THE PLAYBOOK · HONGYIWEN
How to play 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. Look at what changes after your first action. 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.
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. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Start with a deliberate move.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. Compare the situation with the worked example. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Hitori?
For clarity: Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.
How do I control Hitori?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
What example helps explain Hitori?
Keep this in mind: Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Hitori?
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
What format does Hitori offer?
For clarity: Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
For a quick reminder, 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.
