How to Play Patches
Master the Shikaku puzzle game in minutes!
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Objective
Divide the entire grid into rectangles. Each rectangle must contain exactly one number, and that number must equal the area (width × height) of the rectangle.
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How to Play
- •Click and drag on the grid to create rectangles
- •Each rectangle must contain exactly one number
- •The number must match the rectangle's area (e.g., a 2×3 rectangle = 6)
- •Click a rectangle to remove it if you make a mistake
- •Fill the entire grid with non-overlapping rectangles to win!
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Example
✅ A cell with number 4 can be covered by:
- • A 1×4 rectangle (1 row, 4 columns)
- • A 2×2 rectangle (2 rows, 2 columns)
- • A 4×1 rectangle (4 rows, 1 column)
❌ Invalid: A 1×3 rectangle (area = 3, not 4)
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Pro Tips
- →Start with larger numbers - they're easier to place
- →Look for corner numbers - they have fewer placement options
- →Use the Pause button if you need to think
- →Timer starts when you make your first move!
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