Futoshiki!

Welcome to the all-new Futoshiki at JustPlayFreeGames.com! We have worked hard to redisign the site from the ground up. All our puzzles now have unique solutions, which means only one right answer for every puzzle. Our Futoshiki player has also been upgraded with more features. For tips on how to play Futoshiki and how to use our new Futoshiki player visit our Futoshiki How-To page.

Futoshiki Site Updates:

It's taken quite a bit of work, but you are now able to select your Futoshiki puzzle difficulty. The link is above the puzzle and cookies are required for this feature to work. The puzzles are ranked from 1 to 5 with 5 being the hardest. If you have any comments or suggestions on Futoshiki puzzle difficulty ranking leave a message on the Futoshiki Comments page.

What is Futoshiki?

Futoshiki is a logic puzzle game that started in Japan and has been growing in popularity. Translated, it means "not equal".

Guardian article on Futoshiki

How do I play Futoshiki?

The rules of Futoshiki are simple. You must place the numbers 1 through 5 in each of the five rows and columns, neither of which can contain the same number twice. At the start of the game some numbers are given to you. Additionally, your number placement must follow the greater than and less than signs that are on the board.

For more information visit our Futoshiki How-To page.