How to play Shade Out
- Shade cells so no number appears twice unshaded in any row or column.
- Two shaded cells may never touch side by side. Corners are fine.
- Every unshaded cell must stay joined to the others in one group.
- Tap a cell to shade it, tap again to clear it.
Your first useful move
Shading a repeated number can resolve a row but split the remaining white cells. Check both duplicate numbers and connectivity before committing to a shaded square.
Playing on HubbardGames
Open a Library board to find this game’s controls. The how-to-play button keeps the rules close by while you solve, so you can check a detail without leaving the puzzle.
Choose your difficulty
The Library shows the available difficulty levels for this game. Choose a board that suits you, then return for another when you want more practice.
Can I practise without affecting the league?
Yes. Choose a puzzle from the Library to practise this game. Library practice does not add league points. You can return to an unfinished puzzle later.