THE PLAYBOOK · JINSHENGTEC
Hitori: learn through an example
Hitori gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Use the example below to understand a decision. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Play twelve 5×5 puzzles. Any shaded starting cells remain fixed.
Take a closer look while playing
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your objective
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Making your moves
- 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.
Keyboard and screen 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. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Try this example
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Take a moment to compare.
Check this before moving on
Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Helpful answers for players
Before I begin, what is the goal of Hitori?
Shade repeated numbers while keeping black cells separated and all white cells connected.
While learning, 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.
As a new player, what example helps explain Hitori?
Two identical unshaded numbers in one row cannot both remain.
What should I watch out for in Hitori?
Keep this in mind: Removing every duplicate can disconnect white cells.
For this browser game, 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?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
