THE PLAYBOOK · NMGDASHUJU
Read before your next round of Hitori
Start Hitori by looking at the playing area and its controls. Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Read the objective before making your first input. Look at what changes after your first action.
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
Build familiarity through play
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Notice the feedback after each input.
The purpose of your moves
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. 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.
Using the playing area
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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
One way to understand the rules
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Verify the rule before continuing.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
A few questions answered
As a new player, what is the goal of Hitori?
For clarity: Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.
For this browser game, 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.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Hitori?
The key detail is this: Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
What format does Hitori offer?
Keep this in mind: Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Hitori 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.