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How to play Shikaku

A round of Shikaku at YINGONG123 begins with understanding the objective. Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. The learning focus here is understand the boundary, supported by the rule notes below.

Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.

Understand the boundary

Check the edition notes and play mode. A local game, a computer opponent and remote multiplayer are different features.

Your goal

Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area.

Step by step

  1. Choose a rectangle’s opposite corners.
  2. It must contain one clue and have the matching area.
  3. Click an existing rectangle to remove it.
  4. Cover every square to finish.

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 useful example

A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it.

Watch out for this

No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another.

Common questions

What completes a round?

Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area.

Which controls should I use?

Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.

What can I play here?

Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes.

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