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How to Play Futoshiki

Rules

  • Fill every cell with a digit from 1 to 7.
  • Each row and column must contain each digit exactly once.
  • Inequality symbols (< > ∧ ∨) between cells must be satisfied.
  • ∧ means the top cell is less than the bottom cell; ∨ means greater.

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • 1-7 Place digit
  • Delete Erase cell
  • ↑↓←→ Navigate
  • N Toggle notes
  • U Undo
  • H Hint

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About expert Futoshiki

Expert Futoshiki uses 7×7 and 8×8 grids. With 49 to 64 cells and digits up to 7 or 8, the candidate space is large enough that you need systematic tracking. Pencil marks (notes mode) become essential.

At this level, combine all techniques: naked singles from row/column elimination, inequality forcing to bound cell values, chain propagation across connected constraints, and hidden singles when a digit has only one valid position in a row or column. The puzzles require patience and methodical work.