Numbers · Number square
Magic Square
The ancient square where every row, column and diagonal adds up the same.
About Magic Square
Magic Square is an ancient number puzzle: place 1 to n² once each so every row, column and both diagonals have the same sum — 15 for 3×3 and 34 for 4×4. Live sums along the edges help you check your work.
Play a new daily puzzle every day, or pick Easy, Medium or Hard in practice mode for unlimited puzzles.
How to play
- Place each number from 1 to n² once.
- Every row, column and both diagonals must have the same sum (15 for 3×3, 34 for 4×4).
- Given numbers are fixed; unique solution.
Easy is 3×3, Medium and Hard 4×4 (Hard gives fewer numbers).
Select an empty cell and type. Row, column and diagonal sums update live and turn green when right.
Tips & strategies
- The center of a 3×3 magic square is always 5.
- Complete lines that are missing only one number.
- Watch the edge sums: a red total means a line is too large.
FAQ
How do you play Magic Square?
Place each number from 1 to n² once. Every row, column and both diagonals must have the same sum (15 for 3×3, 34 for 4×4). Given numbers are fixed; unique solution.
Is there a new Magic Square puzzle every day?
Yes. A new daily puzzle arrives at midnight (your local time) and everyone gets the same one. Missed days can be played from the archive.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. Daily Brain runs in your browser. You can add it to your home screen and it keeps working offline after the first visit. Progress is stored only on your device.
Are there difficulty levels and hints?
Practice mode offers Easy, Medium and Hard with unlimited new puzzles. Hints are available when you get stuck and are recorded in your result.