A chain of inequalities strongly limits its smallest and largest cells.
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Follow the inequalities
Play Futoshiki
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Difficulty
5 × 5 inequalities
Clues18Conflicts0
The open side of a sign faces the larger number.
Game introduction
What is Futoshiki?
Futoshiki is a Latin-square puzzle with inequality clues between neighboring cells. Every row and column must contain each digit exactly once.
The signs add an ordering layer: the open side points toward the larger value. Fresh boards shuffle the underlying solution, givens and displayed inequalities.
- Category
- Logic
- Difficulty
- Easy–Hard
- Typical game
- 5–14 min
How to play
How to play Futoshiki
- Fill each square with a digit from 1 to 5.
- Use every digit once in each row and column.
- Make neighboring values agree with each inequality sign.
- Choose a difficulty or New puzzle for a fresh generated board.
A little help
Futoshiki tips
Use row and column elimination before guessing around a sign.
Check where 1 and 5 can appear because they sit at the ends of every inequality.
After placing a digit, rescan both its row and column.
Good to know
Futoshiki Frequently asked questions
Is Futoshiki free to play online?
Yes. You can play the full Futoshiki game free in your browser with no account, subscription or download.
How do Futoshiki inequality signs work?
The wider open side faces the larger number, while the pointed side faces the smaller number.
Can a number repeat in a row?
No. Every row and every column must use each digit exactly once.
Can I play Futoshiki on a phone or tablet?
Yes. The game is designed for touch screens as well as mouse controls, with keyboard controls included where they suit the puzzle.