THE PLAYBOOK · ZYKJFASHION
Read before your next round of 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. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Look at what changes after your first action.
Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
Try a more deliberate round
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Make the next step deliberately.
What you need to achieve
Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
The steps to play
- 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. Use one clear input at a time.
Follow the 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.
Keep this in mind
No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another. 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.
Clarifying the way this game works
On this playing page, 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.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Shikaku?
For clarity: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Shikaku?
Keep this in mind: A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it.
What should I watch out for in Shikaku?
No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another.
Before I begin, 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?
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.