Hitori

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Rules, controls and help for 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. Check the rule that explains your first action. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.

Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.

Something to practise

Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Keep the objective visible.

What you are aiming for

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.

The playing sequence

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.

How to use 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.

A closer look at one example

Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.

A common point of confusion

Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. A different version of the game may use a different rule. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.

Further help with the game

For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Hitori?

Here is the relevant explanation: Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.

For this browser game, 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.

On this playing page, what example helps explain Hitori?

For clarity: Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.

While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Hitori?

Here is the relevant explanation: Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.

For this browser game, what format does Hitori offer?

For clarity: Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.

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?

The key detail is this: Click a cell to shade, mark or clear it.

On this playing page, 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.

While learning, how can I find Hitori again?

The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

As a new player, how do I report an issue with Hitori?

Here is the relevant explanation: 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.