Nikoli no Puzzle – Shikaku ni Kire

A new logic challenge appears as the player opens a Shikaku puzzle, and the grid is filled with numbers in certain squares, waiting to be divided into rectangles. There is no story. Each puzzle shows clear rows and columns, with numbers indicating the area each rectangle must cover. The goal is simple. Divide the grid into rectangles that match the numbers without overlapping or leaving empty spaces.

The gameplay is very easy and beginner-friendly. The player taps or drags to draw rectangles around numbered squares, adjusting their size to match the number shown. Some puzzles are small and simple, while others include larger grids with multiple rectangles that require careful planning. The game highlights mistakes or overlapping areas, helping the player correct errors. Controls stay simple so beginners can focus on logical thinking and completing the puzzle without confusion. Each solved puzzle gives feedback, confirming the rectangles are correct.

More complex grids and larger puzzles appear as the player progresses. Some puzzles include multiple closely packed numbers that require precise placement to avoid conflicts. Certain grids hide challenging areas where rectangles must be carefully adjusted to fit the remaining spaces. Later puzzles introduce larger boards with more numbers, increasing difficulty and requiring strategic planning.