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15×15 Shikaku puzzles

At 15×15 (225 cells), Shikaku becomes a real campaign. You will work region by region, and the satisfaction of watching the board fill with colour is hard to beat.

0 rectangles · Drag to draw · Tap a rectangle to erase · Ctrl+Z undo · H hint

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Solving a 15×15 Shikaku

  • Split the board into regions mentally and finish one before moving on.
  • Areas add up: if a closed-off region has 12 cells, its numbers must sum to 12.
  • Use pause freely — progress and time are saved.

New to the puzzle? Read how to play Shikaku and then the strategy guide.

15×15 Shikaku questions

How long does a 15×15 Shikaku take?

Most players finish a 15×15 Shikaku in about 15–30 minutes, depending on the difficulty level and experience. Your personal best and average times are saved in your browser.

How many numbers are in a 15×15 Shikaku?

It depends on the level. Easy puzzles use more, smaller rectangles; Hard puzzles use fewer, larger ones. Whatever the count, the numbers always add up to 225, the total number of cells.

Is every 15×15 puzzle solvable without guessing?

Yes. Every puzzle has exactly one solution, verified by our solver. Easy puzzles need only basic deductions; Hard puzzles may need longer chains of reasoning, but never a lucky guess.