THE PLAYBOOK · JYYJHG
The essentials of playing Hitori
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Hitori. Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Look at what changes after your first action. Check the rule that explains your first action. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
One thing to notice as you play
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
Your objective
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.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A closer look at one example
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. Check the rule before repeating the action. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Clarifying the way this game works
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Hitori?
Keep this in mind: Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.
On this playing page, how do I control Hitori?
Keep this in mind: 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 Hitori?
Keep this in mind: Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Hitori?
Keep this in mind: Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
On this playing page, what format does Hitori offer?
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
As a new player, 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.