How to Play Hitori

Black out duplicate numbers in the grid. Each row and column can have unique numbers! Here's everything you need to know to start playing.

Step-by-Step Guide

Hitori loads instantly in your browser — no downloads required.

Read the controls: Click cell to black it out. On mobile, tap and swipe directly in the game area.

The goal is simple: Black out duplicate numbers in the grid. Each row and column can have unique numbers!

Choose your difficulty and start playing!

Track your best score — it saves automatically in your browser.

Use the toolbar to pause, restart, adjust difficulty, toggle sound, or go fullscreen.

Jump into Hitori now and put these tips to the test!