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How to play Hitori
The SLTPPF guide to Hitori starts with understand the boundary. Your task is to shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Use the controls below and follow the example to get started.
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
Understand the boundary
Check the edition notes and play mode. A local game, a computer opponent and remote multiplayer are different features.
Your goal
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.
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 useful example
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
Watch out for this
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
Common questions
What completes a round?
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.
Which controls should I use?
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
What can I play here?
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes.