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An Original Tiny Hour Game

Divide the grid.
Fit every clue.

Gridlock is a daily logic puzzle where every number defines the exact area of one rectangle.

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Category
Logic
Play time
3–10 minutes
Format
Daily puzzle
Difficulty
Easy · Medium · Hard
Input
Mouse, touch, or trackpad
How to play

One grid. One clue per rectangle.

  1. Read the clues

    Each number tells you the exact number of cells in its rectangle.

  2. Draw a rectangle

    Create a rectangular region containing that numbered clue.

  3. Use every cell

    The entire board must be divided into rectangles with no gaps or overlaps.

  4. Keep one clue in each region

    Every completed rectangle must contain exactly one numbered clue.

A clue of 6 must sit inside a rectangle of exactly six cells.

Valid rectangle6 = 6 cells — a 3×2 region holds exactly six cells.A valid Gridlock region: a three-by-two rectangle contains the clue six and has six cells, so its area matches the clue.
Invalid rectangle6 ≠ 9 cells — this region has nine cells, so the six no longer fits.An invalid Gridlock region: a three-by-three rectangle contains the clue six but has nine cells, so its area does not match the clue.
Why players enjoy it

Why players enjoy Gridlock

  • Simple rules, meaningful depth

    One idea to learn, and a puzzle that keeps rewarding careful thought.

  • Calm, untimed problem solving

    No clock and no pressure — solve at exactly your own pace.

  • Different board sizes and levels

    Pick a quick warm-up or settle into a larger, deeper grid.

  • A satisfying daily ritual

    A fresh grid to complete every day, and an archive to catch up.

Difficulty

A challenge for every kind of solver.

Easy

Smaller boards, around 5×5, with more obvious rectangle combinations to get started.

Medium

Larger boards, around 10×10, with more possible rectangle combinations to weigh.

Hard

Large boards, around 15×15, that reward planning ahead and careful deduction.

Daily & archive

A new grid every day.

Gridlock is built around a daily ritual — one featured puzzle each day, with everything you need to keep the streak going.

  • One puzzle per day

    A fresh, hand-tuned grid goes live every day.

  • Calendar & archive

    Browse previous days and catch up on any you missed.

  • Completion history

    Keep track of the grids you've finished and your current streak.

  • Plays on every screen

    Responsive, touch-friendly play across desktop, tablet, and mobile.

For publishers and brands

Gridlock, branded for your audience.

Publishers and brands can launch Gridlock under their own identity, on their own domain, with advertising outside the puzzle and access to engagement analytics.

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