THE PLAYBOOK · CZYIFUHUI
Making your first moves in Shikaku
Make Shikaku your next activity in the game library. Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
A focus for your next round
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Refer to the controls when needed.
The challenge in front of you
Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A closer look at one example
A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Consider the next action carefully.
One detail worth checking
No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
A few questions answered
On this playing page, 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.
As a new player, 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.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Shikaku?
Here is the relevant explanation: A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Shikaku?
The key detail is this: No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another.
What format does Shikaku offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
As a new player, which play mode does Shikaku use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.