Cuppa Squares
Drag to draw a rectangle · click to place a 1 · right-click (or click a rectangle) to remove

Cuppa Squares - divide the grid into rectangles, each holding one number equal to its area

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Drag to draw a rectangle One number per rectangle Number = its area

About Cuppa Squares

Cuppa Squares is a Shikaku puzzle with a colourful twist. The grid contains a scattering of numbers. Divide the whole grid into rectangles so that each rectangle contains exactly one number, and that number equals the rectangle's area. Every cell must belong to a rectangle and no rectangles may overlap.

Shikaku is a classic Japanese logic puzzle that rewards thinking about factors and space. One new grid each morning, free to play in your browser.

How to play Cuppa Squares

  1. Drag from a number to draw a rectangle around it.
  2. The rectangle must contain that number and have the same number of cells.
  3. Rectangles cannot overlap, and every cell must end up inside one.
  4. Cover the whole grid to finish.

A new puzzle is published every morning, Sydney time, and signed-in members keep their streaks and scores across devices.

Questions about Cuppa Squares

What does Shikaku mean?
Shikaku is Japanese for "rectangle" and is the original name for this puzzle.
Can a rectangle be a square?
Yes. A square is just a rectangle with equal sides.
Can I redraw a rectangle?
Yes. Drag over an existing rectangle to replace it.

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