THE PLAYBOOK · 09JB
Hitori: a guide for your next round
Make Hitori your next activity in the game library. Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Use the example below to understand a decision. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
Take a closer look while playing
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Make the next step deliberately.
What you are aiming for
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
The playing sequence
- Click a cell to shade, mark or clear it.
- No unshaded number may repeat in a row or column.
- Black cells cannot share an edge.
- Check puzzle verifies duplicates and connectivity.
How to use the controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Learn from a sample situation
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. Check the rule before repeating the action. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Questions about this game
For my first round, what is the goal of Hitori?
The key detail is this: Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.
How do I control Hitori?
The key detail is this: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Hitori?
For clarity: Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Hitori?
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
While learning, what format does Hitori offer?
The key detail is this: Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
While learning, which play mode does Hitori use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.