How to Play Hitori

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How to play Hitori

Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Hitori. Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Use the example below to understand a decision. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.

Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.

Try a deliberate move

After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.

Your goal

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.

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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.

A useful example

Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Verify the rule before continuing.

Watch out for this

Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.

Common questions

While learning, what is the goal of Hitori?

Here is the relevant explanation: Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.

While reading the Guide, 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.

Before I begin, 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?

Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.

While reading the Guide, what format does Hitori offer?

The key detail is this: Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.

While reading the Guide, which play mode does Hitori use?

Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.