How to Play Patches
Master the Shikaku puzzle game in minutes!
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.
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!
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)
Game Modes
Today's Challenge
Play the daily puzzle that resets every day at midnight UTC. Compete with players worldwide on the leaderboard. You can also access puzzles from the past 5 days if you missed any.
Adventure Mode
Progress through 90 levels across three difficulty tiers: Beginner (30 levels), Intermediate (30 levels), and Advanced (30 levels). Each level gets progressively harder as you master the puzzle mechanics. Perfect for learning and improving your skills!
Infinite Mode
Challenge yourself with endless puzzles! Choose your difficulty level (Easy, Medium, or Hard) and solve as many puzzles as you want. Track your completion count and compete for the best times. Perfect for players who want unlimited puzzle-solving fun!
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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