Game guide · 10000ZW
The Netwalk playbook
Read the position before choosing your next action. 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.
Random 5×5 spanning-tree layouts are solvable by construction. Unique solution is not claimed; every valid connected, loop-free solution is accepted.
Something to practise
A careful first move helps you understand the round. Every cable end must meet the corresponding end of a neighbouring tile; no cable may point outside the board. The game area remains available above the explanation.
What counts as success
Read the position before choosing your next action. Rotate tiles to form one connected network reaching every cell, without loose ends or loops.
Start here and follow along
- 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
Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your action. Tap network tiles to rotate. Use Undo for the previous rotation and New puzzle for another generated layout.
Put the rules into context
Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your action. A tile with north and east cables connects only to matching south and west cables on those neighbours.
A mistake to avoid
Take a moment to check the current turn. A tile glowing green only means it reaches the server. The whole board also needs every end matched and all cells connected. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Clarifying the way this game works
During a round, what is the aim of Netwalk?
Rotate tiles to form one connected network reaching every cell, without loose ends or loops. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
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. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
During a round, can you show an example?
A tile with north and east cables connects only to matching south and west cables on those neighbours. You can start a new round from the game controls.
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. No download or player account is required.
For this game, 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 worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
When I start, how many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
On this page, why are some tiles green?
They have a chain of matching cable ends to the central server. A new round resets the current game.
When I start, can a cable leave the board?
No. This version has fixed boundaries and no wrapping. A new round resets the current game.
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.
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.