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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. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Read the objective before making your first input. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
Keep the aim in sight
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. Compare the situation with the worked example. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
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.
What example helps explain Hitori?
The key detail is this: 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.
While learning, what format does Hitori offer?
The key detail is this: Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
Before I begin, 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.
