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RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play Netwalk

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Rules, controls and help for Netwalk

Check the rule below as you play. Rotate tiles to form one connected network reaching every cell, without loose ends or loops. A new 5×5 network is created and its tiles are rotated. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.

Random 5×5 spanning-tree layouts are solvable by construction. Unique solution is not claimed; every valid connected, loop-free solution is accepted.

A focus for your next round

The board gives you the information needed for the next action. Every cable end must meet the corresponding end of a neighbouring tile; no cable may point outside the board.

What you need to achieve

Take a moment to check the current turn. Rotate tiles to form one connected network reaching every cell, without loose ends or loops.

Making your moves

  1. A new 5×5 network is created and its tiles are rotated.
  2. Tap a tile to turn it clockwise by a quarter-turn. Tiles connected to the central server light up.
  3. Every cable end must meet the corresponding end of a neighbouring tile; no cable may point outside the board.
  4. Connect all 25 cells in one network. The finish check accepts any valid complete network, not just the generator’s saved orientation.

Using the playing area

A careful first move helps you understand the round. Tap network tiles to rotate. Use Undo for the previous rotation and New puzzle for another generated layout. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.

An example to follow

Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. A tile with north and east cables connects only to matching south and west cables on those neighbours.

Keep this in mind

A careful first move helps you understand the round. A tile glowing green only means it reaches the server. The whole board also needs every end matched and all cells connected. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.

Answers about the rules and controls

What is the aim of Netwalk?

Rotate tiles to form one connected network reaching every cell, without loose ends or loops. No download or player account is required.

When I start, how do the controls work?

Tap network tiles to rotate. Use Undo for the previous rotation and New puzzle for another generated layout. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.

For this game, can you show an example?

A tile with north and east cables connects only to matching south and west cables on those neighbours. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.

For this game, which mistake should I avoid?

A tile glowing green only means it reaches the server. The whole board also needs every end matched and all cells connected. The game is played locally in your browser.

What rules and limits are used here?

Random 5×5 spanning-tree layouts are solvable by construction. Unique solution is not claimed; every valid connected, loop-free solution is accepted. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.

On this page, how many people can play here?

Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.

On this page, why are some tiles green?

They have a chain of matching cable ends to the central server. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.

During a round, can a cable leave the board?

No. This version has fixed boundaries and no wrapping. No download or player account is required.

For this game, is every puzzle solvable?

The generator starts from a connected tree and rotates its tiles, so the original orientation is a valid solution. No download or player account is required.

Must I find exactly the stored answer?

No. Any orientation with all ends matched, all cells connected and no loop completes the puzzle. A new round resets the current game.

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