Patches
Game Rules: Cover every cell with rectangles, with no gaps or overlaps and exactly one circled clue in each. A number gives the area. The icons mean square (equal sides), wide (width greater than height), or tall (height greater than width). No number means unknown area; no icon means any rectangular proportion. A ? leaves both unknown, but still requires a rectangle. Colours only distinguish patches. Drag between opposite corner cells to draw; tap a patch to erase it. Undo and Redo also correct moves.
Game Controls
Game Information
Shortcuts: Ctrl+S(Save) | Ctrl+O(Load)
Game Rules: Patches
Cover the grid with rectangles, each containing one clue. Numbers give area; symbols say whether a patch is square, wide or tall.
Cover every cell with rectangles, with no gaps or overlaps and exactly one circled clue in each. A number gives the area. The icons mean square (equal sides), wide (width greater than height), or tall (height greater than width). No number means unknown area; no icon means any rectangular proportion. A ? leaves both unknown, but still requires a rectangle. Colours only distinguish patches. Drag between opposite corner cells to draw; tap a patch to erase it. Undo and Redo also correct moves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I start solving Patches?
A wide patch of area 6 can be 6 cells wide by 1 high or 3 wide by 2 high. Eliminate placements that cover a second clue.
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