Shikaku

Divide the board into rectangles, each containing exactly one number.

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Tutorial: Shikaku

How to Play:

  1. Every empty cell must be covered by exactly one rectangle—no gaps, no overlaps.
  2. Each rectangle must contain exactly one number.
  3. The number inside a rectangle must equal the total number of squares covered by that rectangle.
  4. Rectangles can be any width or height (1×n or n×1 or n×m).
  5. Tap and drag to draw a rectangle, or tap cells to select them.
  6. Start with numbers that have few possible rectangles.
  7. For example, if you see '2', it could be a 1×2 or 2×1 rectangle only.
  8. Eliminate possibilities as you go—each rectangle placed reduces options for neighbors.
  9. The board is solved when every cell is covered by exactly one rectangle.

Pro Tips:

  • Look for numbers at edges—they have fewer rectangle options than numbers in the middle.
  • A '1' must be a single cell—place it immediately.
  • Large numbers (like '12' in a 4×4 grid) have limited arrangements.
  • Work from constrained numbers outward to open up the board.
  • If a region is blocked off, you must cover it with the remaining number.