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Learn the rules of Hitori
Start Hitori by looking at the playing area and its controls. Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Check the rule that explains your first action. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
Give this approach a try
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your objective
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Making your moves
- Click a cell to shade, mark or clear it.
- No unshaded number may repeat in a row or column.
- Black cells cannot share an edge.
- Check puzzle verifies duplicates and connectivity.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use one clear input at a time.
An example before you play
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Verify the rule before continuing.
Where a round can go wrong
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. 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.
More answers before you play
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Hitori?
Keep this in mind: Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.
While learning, how do I control Hitori?
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.
When I return, what example helps explain Hitori?
For clarity: Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
What should I watch out for in Hitori?
Keep this in mind: Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
On this playing page, what format does Hitori offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
On this playing page, which play mode does Hitori use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
For a quick reminder, where should I start with Hitori?
Click a cell to shade, mark or clear it.
Do I need an account or a payment for Hitori?
No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For a quick reminder, how can I find Hitori again?
The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
As a new player, how do I report an issue with Hitori?
The key detail is this: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.