THE PLAYBOOK · ZZOMY
Understand the basics of Calcudoku
Make Calcudoku your next activity in the game library. Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target. Use the example below to understand a decision. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Look at what changes after your first action.
Twelve puzzles with addition, multiplication, subtraction and singleton cages.
A focus for your next round
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Keep the objective visible.
Your objective
Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
The order of play
- 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.
Input guidance
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Look at the feedback after the action.
An example to follow
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. Notice the change in the playing area.
Where a round can go wrong
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. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
A few questions answered
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Calcudoku?
Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Calcudoku?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
When I return, what example helps explain Calcudoku?
Here is the relevant explanation: A two-cell 6× cage contains 2 and 3 in a 1–4 puzzle.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Calcudoku?
A correct cage total does not permit duplicate digits in a row.
While learning, what format does Calcudoku offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Twelve puzzles with addition, multiplication, subtraction and singleton cages.
When I return, 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.