Hitori

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Hitori: instructions and practice

Bring your attention to one round of Hitori. Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Use the example below to understand a decision.

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

One thing to notice as you 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. Use the example to check your reasoning.

What the game asks you to do

Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.

The playing sequence

1. Click a cell to shade, mark or clear it.
2. No unshaded number may repeat in a row or column.
3. Black cells cannot share an edge.
4. Check puzzle verifies duplicates and connectivity.

Choosing and moving on screen

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. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.

Learn from a sample situation

Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Consider the next action carefully.

Check this before moving on

Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. Check the rule before repeating the action. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.

Common questions