THE PLAYBOOK · HEY172
A practical guide to Shikaku
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. Read the objective before making your first input. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
Something to practise
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. Refer to the controls when needed.
What you need to achieve
Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
See the idea in action
A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Choose a deliberate next step.
A mistake to avoid
No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another. Compare the situation with the worked example. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
A few questions answered
For this browser game, 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.
While learning, how do I control Shikaku?
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.
As a new player, what example helps explain Shikaku?
The key detail is this: A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Shikaku?
Keep this in mind: No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another.
What format does Shikaku offer?
Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Shikaku 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.
