Game guide · PYZSB
How to play Hitori
Hitori gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. 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. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
Practice with a purpose
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
What the game asks you to do
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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 your actions work
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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
See the idea in action
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Consider the next action carefully.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Answers about the rules and controls
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Hitori?
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Hitori?
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
While learning, what example helps explain Hitori?
Here is the relevant explanation: Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Hitori?
Here is the relevant explanation: Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
What format does Hitori offer?
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
For this browser game, 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.
For my first round, where should I start with Hitori?
Keep this in mind: Click a cell to shade, mark or clear it.
For this browser game, 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.
When I return, 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 this browser game, how do I report an issue with Hitori?
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.
