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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. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
Build familiarity through play
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Notice the feedback after each input.
The goal to keep in mind
Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Making your moves
- 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.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Questions that come up during play
For this browser game, what is the goal of Shikaku?
The key detail is this: Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area.
When I return, how do I control Shikaku?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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 Shikaku?
For clarity: A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Shikaku?
No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another.
For my first round, what format does Shikaku offer?
The key detail is this: Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
For a quick reminder, 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.
