Futoshiki help

Futoshiki also known as "More or Less" is a logic puzzle with simple rules and challenging solutions.

The rules are simple.
You have to fill the grid with numbers so that:
- The numbers are from 1 to the size of the grid i.e. 1 to 5 for a 5x5 puzzle.
- Each row and column must contain only one instance of each number.
- The numbers should satisfy the comparison signs - less than or greater than.
- For bigger puzzles the letters (A,B,C etc.) follow after the number 9.

Zooming
Pinch with two fingers to zoom in/out. If you use a mouse you can use the scroll button.

Moving
Tap and drag to move the puzzle. If you use a mouse you can click and drag with the middle (scroll) button.

Entering numbers
You can tap/click individual cells to make them active. After that tap/click one of the number buttons to enter the number.

When the pencil mode is activated you can enter more than one number in the same cell.
Activate a cell and press the erase button to remove a number

Game modes and sizes

  • You can change the game you play from the "hamburger" menu at the top-right corner.
  • You can change the mode / size of the current game from the top menu (click on the down arrow at the top/middle)
  • There are 2 modes which you can play
    • Random - this mode loads a random puzzle from the chosen size
    • Quest - this mode requires you to login. You can then solve a sequence of puzzles with increasing difficulty.

Other helpful tips

  • You can get rid of the address bar and gain extra playing space by dragging the header or the footer quickly upwards so you scroll the page a bit down. It's tricky and you need practice. iOS8+ users - this will be just temporary until you click something in the bottom bar - sad story I know.
  • If you are left handed or just playing with your left hand there is a spacial option in the settings just for you.
  • Try the different helpers in the settings - some will make the puzzle too easy for you, others may automate some trivial tasks.