THE PLAYBOOK · SALESWOOD
Understand the basics of Calcudoku
Open Calcudoku, check the instructions and begin a round. Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Read the objective before making your first input. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Twelve puzzles with addition, multiplication, subtraction and singleton cages.
Practice with a purpose
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Keep the objective visible.
What you need to achieve
Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
How to proceed
- Select a square and enter 1–4.
- Combine all cage digits using its shown operation.
- Subtraction uses the absolute difference.
- Check puzzle verifies the entire grid.
Choosing and moving on screen
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Put the rules into context
A two-cell 6× cage contains 2 and 3 in a 1–4 puzzle. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Notice the change in the playing area.
A useful caution
A correct cage total does not permit duplicate digits in a row. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
More answers before you play
As a new player, what is the goal of Calcudoku?
Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Calcudoku?
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 Calcudoku?
A two-cell 6× cage contains 2 and 3 in a 1–4 puzzle.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Calcudoku?
Here is the relevant explanation: A correct cage total does not permit duplicate digits in a row.
For my first round, what format does Calcudoku offer?
Twelve puzzles with addition, multiplication, subtraction and singleton cages.
As a new player, which play mode does Calcudoku use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
