THE PLAYBOOK · ZHYCMS
Learn the rules of Shikaku
Make Shikaku your next activity in the game library. Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
Take a closer look while playing
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Aim for this result
Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
The steps to play
- Choose a rectangle’s opposite corners.
- It must contain one clue and have the matching area.
- Click an existing rectangle to remove it.
- Cover every square to finish.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
One way to understand the rules
A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Read the matching step again.
One detail worth checking
No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
If you are unsure
For my first round, what is the goal of Shikaku?
Keep this in mind: Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area.
Before I begin, how do I control Shikaku?
For clarity: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
What example helps explain Shikaku?
Here is the relevant explanation: A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Shikaku?
Here is the relevant explanation: No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another.
For my first round, what format does Shikaku offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
While learning, which play mode does Shikaku 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.
