Game guide · YCBY120
Making your first moves in Netwalk
The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. Rotate tiles to form one connected network reaching every cell, without loose ends or loops. Keep the goal in mind before your next move. 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.
Bring this focus to a round
Read the position before choosing your next action. Every cable end must meet the corresponding end of a neighbouring tile; no cable may point outside the board. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
What counts as success
Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your action. Rotate tiles to form one connected network reaching every cell, without loose ends or loops. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Input guidance
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.
See how the rules apply
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.
One detail worth checking
Check the rule below as you play. 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.
Helpful answers for players
On this page, what is the aim of Netwalk?
Rotate tiles to form one connected network reaching every cell, without loose ends or loops. You can start a new round from the game controls.
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. No download or player account is required.
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. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
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. Keep the current game state in view while applying this 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. No download or player account is required.
For this game, how many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. The instructions above use these same rules.
When I start, why are some tiles green?
They have a chain of matching cable ends to the central server. The instructions above use these same rules.
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. The game is played locally in your browser.
On this page, 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.
