How to play Shuffle

The rules

  1. Place the given numbers into the grid.
  2. Each row and column must match the sum shown at its edge.
  3. Tap a cell and pick a number.
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Example board

Getting started: A row or column with a very low or high sum has few possible numbers — place those first.

Step by step

  1. 111716418161811

    1Place the numbers so each row and column matches the edge sum.

  2. 1117616418161811

    2Last empty cell in its column: the sum 11 forces 6.

  3. 11176169418161811

    3Only 9 fits here once the sums and "each number used once" are taken into account.

  4. 811176169418161811

    4Only 8 fits here once the sums and "each number used once" are taken into account.

4 more steps in this walkthrough — the full step-by-step solve is a Pluss feature. About Pluss →

Real puzzle no. 3853, solved step by step by the logic solver.

Common questions

Can I play right in the browser?

Yes. Pick a Shuffle puzzle and solve it on screen — press “Check” to see if you are on track, and “Hint” if you get stuck. You can also print it.

Can I link to a specific puzzle?

Of course. Every puzzle has a number, and you can link straight to it: puzzles.flogvit.com/eng/shuffle?nr=100. Replace 100 with the puzzle number — handy for challenging a friend with the very same puzzle.

Can I print the puzzles?

Yes. Each type has a print sheet for one or four puzzles with the answers on a separate page.

Are the puzzles free to use?

Yes, this is a free service. If you want to publish the puzzles elsewhere you must arrange it first — see copyright.