How to Play Hitori

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Take a moment with Hitori before moving to another game. Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Use the example below to understand a decision.

Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.

Focus on one rule

Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Make the next step deliberately.

Your goal

Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.

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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.

A useful example

Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.

Watch out for this

Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.

Common questions

While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Hitori?

Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.

For my first round, how do I control Hitori?

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.

On this playing page, what example helps explain Hitori?

For clarity: Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.

On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Hitori?

Here is the relevant explanation: Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.

Before I begin, what format does Hitori offer?

Here is the relevant explanation: Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.

Which play mode does Hitori use?

Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.