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Skyscrapers is a logic puzzle that transforms a city skyline into pure deduction. You are given an N\u00d7N grid where each cell contains a building of height 1 through N. Each row and column must contain each height exactly once \u2014 like a mini sudoku without boxes.<\/p>\n

The twist is the clues. Numbers around the edges of the grid tell you how many buildings are visible when looking down that row or column from that direction. A tall building blocks all shorter buildings behind it. So if you see the clue “4” from the left, the buildings must be in ascending order \u2014 1, 2, 3, 4 \u2014 so all four are visible. A clue of “1” means the tallest building (height N) is first in line.<\/p>\n

The interplay between row and column constraints creates a rich deduction puzzle. A 4 in a corner immediately forces the entire line. A clue of 2 next to a 4 creates a known pattern. As the grid fills, each placement constrains both its row and column simultaneously.<\/p>\n

Our RetroPlayNow version offers puzzles from 4×4 to 6×6, a clean tap-to-cycle interface for building heights, clue highlighting when a line is satisfied, and error detection for contradictions. Every completed skyline earns Retro Coins.<\/p>\n

How to play Skyscrapers<\/h2>\n
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  1. Place each height once per line.<\/strong> Each row and column must contain each building height exactly once, like a mini sudoku.<\/li>\n
  2. Read the clues.<\/strong> Numbers around the grid tell how many buildings are visible from that direction. Tall buildings block shorter ones behind them.<\/li>\n
  3. Use the extremes.<\/strong> A clue equal to N means buildings are in perfect ascending order. A clue of 1 means the tallest building is first.<\/li>\n
  4. Combine row and column logic.<\/strong> Each cell belongs to one row and one column. Use both constraints together to narrow down possibilities.<\/li>\n
  5. Earn Retro Coins.<\/strong> Complete puzzles to score points based on size and solving time. Faster solutions earn more Retro Coins.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

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