Game guide · SZLYSY56
Rules, controls and help for Shikaku
Open Shikaku, check the instructions and begin a round. 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. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Look at what changes after your first action.
Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
Practice with a purpose
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
What the game asks you to do
Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Try this example
A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Consider the next action carefully.
Keep this in mind
No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another. A different version of the game may use a different rule. 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
When I return, 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?
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
When I return, what example helps explain Shikaku?
Here is the relevant explanation: A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Shikaku?
Keep this in mind: No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another.
What format does Shikaku offer?
Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
As a new player, which play mode does Shikaku use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
On this playing page, where should I start with Shikaku?
Choose a rectangle’s opposite corners.
For a quick reminder, do I need an account or a payment for Shikaku?
For clarity: 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?
Keep this in mind: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
While learning, 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.