Queens Game basics
How to Play Queens Game
These Queens puzzle instructions are simple: place one queen in every row, column, and colored region. The only extra constraint is that queens cannot touch diagonally.
Four constraints
The rules stay simple
One Queen Per Row
Every horizontal row must contain exactly one queen.
One Queen Per Column
Every vertical column must contain exactly one queen.
One Queen Per Region
Each colored region must contain exactly one queen.
No Diagonal Touching
Queens cannot touch each other diagonally.
Your first board
A good first solve
Do not try to guess a full solution at once. Work from the most constrained line or region, then let each queen reduce the next set of candidates.
- 1Scan for a single safe cell
Look for a row, column, or region with only one plausible queen position.
- 2Use X marks to protect the board
Once a queen is placed, rule out its row, column, and touching diagonals.
- 3Check the new pressure
Revisit nearby regions after every placement. A new restriction often creates the next move.
Stay accurate
Common mistakes to avoid
- Counting an X as a move. X marks are only notes; every completed board still needs one queen in each constraint group.
- Checking rows and columns without checking the colored region that contains the square.
- Thinking queens attack along full diagonals. In Queens Game, they only cannot touch corner to corner.
Rules FAQ
Common Queens game questions
How does Queens game work?
Each placement satisfies one row, one column, and one region at the same time. Eliminate impossible cells until every group has exactly one queen.
Can I play more than one Queens puzzle?
Yes. The Unlimited library has 1,800 numbered puzzles, while the Daily page offers a smaller shared set.
Can I replay an earlier Daily Queens game?
Use the Queens game archive to open past challenges scheduled by this site.