THE PLAYBOOK · ODMON
How to play Shikaku
Start Shikaku by looking at the playing area and its controls. Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Check the rule that explains your first action. 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.
Build a steady rhythm
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. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another. Compare the situation with the worked example. 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.
Common questions
What is the goal of Shikaku?
Keep this in mind: Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area.
On this playing page, how do I control Shikaku?
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Shikaku?
The key detail is this: 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?
For clarity: No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another.
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.
When I return, which play mode does Shikaku 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.
