Game guide · TYMJWATER
Rules, controls and help for Shikaku
Make Shikaku your next activity in the game library. Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
Bring this focus to a round
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Notice the feedback after each input.
What the game asks you to do
Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Take a moment to understand the current position.
The order of play
- Choose a rectangle’s opposite corners.
- It must contain one clue and have the matching area.
- Click an existing rectangle to remove it.
- Cover every square to finish.
Input guidance
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Check any mode label before starting.
A closer look at one example
A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Shikaku?
Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Shikaku?
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.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Shikaku?
A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Shikaku?
The key detail is this: No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another.
On this playing page, what format does Shikaku offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
For my first round, which play mode does Shikaku use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Before I begin, where should I start with Shikaku?
Here is the relevant explanation: Choose a rectangle’s opposite corners.
When I return, do I need an account or a payment for Shikaku?
No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For my first round, how can I find Shikaku again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
When I return, how do I report an issue with Shikaku?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
