Game guide · GDSZY189
Find your footing in Netwalk
Check the rule below as you play. Rotate tiles to form one connected network reaching every cell, without loose ends or loops. Start a new round when you are ready to try again. 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
Every cable end must meet the corresponding end of a neighbouring tile; no cable may point outside the board. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
Aim for this result
Rotate tiles to form one connected network reaching every cell, without loose ends or loops. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
The playing sequence
- A new 5×5 network is created and its tiles are rotated.
- Tap a tile to turn it clockwise by a quarter-turn. Tiles connected to the central server light up.
- Every cable end must meet the corresponding end of a neighbouring tile; no cable may point outside the board.
- Connect all 25 cells in one network. The finish check accepts any valid complete network, not just the generator’s saved orientation.
Controls
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. Tap network tiles to rotate. Use Undo for the previous rotation and New puzzle for another generated layout. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
An example to follow
The board gives you the information needed for the next action. A tile with north and east cables connects only to matching south and west cables on those neighbours. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Check this before moving on
The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. A tile glowing green only means it reaches the server. The whole board also needs every end matched and all cells connected. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Questions that come up during play
On this page, what is the aim of Netwalk?
Rotate tiles to form one connected network reaching every cell, without loose ends or loops. The game is played locally in your browser.
During a round, how do the controls work?
Tap network tiles to rotate. Use Undo for the previous rotation and New puzzle for another generated layout. The instructions above use these same rules.
On this page, can you show an example?
A tile with north and east cables connects only to matching south and west cables on those neighbours. The controls work with mouse or touch.
On this page, 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 worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
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. The game is played locally in your browser.
During a round, how many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. No download or player account is required.
On this page, why are some tiles green?
They have a chain of matching cable ends to the central server. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
During a round, can a cable leave the board?
No. This version has fixed boundaries and no wrapping. A new round resets the current game.
Is every puzzle solvable?
The generator starts from a connected tree and rotates its tiles, so the original orientation is a valid solution. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
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.
