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Hitori: a guide for your next round
Bring your attention to one round of Hitori. Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Look at what changes after your first action. 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.
Something to practise
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Make the next step deliberately.
Your objective
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Start with a deliberate move.
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.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Look at the feedback after the action.
Try this example
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
Check this before moving on
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
A few questions answered
For this browser game, what is the goal of Hitori?
For clarity: Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.
How do I control Hitori?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Hitori?
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Hitori?
Here is the relevant explanation: Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
What format does Hitori offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Hitori use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
As a new player, 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?
For clarity: 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?
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.
