Game guide · JSYRSD
Hitori: from controls to your first round
Start Hitori by looking at the playing area and its controls. 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. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
An idea for your next attempt
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
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. Notice how the game responds to your input.
The playing sequence
- 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.
How to interact with the game
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. A new-round button replaces the current round.
An example before you play
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Choose a deliberate next step.
An important reminder
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Further help with the game
For this browser game, what is the goal of Hitori?
The key detail is this: Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.
For this browser game, 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.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Hitori?
Keep this in mind: Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Hitori?
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
When I return, what format does Hitori offer?
The key detail is this: Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
On this playing page, which play mode does Hitori use?
For clarity: 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?
The key detail is this: Click a cell to shade, mark or clear it.
Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Hitori?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
While learning, how can I find Hitori again?
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?
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.