theShikaku: Fun Puzzle Game

Grid Divide & Number Match

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Experience Shikaku, the tactile claymorphic Japanese logic puzzle. Divide grids into rectangular areas, train your brain daily, and enjoy 50+ handcrafted stages! Immerse yourself in Shikaku, the elegant Japanese logic puzzle reimagined with tactile claymorphic design, responsive haptics, and a soothing acoustic soundscape. Also known as "Divide by Squares" or "Number Area", Shikaku is a celebrated Japanese brain teaser that transforms pure mathematics into visual meditation. THE RULES ARE DECEPTIVELY SIMPLE: • The grid is populated with numbers. • Draw rectangular blocks across the grid so every rectangle encloses exactly ONE number. • The area of each rectangle must match that number. • Completely cover the board with zero gaps and zero overlapping blocks. WHY PLAYERS LOVE SHIKAKU: • TACTILE CLAYMORPHIC AESTHETIC: Soft pillowy tiles, multi-directional bevels, and engraved typography that feel like physical game pieces beneath your fingertips. • 50 HANDCRAFTED CURATED LEVELS: A smooth learning curve spanning gentle 5x5 introductory boards to master-level 10x10 grid challenges. • INFINITE PROCEDURAL GENERATOR: Never run out of puzzles. Generate infinite, mathematically verified puzzles across Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert difficulties. • SYNCHRONIZED DAILY CHALLENGE: A brand-new puzzle rotates every midnight. Build and preserve your daily solve streak. • SOOTHING SOUNDSCAPE: Ambient background melodies paired with 20+ crisp, tactile acoustic click and snap effects. • OFFLINE PRIVACY FIRST: 100% playable offline with zero internet connection required. No accounts, no sign-ups, and all progress is stored strictly on your device. Whether you are a seasoned Sudoku, Nonogram, Picross, or Kakuro solver—or exploring Japanese logic puzzles for the first time—Shikaku offers a tranquil sanctuary for daily brain training. Slice the grid. Fit the area. Master the art of Shikaku today!

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Information

Seller
Om Gawande
Size
40.3 MB
Category
Puzzle
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 16.4 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English
Age Rating
4+
Copyright
© 2026 Shikaku
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