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Hitori: from controls to your first round
Read the aim of Hitori, then make your first move. Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Look at what changes after your first action.
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
Practice with a purpose
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
What you need to achieve
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Using the playing area
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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Learn from a sample situation
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Consider the next action carefully.
Keep this in mind
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
If you are unsure
For this browser game, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Hitori?
The key detail is this: Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Hitori?
Keep this in mind: Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
As a new player, 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.
While learning, where should I start with Hitori?
Click a cell to shade, mark or clear it.
While reading the Guide, 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.
On this playing page, 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.
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.
