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Follow the steps for Hitori
Start Hitori by looking at the playing area and its controls. Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Check the rule that explains your first action. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
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. Keep the objective visible.
What the game asks you to do
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Notice how the game responds to your input.
From the start of a round
- 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.
How to interact with the game
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. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
An example to follow
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Questions about this game
For my first round, what is the goal of Hitori?
For clarity: Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.
Before I begin, how do I control Hitori?
The key detail is this: 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 Hitori?
For clarity: Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Hitori?
Here is the relevant explanation: Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
When I return, what format does Hitori offer?
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Hitori use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
When I return, where should I start with Hitori?
Click a cell to shade, mark or clear it.
As a new player, do I need an account or a payment for Hitori?
No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
As a new player, how can I find Hitori again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For a quick reminder, how do I report an issue with Hitori?
Keep this in mind: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.