Game guide · MAUFITZ
Read before your next round of 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. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
Something to practise
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.
The goal to keep in mind
Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Work through the instructions
- 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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
See the idea in action
A clue 6 may occupy a 2×3 rectangle when other clues allow it. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Consider the next action carefully.
Keep this in mind
No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another. Compare the situation with the worked example. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Read these answers for extra help
Before I begin, what is the goal of Shikaku?
The key detail is this: Cover the board with non-overlapping rectangles, each containing one clue equal to its area.
For this browser game, 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.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Shikaku?
Keep this in mind: 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: No rectangle may contain two clues or overlap another.
For this browser game, what format does Shikaku offer?
For clarity: Solve ten 5×5 rectangle puzzles. Each clue belongs to exactly one rectangle of the stated area.
On this playing page, which play mode does Shikaku use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
While learning, where should I start with Shikaku?
The key detail is this: Choose a rectangle’s opposite corners.
For a quick reminder, do I need an account or a payment for Shikaku?
The key detail is this: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
While reading the Guide, how can I find Shikaku again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
Before I begin, how do I report an issue with Shikaku?
Keep this in mind: 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.