Game guide · 05MC
Read before your next round of Netwalk
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 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.
Try a more deliberate round
Check the rule below as you play. Every cable end must meet the corresponding end of a neighbouring tile; no cable may point outside the board.
The challenge in front of you
Take a moment to check the current turn. Rotate tiles to form one connected network reaching every cell, without loose ends or loops.
The steps to play
- 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.
Using the playing area
Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. 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.
Work through an example
Check the rule below as you play. A tile with north and east cables connects only to matching south and west cables on those neighbours. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
Avoid this misunderstanding
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. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Common questions
For this game, what is the aim of Netwalk?
Rotate tiles to form one connected network reaching every cell, without loose ends or loops. The instructions above use these same rules.
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 worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
When I start, can you show an example?
A tile with north and east cables connects only to matching south and west cables on those neighbours. A new round resets the current game.
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. A new round resets the current 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 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. The game is played locally in your browser.
During a round, why are some tiles green?
They have a chain of matching cable ends to the central server. You can start a new round from the game controls.
When I start, 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 worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
When I start, must I find exactly the stored answer?
No. Any orientation with all ends matched, all cells connected and no loop completes the puzzle. No download or player account is required.
