THE PLAYBOOK · SALESWOOD
The Futoshiki playbook
Bring your attention to one round of Futoshiki. Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Use the example below to understand a decision. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
Take a closer look while playing
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Make the next step deliberately.
The purpose of your moves
Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
From the start of a round
- 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.
How to use the controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference. Compare the situation with the worked example. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Further help with the game
When I return, what is the goal of Futoshiki?
Here is the relevant explanation: Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality.
When I return, how do I control Futoshiki?
For clarity: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
While learning, what example helps explain Futoshiki?
The key detail is this: r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Futoshiki?
The key detail is this: An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference.
While reading the Guide, what format does Futoshiki offer?
Keep this in mind: Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
Which play mode does Futoshiki use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
