Patches asks you to split the grid into rectangles that match their clues. LinkedIn made this format famous with its daily game; puzzle historians know it as Shikaku, a classic Japanese logic puzzle. Practice unlimited free boards here, with shape hints and three difficulty levels.
How to play Patches
- Divide the whole grid into rectangles.
- Each rectangle contains exactly one clue: the number is its area, and the frame's shape shows whether it is square, wide or tall.
- Drag from a cell to draw a rectangle; tap a rectangle to remove it.
- A rectangle that does not match its clue stays on the board, but it is outlined in red.
FAQ
- Is Patches free and unlimited on LinkMyPzzl?
- Yes. Every Patches board is generated on demand in your browser — play as many as you want, for free, with no account.
- How is this different from the daily Patches puzzle?
- The daily version made popular by LinkedIn offers one grid per day. LinkMyPzzl generates unlimited boards and lets you choose the difficulty, so you can actually train.
- Does every Patches board have a unique solution?
- Yes. A solver verifies every generated board before you see it: there is always exactly one solution.