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Hitori

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description Hitori Overview

Hitori is a single-player Japanese puzzle game created by Nikoli. The game challenges players to strategically place abstract symbols onto a grid according to unique rules. It’s notable for its mind-bending logic and requires careful consideration of spatial relationships. Hitori is suitable for individuals who enjoy problem-solving, pattern recognition, and abstract games.

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help Hitori FAQ

How do you solve a Hitori puzzle?

Shade cells so no number appears more than once in any row or column. The shaded cells cannot share a side, and all unshaded cells must remain one connected network.

Can shaded Hitori cells touch diagonally?

Yes, the no-touch rule applies to the sides of black cells, so diagonal contact is allowed. The other two rules still apply: eliminate duplicate numbers and keep the white cells connected.

Who created Hitori?

Hitori is a Japanese logic puzzle published by Nikoli, the puzzle company associated with Sudoku, Kakuro, and Slitherlink. Its name is commonly translated as alone.

Is Hitori just Sudoku with a different grid?

No. Sudoku fills digits under row, column, and box constraints, while Hitori starts with numbers and asks you to shade some cells. Hitori also requires separated black cells and a continuous white region, which are not Sudoku rules.

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