How to Play Queens
Queens is a logic puzzle where you place queens on a colorful grid. It's simple to learn, but mastering it takes strategy and patience.
The Rules
One queen per row
Each horizontal row must contain exactly one queen. No more, no less.
One queen per column
Each vertical column must also contain exactly one queen.
One queen per colored block
Each colored region (the connected areas of the same color) must have exactly one queen.
Queens cannot touch
No two queens can be adjacent—not horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. They need their space!
Controls
🖱️ Mouse
⌨️ Keyboard
Strategy Tips
Start with elimination. Mark cells with X where queens definitely can't go. This often reveals where queens must be placed.
Look for singletons. If a row, column, or block has only one valid cell remaining, that's where the queen must go.
Use the corners. Corner cells and edge positions are often more constrained, making them good starting points.
Think about adjacency. When you place a queen, immediately consider which cells it eliminates in neighboring rows and columns.
Don't guess. Every Queens puzzle has a unique solution that can be found through logic alone. If you're stuck, use a hint!
Cell States
Ready to Play?
Start with a 4×4 puzzle and work your way up to 14×14!