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Shikaku Rectangle Puzzle

Draw rectangles so every number is the area of exactly one region. Cover every square once, with no overlaps.

Free to play. Your puzzle and progress stay in this browser.

Play the puzzle

Choose a grid size and start.

Click two opposite corners or drag to draw a rectangle. Keyboard: Tab to a square, then Enter to select it.

Example

A clue marked 6 belongs inside one rectangle that covers exactly six squares.

How to play

Choose a start square, then choose an end square to draw a rectangle. You can also drag across the grid. Every rectangle must contain one clue whose number matches its area.

Questions

What is Shikaku?

Shikaku is a number puzzle. Draw rectangles around the clues. Each rectangle has the area shown by its clue, and all grid squares must be used once.

Can a rectangle contain two numbers?

No. Each rectangle must contain exactly one number clue.

Is every puzzle solvable?

This game only accepts generated boards with one verified solution.

Does my progress leave this device?

No. Progress is stored only in this browser unless you clear its site data.

About this game

Puzzles are made in your browser. A larger grid can take a moment on a slower device. No account or file upload is needed.