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Tatamibari

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Tatamibari (Japanese: タタミバリ) is a type of logic puzzle designed and published by Nikoli. The puzzle is based on Japanese tatami mats.

Rules

A Tatamibari puzzle is played on a rectangular grid with three different kinds of symbols in it: +, -. and |. The solver must partition the grid into rectangular or square regions according to the following rules:

  • Every partition must contain exactly one symbol in it.
  • A + symbol must be contained in a square.
  • A | symbol must be contained in a rectangle with a greater height than width.
  • A - symbol must be contained in a rectangle with a greater width than height.
  • Four pieces may never share the same corner.

    • References

    Tatamibari Wikipedia
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