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Japanese Logic Puzzle

Shikaku

Slice the grid into rectangles so every number tells the truth. A calm, tactile puzzle game of pure deduction, spatial reasoning, and elegant geometry.

Experience the Mechanics

Each rectangle must contain exactly one number, equal to its area.

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Designed for Calm, Deliberate Focus

A thoughtful blend of minimalist game design, tactile interaction, and classic logic puzzle heritage.

Pure Japanese Logic

No guessing or trial-and-error required. Every puzzle is uniquely constructible through pure deduction and spatial geometry.

50 Levels + Generator

Climb through 50 handcrafted progression stages or generate infinite custom boards across Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert.

Daily Challenges

Enjoy a fresh, synchronized daily puzzle every 24 hours. Track your streak and compare your best solving times.

Tactile Clay & Audio

Immerse yourself in rich claymorphic visual depths, soft UI click soundscapes, and calming ambient background audio.

100% Offline & Private

No account creation, no sign-in required, and no remote cloud tracking. All your stats and progress stay securely on your device.

Helpful Controls

Intuitive drag-to-draw gestures, quick one-tap erase, multi-step undo, and gentle smart hints whenever you need a slight spark.

How to Play Shikaku

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    Divide into Rectangles

    Partition the entire grid into separate non-overlapping rectangles or squares.

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    One Number Per Shape

    Each drawn rectangle must encompass exactly one numbered clue tile inside its boundaries.

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    Area Equals Clue

    The rectangle's area (width × height) must match the enclosed clue number exactly.

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    Cover Every Cell

    Drag to draw, tap to erase. When every cell is neatly covered with valid shapes, the puzzle is solved!