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How to play Shikaku
Open Shikaku, check the instructions and begin a round. Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Step by step
- Choose a rectangle’s opposite corners.
- It must contain one clue and have the matching area.
- Click an existing rectangle to remove it.
- Cover every square to finish.
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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Shikaku?
Here is the relevant explanation: Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area.
For my first round, how do I control Shikaku?
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
For my first round, what example helps explain Shikaku?
Keep this in mind: A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Shikaku?
Here is the relevant explanation: No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another.
For my first round, what format does Shikaku offer?
Keep this in mind: Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
Which play mode does Shikaku use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
