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How to play Calcudoku
Bring your attention to one round of Calcudoku. Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Look at what changes after your first action.
Twelve puzzles with addition, multiplication, subtraction and singleton cages.
Keep the aim in sight
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Step by step
- Select a square and enter 1–4.
- Combine all cage digits using its shown operation.
- Subtraction uses the absolute difference.
- Check puzzle verifies the entire grid.
Controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
A two-cell 6× cage contains 2 and 3 in a 1–4 puzzle. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
A correct cage total does not permit duplicate digits in a row. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Calcudoku?
Keep this in mind: Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Calcudoku?
The key detail is this: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
For my first round, what example helps explain Calcudoku?
For clarity: A two-cell 6× cage contains 2 and 3 in a 1–4 puzzle.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Calcudoku?
The key detail is this: A correct cage total does not permit duplicate digits in a row.
While reading the Guide, what format does Calcudoku offer?
For clarity: Twelve puzzles with addition, multiplication, subtraction and singleton cages.
For this browser game, which play mode does Calcudoku use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
