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Hidato

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Hidato Game Guide

📖 About

Hidato (also known as Number Snake) is a logic puzzle that challenges you to fill a grid with consecutive numbers! Starting from 1, each number must connect to the next—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Some numbers are given, and you must deduce the rest. The result is a continuous path winding through the grid. Simple concept, satisfying solutions!

🎯 Objectives

Fill the entire grid with consecutive numbers starting from 1, creating a continuous path where each number connects to the next. Use the given numbers as anchors to deduce the positions of all missing numbers.

🎮 How to Play

Click empty cells to place the next consecutive number. Numbers must connect to their neighbors (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally). Right-click to remove a number.

⌨️ Controls

Click on an empty cell to place numbers. You can only place the next consecutive number. Right-click or use Delete to remove a placed number.

⚙️ Game Mechanics

  • Fill the grid with numbers from 1 to N
  • Each number must be adjacent to the previous and next (including diagonals)
  • Some numbers are pre-filled as clues
  • The path must be continuous—no gaps
  • Each number appears exactly once

Features

  • Given Numbers - Anchor points to build from
  • Path Visualization - See the number chain
  • Error Highlighting - Invalid placements shown
  • Multiple Grid Sizes - Easy to expert levels

💡 Tips

  • Start from 1 and work consecutively
  • Look for forced moves - cells with only one option
  • Diagonal connections count too
  • Use the revealed numbers as guides

Frequently Asked Questions

Do diagonal connections count?
Yes! In Hidato, adjacent includes all 8 directions—horizontal, vertical, and diagonal. This creates more possible paths than grid puzzles that only use orthogonal movement.
How do I find where numbers go?
Start with the given numbers. For each gap between them, count how many steps apart they are. If two given numbers are 3 apart and 3 cells away from each other, the path between them is forced.
What if I'm stuck?
Look for 'bottlenecks'—cells that must be used because there's no alternative path. Also try working backwards from high numbers to find forced positions.
Is there always one solution?
Well-designed Hidato puzzles have exactly one solution. If you find multiple valid paths, the puzzle may not be properly constrained.

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