Game guide · GSAZJC
Read before your next round of Hitori
Hitori gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. 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.
Build familiarity through play
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
What counts as success
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
How to proceed
- 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.
Input guidance
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. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
See how the rules apply
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Game-specific help
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.
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.
While learning, what example helps explain Hitori?
Here is the relevant explanation: Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Hitori?
Here is the relevant explanation: Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
On this playing page, what format does Hitori offer?
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
As a new player, 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.
Before I begin, where should I start with Hitori?
Click a cell to shade, mark or clear it.
As a new player, do I need an account or a payment for Hitori?
The key detail is this: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For this browser game, how can I find Hitori again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For a quick reminder, how do I report an issue with Hitori?
Keep this in mind: 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.