THE PLAYBOOK · AWTKANAPOLI
How to play Shikaku
Bring your attention to one round of Shikaku. Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Read the objective before making your first input. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Step by step
- 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.
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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another. A different version of the game may use a different rule. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Shikaku?
Here is the relevant explanation: Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area.
On this playing page, how do I control Shikaku?
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 a quick reminder, what example helps explain Shikaku?
Here is the relevant explanation: A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it.
For my first round, 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?
Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
When I return, which play mode does Shikaku use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
