THE PLAYBOOK · HHDMY6
Know the goal in Shikaku
Choose a round of Shikaku and settle into its rules. Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
An idea for your next attempt
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Keep the objective visible.
What you are aiming for
Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Work through the instructions
- Choose a rectangle’s opposite corners.
- It must contain one clue and have the matching area.
- Click an existing rectangle to remove it.
- Cover every square to finish.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Consider the next action carefully.
A mistake to avoid
No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another. Compare the situation with the worked example. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Game-specific help
As a new player, what is the goal of Shikaku?
Keep this in mind: Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area.
For this browser game, how do I control Shikaku?
For clarity: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
As a new player, what example helps explain Shikaku?
A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Shikaku?
The key detail is this: No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another.
For this browser game, what format does Shikaku offer?
For clarity: Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
For my first round, which play mode does Shikaku use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.