THE PLAYBOOK · MILUPIANO
Rules, controls and help for Calcudoku
Open Calcudoku, check the instructions and begin a round. Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Look at what changes after your first action.
Twelve puzzles with addition, multiplication, subtraction and singleton cages.
Take a closer look while playing
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.
The purpose of your moves
Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
The playing sequence
- 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.
Using the playing area
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. Look at the feedback after the action.
See the idea in action
A two-cell 6× cage contains 2 and 3 in a 1–4 puzzle. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Verify the rule before continuing.
A mistake to avoid
A correct cage total does not permit duplicate digits in a row. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
A few questions answered
Before I begin, what is the goal of Calcudoku?
For clarity: Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target.
For my first round, how do I control Calcudoku?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Calcudoku?
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?
Here is the relevant explanation: A correct cage total does not permit duplicate digits in a row.
On this playing page, what format does Calcudoku offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Twelve puzzles with addition, multiplication, subtraction and singleton cages.
For my first round, which play mode does Calcudoku use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
