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Getting started with Hitori
Take a moment with Hitori before moving to another game. Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Look at what changes after your first action.
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
Bring this focus to a round
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Refer to the controls when needed.
What the game asks you to do
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
An example before you play
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Verify the rule before continuing.
Notice this detail
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. 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.
Questions that come up during play
Before I begin, what is the goal of Hitori?
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.
As a new player, what example helps explain Hitori?
Keep this in mind: Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Hitori?
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
For my first round, what format does Hitori offer?
Keep this in mind: Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
On this playing page, which play mode does Hitori use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
For my first round, where should I start with Hitori?
For clarity: Click a cell to shade, mark or clear it.
Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Hitori?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
While reading the Guide, how can I find Hitori again?
Keep this in mind: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
Before I begin, how do I report an issue with Hitori?
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.
