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The Shikaku playbook
Try Shikaku at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Look at what changes after your first action.
Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
Bring this focus to a round
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. Notice the feedback after each input.
What counts as success
Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
From the start of a round
- 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.
The controls to know
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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
One way to understand the rules
A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Read the matching step again.
One detail worth checking
No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Further help with the game
For my first round, 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 a quick reminder, 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.
When I return, what example helps explain Shikaku?
A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Shikaku?
Keep this in mind: No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another.
For this browser game, what format does Shikaku offer?
The key detail is this: Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
While reading the Guide, 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.
For a quick reminder, where should I start with Shikaku?
The key detail is this: Choose a rectangle’s opposite corners.
When I return, do I need an account or a payment for Shikaku?
No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
While reading the Guide, how can I find Shikaku again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For a quick reminder, how do I report an issue with Shikaku?
The key detail is this: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.
