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Bullpen

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Bullpen Game Guide

📖 About

Bullpen (also known as Shikaku) is a satisfying logic puzzle where you partition the grid into rectangles! Each numbered cell must be contained in a rectangle exactly that size. Rectangles cannot overlap and must cover the entire grid. It's a perfect blend of spatial reasoning and arithmetic—deduce the shape and position of each pen from the number clues!

🎯 Objectives

Divide the entire grid into rectangular regions so that each numbered cell is contained in a rectangle of exactly that area. Every cell must belong to exactly one rectangle, and rectangles cannot overlap.

🎮 How to Play

Click and drag to create rectangles on the grid. Each number indicates the area of its rectangle. Rectangles cannot overlap and must cover the entire grid. Each rectangle contains exactly one number.

⌨️ Controls

Click and drag to draw a rectangle. The rectangle size is shown as you drag. Right-click or press Delete to remove a rectangle.

⚙️ Game Mechanics

  • Each number is contained in a rectangle of that area
  • Every rectangle contains exactly one number
  • Rectangles cannot overlap
  • All cells must be covered by rectangles
  • Rectangles must have integer dimensions (e.g., 6 = 1×6 or 2×3)

Features

  • Area Display - See rectangle size as you draw
  • Overlap Prevention - Cannot place conflicting rectangles
  • Progress Tracking - See how many numbers solved
  • Multiple Grid Sizes - Various difficulty levels

💡 Tips

  • Start with regions that have the most constraints
  • Prime numbers can only be 1×N rectangles
  • Each rectangle must contain exactly one number
  • Rectangles cannot overlap or cross region boundaries

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know what shape a rectangle should be?
A number N can form rectangles of any dimensions that multiply to N. For example, 6 can be 1×6, 2×3, 3×2, or 6×1. Use surrounding constraints to determine which shape fits.
What if a number is prime?
Prime numbers (like 7 or 11) can only form 1×N rectangles. This makes them excellent starting points since their shape is forced.
Can I leave empty cells?
No. The puzzle is solved only when every cell is covered by exactly one rectangle. No overlaps, no gaps.
What's the best strategy?
Start with numbers that have forced shapes (primes) or forced positions (corner numbers, numbers near edges). Then use the constraint that rectangles can't overlap to narrow down remaining options.

Strategy Guide

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