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How to play Hitori
Choose a round of Hitori and settle into its rules. Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Check the rule that explains your first action. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. A different version of the game may use a different rule. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Hitori?
The key detail is this: Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.
On this playing page, 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.
For my first round, what example helps explain Hitori?
For clarity: Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Hitori?
Here is the relevant explanation: Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
For my first round, what format does Hitori offer?
The key detail is this: Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Hitori use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.