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Hitori: how a round works
Make Hitori your next activity in the game library. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
Aim for this result
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Notice how the game responds to your input.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
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 to follow
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Check the stated objective.
Keep this in mind
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Clarifying the way this game works
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Hitori?
Here is the relevant explanation: Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.
When I return, how do I control Hitori?
Keep this in mind: 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?
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Hitori?
For clarity: Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
What format does Hitori offer?
Keep this in mind: Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
For a quick reminder, 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.
When I return, where should I start with Hitori?
Keep this in mind: Click a cell to shade, mark or clear it.
While reading the Guide, 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.
As a new player, how can I find Hitori again?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For my first round, how do I report an issue with Hitori?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.