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Avoiding Wall Area of 2x2

According to the rules, it is not allowed to have wall areas of 2x2 or larger. Therefore certain squares cannot be part of a wall because that would create a forbidden wall area.

Here's an example:

Avoiding Wall Area of 2x2

The squares marked with red dots cannot be part of a wall as that would create a 2x2 wall area, which is forbidden. These squares must therefore belong to an island.

Avoiding Wall Area of 2x2