Futoshiki Puzzles
Ready for a new kind of number puzzle? Futoshiki is a Japanese logic puzzle whose name means “inequality”. Fill each row and each column with every digit once, and follow the greater-than and less-than signs between neighboring cells.
Start with a 4x4 grid to learn the rules, then move up to 5x5, 6x6, and 7x7 grids for a real brain workout. Every puzzle has exactly one solution, reached by logic alone.
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Last updated on Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:12:50 GMT
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About
Welcome to our collection of Futoshiki Puzzles! Futoshiki is a Japanese logic puzzle whose name means “inequality”. Like sudoku, each row and each column holds every digit exactly once, but here the main clues are the greater-than and less-than signs between neighboring cells. These printable puzzles build logical reasoning, concentration, and number sense for kids, teens, and adults.
How to Play
- Fill the grid: place the digits 1 to 4 in a 4x4 grid, 1 to 5 in a 5x5 grid, and so on, once in each row and each column.
- Follow the signs: a sign between two cells always points to the smaller digit.
- Use the given digits: a few digits may already be in place to get you started.
Grid Sizes for Every Level
- 4x4 Futoshiki: perfect for beginners and young solvers learning the rules
- 5x5 Futoshiki: a step up, with more cells and more signs to compare
- 6x6 Futoshiki: an intermediate challenge for confident solvers
- 7x7 Futoshiki: the largest grids, for experienced puzzlers looking for a real workout
One Solution, No Guessing
Every puzzle has exactly one solution, and it can be reached by logical deduction alone, one step at a time.
Benefits of Futoshiki
- Enhance logical reasoning and step-by-step thinking
- Practice comparing numbers with every sign
- Improve focus and patience through sustained attention
- Build confidence by progressing from small grids to large ones
Printable Formats
Each puzzle is available as a high quality PDF ready for A4 printing, with one large grid per page or four puzzles per page for quick practice sessions, travel, or the classroom.
