THE PLAYBOOK · CDBRM
How to play 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. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Look at what changes after your first action.
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
Keep the aim in sight
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
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 the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Hitori?
The key detail is this: Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.
Before I begin, how do I control Hitori?
The key detail is this: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
While learning, what example helps explain Hitori?
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
What should I watch out for in Hitori?
The key detail is this: Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
As a new player, what format does Hitori offer?
For clarity: Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
Before I begin, which play mode does Hitori use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
