Game guide · TIANNBO
The essentials of playing Netwalk
A careful first move helps you understand the round. 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.
A focus for your next round
Take a moment to check the current turn. 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.
The objective of a round
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. 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 walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
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. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Follow the example
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. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Notice this detail
The board gives you the information needed for the next action. A tile glowing green only means it reaches the server. The whole board also needs every end matched and all cells connected. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
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. A new round resets the current game.
How do the controls work?
Tap network tiles to rotate. Use Undo for the previous rotation and New puzzle for another generated layout. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
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. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
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 instructions above use these same rules.
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. You can start a new round from the game controls.
On this page, how many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
When I start, why are some tiles green?
They have a chain of matching cable ends to the central server. The game is played locally in your browser.
Can a cable leave the board?
No. This version has fixed boundaries and no wrapping. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
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. You can start a new round from the game controls.
For this game, must I find exactly the stored answer?
No. Any orientation with all ends matched, all cells connected and no loop completes the puzzle. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
