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Empty
Start with clue markers only.
Tutorial
How to Play Patches
Draw rectangles around clues until the whole board is covered. Every rectangle needs exactly one clue.
Goal
Fill the board
Every patch is a rectangle. Every patch has one clue. No overlaps. No gaps.
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Walkthrough
From clues to coverage
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In Progress
Draw rectangles that each hold one clue.
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Solved
Finish with no overlaps and no gaps.
Clues
Read each clue
Area Clue
The number is the rectangle's cell count. A 4 clue can be any rectangle with exactly 4 cells.
4
2 x 2 = 4
- 2 x 2 = 4
- 4 x 1 = 4
- 1 x 4 = 4
Wide Clue
Wide means width is greater than height.
width > height
Tall Clue
Tall means height is greater than width.
height > width
Square Clue
Square means width equals height.
width = height
Drawing
Draw a patch
Press on a cell, drag to the opposite corner, then release.
Tap a patch to remove it and try again.
Check
Common mistakes
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No clue
A rectangle must contain one clue.
Two clues
A rectangle cannot contain two clues.
Wrong shape
The rectangle still has to match the clue rule.
Rules
Patches Rules Summary
Patches is a rectangle logic puzzle. Your goal is to cover the entire board with rectangular patches. Each patch must contain exactly one clue, and every clue describes the shape or size of the patch that contains it.
A numbered clue shows the exact area of the patch. A wide clue means the rectangle must be wider than it is tall. A tall clue means the rectangle must be taller than it is wide. A square clue means the patch must have the same width and height.
A solved board has no empty cells, no overlapping patches, and no rectangle with more than one clue.
FAQ
Patches FAQ
What is Patches?
Patches is a rectangle logic puzzle where you divide a grid into rectangular patches. Every patch must contain exactly one clue, and the whole board must be covered.
How do you play Patches?
Draw rectangles around clues until every cell is covered. Each rectangle needs exactly one clue, and the clue tells you the size or shape rule for that patch.
What do numbered clues mean?
A numbered clue gives the exact area of its patch. For example, a 6 clue must be inside a rectangle that covers exactly 6 cells.
What do wide, tall, and square clues mean?
A wide clue needs a rectangle wider than it is tall. A tall clue needs a rectangle taller than it is wide. A square clue needs equal width and height.
Can patches overlap?
No. A valid solution has no overlaps and no gaps. Every cell belongs to one rectangle only.
Where can I practice more Patches puzzles?
Use the daily puzzle for one fresh challenge each day, or play endless mode to generate more boards by size and difficulty.
Ready
Final checklist
- Cover every cell.
- Use exactly one clue per rectangle.
- Never overlap patches.
- Match each clue rule.