Game guide · CQXINXING
Your guide to 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.
Random 5×5 spanning-tree layouts are solvable by construction. Unique solution is not claimed; every valid connected, loop-free solution is accepted.
Take a closer look while playing
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. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
The goal to keep in mind
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. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
The order of 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.
How to interact with the game
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.
Learn from a sample situation
The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. A tile with north and east cables connects only to matching south and west cables on those neighbours. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
A useful caution
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.
Game-specific help
For this game, what is the aim of Netwalk?
Rotate tiles to form one connected network reaching every cell, without loose ends or loops. No download or player account is required.
On this page, 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.
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. The controls work with mouse or touch.
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. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
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 instructions above use these same rules.
How many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
On this page, why are some tiles green?
They have a chain of matching cable ends to the central server. The instructions above use these same rules.
When I start, can a cable leave the board?
No. This version has fixed boundaries and no wrapping. You can start a new round from the game controls.
When I start, 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.
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. The game is played locally in your browser.