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Aqre

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Aqre Game Guide

📖 About

Aqre is a shading puzzle that combines simple rules with deep strategic thinking. Your goal is to shade cells while respecting three key constraints: no run of more than three consecutive shaded cells in any row or column, all unshaded cells must be connected, and shaded cells cannot touch orthogonally. This elegant puzzle rewards careful planning and spatial reasoning.

🎯 Objectives

Shade the correct cells to satisfy all constraints: limit consecutive shaded cells, maintain white cell connectivity, and prevent orthogonal adjacency of shaded cells.

🎮 How to Play

Click cells to shade them black or mark them as white. No two black cells can touch diagonally. Each row and column can have at most 2 consecutive black cells.

⌨️ Controls

Click a cell to toggle between shaded (black), unshaded (white), and unknown states. Right-click or long-press to mark cells as definitely white.

⚙️ Game Mechanics

  • No more than three consecutive shaded cells in any row or column
  • All unshaded cells must be connected orthogonally
  • Shaded cells cannot touch orthogonally (only diagonally)
  • Some cells may have clues indicating visibility constraints

Features

  • Multiple grid sizes from 5×5 to 15×15
  • Hint system for challenging puzzles
  • Auto-check for rule violations
  • Progress saving

💡 Tips

  • Use clues to determine how many blacks are visible
  • Avoid creating runs of 3+ consecutive blacks
  • White cells must be connected
  • Start with constrained areas near clues

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Aqre different from other shading puzzles?
Aqre's unique constraint is limiting consecutive shaded cells to three, which creates interesting strategic challenges not found in similar puzzles.
How do I know if my solution is correct?
A valid solution satisfies all three rules: no 4+ consecutive shaded cells, all white cells connected, and no orthogonally adjacent shaded cells.
What's the best strategy for beginners?
Start by identifying cells that must be white (to maintain connectivity), then work on avoiding long runs of shaded cells.
Can shaded cells touch diagonally?
Yes! Shaded cells can touch diagonally - they just cannot share an edge (orthogonal contact is forbidden).

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