How to play
How to Play Patches
LogicCover the entire grid with squares and rectangles, one per numbered clue.
Try demo puzzleRules
- Each square or rectangle must contain exactly one clue cell.
- When a clue shows an area number, the square or rectangle must have that many cells.
- Shape hints (square, tall, wide, any) restrict the square or rectangle's proportions when shown.
- Rectangles cannot overlap and must tile the grid with no gaps.
Controls
- Click and drag to draw a rectangle on the grid.
- Tap an existing rectangle to delete it.
- Get hint suggests a rectangle to place with an explanation; click Apply hint to draw it.
- Undo reverses your last change.
- Reset removes all rectangles and starts over.
Tips
- Start with clues that have strict shape or area requirements.
- Large rectangles leave less room for the remaining clues — plan the layout early.
FAQ
Patches questions
Quick answers about goals, rules, and controls.
Cover the entire grid with squares and rectangles, one per numbered clue.
Each square or rectangle must contain exactly one clue cell. When a clue shows an area number, the square or rectangle must have that many cells. Shape hints (square, tall, wide, any) restrict the square or rectangle's proportions when shown. Rectangles cannot overlap and must tile the grid with no gaps.
Click and drag to draw a rectangle on the grid. Tap an existing rectangle to delete it. Get hint suggests a rectangle to place with an explanation; click Apply hint to draw it. Undo reverses your last change. Reset removes all rectangles and starts over.
Start with clues that have strict shape or area requirements. Large rectangles leave less room for the remaining clues — plan the layout early.