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How to Play Calcudoku

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How to play Calcudoku

Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Calcudoku. Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target. Use the example below to understand a decision. Check the rule that explains your first action. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.

Twelve puzzles with addition, multiplication, subtraction and singleton cages.

Notice the feedback

Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Keep the objective visible.

Your goal

Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Keep the controls in easy reach.

Step by step

  1. Select a square and enter 1–4.
  2. Combine all cage digits using its shown operation.
  3. Subtraction uses the absolute difference.
  4. 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.

A useful example

A two-cell 6× cage contains 2 and 3 in a 1–4 puzzle. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Notice the change in the playing area.

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. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.

Common questions

Before I begin, what is the goal of Calcudoku?

Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target.

On this playing page, how do I control Calcudoku?

For clarity: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.

On this playing page, what example helps explain Calcudoku?

For clarity: A two-cell 6× cage contains 2 and 3 in a 1–4 puzzle.

For my first round, what should I watch out for in Calcudoku?

A correct cage total does not permit duplicate digits in a row.

While reading the Guide, what format does Calcudoku offer?

Keep this in mind: Twelve puzzles with addition, multiplication, subtraction and singleton cages.

While learning, which play mode does Calcudoku use?

For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

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