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The essentials of playing Hitori
Start Hitori by looking at the playing area and its controls. Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Look at what changes after your first action. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Keep the objective visible.
The challenge in front of you
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Take a moment to understand the current position.
The steps to play
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
Work through an example
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Consider the next action carefully.
An important reminder
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. 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.
Game-specific help
While learning, what is the goal of Hitori?
Here is the relevant explanation: Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.
On this playing page, 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?
For clarity: Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Hitori?
For clarity: Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
As a new player, what format does Hitori offer?
The key detail is this: 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.
For this browser game, where should I start with Hitori?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click a cell to shade, mark or clear it.
As a new player, do I need an account or a payment for Hitori?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
As a new player, how can I find Hitori again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
While reading the Guide, how do I report an issue with Hitori?
Keep this in mind: 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.