THE PLAYBOOK · LUODIQIAN
How to play Futoshiki
Open Futoshiki, check the instructions and begin a round. Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Look at what changes after your first action. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. The example below illustrates a decision.
Step by step
- Select an editable square.
- Read inequalities by their row/column coordinates below the board.
- Enter 1–4.
- Check puzzle verifies both Latin-square rules and inequalities.
Controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Futoshiki?
Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Futoshiki?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
When I return, what example helps explain Futoshiki?
For clarity: r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Futoshiki?
An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference.
For my first round, what format does Futoshiki offer?
Keep this in mind: Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
For my first round, which play mode does Futoshiki use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.