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Yajilin

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Yajilin Game Guide

📖 About

Yajilin is the clever hybrid puzzle that combines cell-shading with loop-drawing! Numbered arrows point in a direction and tell you how many black cells exist in that direction. Your task: shade some cells black, then draw a single continuous loop through all remaining non-clue cells. Black cells can never touch, and the loop must visit every white cell. A perfect blend of two puzzle types!

🎯 Objectives

Shade some cells black (following arrow clues), then draw a single continuous loop through all remaining non-clue cells. Black cells cannot touch orthogonally. The loop cannot cross or branch. Every non-clue cell must be either black or part of the loop!

🎮 How to Play

Shade some cells black so that no two black cells touch. Draw a single loop through all non-shaded, non-clue cells. Clues show how many black cells are in the indicated direction.

⌨️ Controls

Click cells to toggle them between white, black, or part of the loop. Arrow clues indicate how many black cells are in that direction from the clue. All non-clue cells must be either black or part of the loop.

⚙️ Game Mechanics

  • Arrows point to black cell count
  • Black cells cannot touch orthogonally
  • Loop passes through all white cells
  • Loop cannot cross or branch
  • Clue cells are not part of loop or black

Features

  • Hybrid Puzzle - Two mechanics combined
  • Arrow Clues - Directional hints
  • Loop Drawing - Continuous path
  • Shading Logic - Strategic placement

💡 Tips

  • Start with clue cells - they tell you where black cells must be
  • Black cells cannot touch each other orthogonally
  • The loop must visit every white cell exactly once
  • Use process of elimination for cells that cannot be black

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best starting strategy?
Look at arrow clues first. A clue pointing at only a few cells forces specific cells to be black (or not black if the count is 0). This gives you anchor points to work outward from.
How do I know if a cell must be part of the loop?
If a cell cannot be black (because it would touch another black cell, or violate arrow counts), and it's not a clue cell, it must be part of the loop. Process of elimination is key.
What if the loop gets stuck?
The loop must visit every white cell and cannot branch. If you create a dead end, one of your assumptions is wrong. Backtrack and consider which black cell placements might be incorrect.
Can the loop pass through clue cells?
No! Clue cells are neither black nor part of the loop—they're neutral. The loop only passes through regular white cells. This is important for counting available loop cells.

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