- Home
- 5×5 Shikaku
5×5 Shikaku puzzles
The 5×5 Shikaku is the perfect place to start. With only 25 cells and a handful of numbers, you can see every possibility at once, which makes it ideal for learning how the rules interact.
0 rectangles · Drag to draw · Tap a rectangle to erase · Ctrl+Z undo · H hint
Solving a 5×5 Shikaku
- Count the numbers: they always add up to 25.
- Look for the largest number first — on a 5×5 board a 5 is either a full row or a full column.
- Once two or three rectangles are placed, the rest usually falls into place.
New to the puzzle? Read how to play Shikaku and then the strategy guide.
5×5 Shikaku questions
How long does a 5×5 Shikaku take?
Most players finish a 5×5 Shikaku in about 1–3 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 5×5 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 25, the total number of cells.
Is every 5×5 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.