Shikaku of the Day

Shikaku of the Day: A Daily Puzzle Challenge for Your Brain

Boost your logic and spatial reasoning every day with Shikaku of the Day! This daily Shikaku puzzle game delivers a refreshing mental workout designed to challenge your strategy, patience, and problem-solving skills. Based on the classic Japanese Shikaku (also known as “Rectangles”) puzzle, it’s simple to understand yet deeply satisfying to master: divide the grid into rectangles or squares so that each shape contains a number and that number represents the area of ​​that shape.

With new puzzles every day and difficulty levels that scale gradually, Shikaku of the Day is perfect for both beginners seeking a calm challenge and experienced puzzlers looking to push their limits.

Gameplay Overview

Each puzzle takes place on a grid—usually 5x5, though larger variations appear in advanced challenges. Some squares display numbers. Your task is to draw rectangles or squares around each number so that:

• Every numbered square is inside one rectangle or square.
• Deduce to calculate the move so that the number is equal to the total area (number of squares) of that shape.
• No shapes overlap or leave empty gaps on the grid.

For example, if a cell is labeled “4”, you must draw a shape that covers exactly four squares and includes that cell. The key challenge lies in ensuring all shapes fit neatly together without conflict — a perfect exercise in logic, visualization, and spatial planning.

Controls

Desktop:

• Click and drag to draw a rectangle.
• Right-click to remove or adjust it.

Mobile:

• Tap a starting square, then tap again to select the endpoint of your rectangle.
• Press and hold to remove a rectangle.

Tips for Success

• Start with extremes: Solve the largest and smallest numbers first — they often have only one possible placement.
• Use the edges: The grid borders can help narrow down valid rectangle positions.
• Eliminate logically: If a shape placement conflicts with another, it’s not the correct solution.
• Practice daily: The more you play, the faster you’ll recognize common patterns and solve puzzles efficiently.

Similar Games

If you enjoy Shikaku of the Day, you might also love other logic and number puzzles such as:

• Daily Sudoku
• Nonogram