Unequal Puzzle Online

Unequal is one of the classic one-player logic games in Simon Tatham's Portable Puzzle Collection. Complete the latin square in accordance with the > signs.

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Game Objective

Fill the grid with numbers from 1 up to the grid size. Each row and column must contain every number once, with no repeats. The < and > signs between neighboring squares compare the two numbers: the pointed end faces the smaller number, and the open end faces the larger number.

Complete the latin square in accordance with the > signs.

How to Play

Click a square, then type a number to fill it.
Press Backspace to erase a selected square.
Right-click a square and type numbers to add or remove pencil marks for possible values.
These puzzles reward careful deduction more than speed. Start with the most constrained clues, eliminate impossible choices step by step, and avoid guessing unless the puzzle specifically calls for it.

Beginner Tips

If A < B, then A must be smaller than B; if A > B, then A must be larger than B.
A chain such as A < B < C means the numbers must increase along the chain.
Use both rules together: remove numbers already used in the row or column, then check which remaining numbers fit the signs.

Official Rules

For the full original rules, examples, and advanced options, read Simon Tatham's official manual.

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