Game guide · SYXDBZ
Find your footing in Netwalk
Check the rule below as you play. Rotate tiles to form one connected network reaching every cell, without loose ends or loops. The game area remains available above the explanation. A new 5×5 network is created and its tiles are rotated. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
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
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. 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 you are aiming for
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.
Step by step
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
The board gives you the information needed for the next action. Tap network tiles to rotate. Use Undo for the previous rotation and New puzzle for another generated layout. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
An example to follow
Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. 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.
Where a round can go wrong
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. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
If you are unsure
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.
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.
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. The game is played locally in your browser.
During a round, 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 worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
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.
During a round, how many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. No download or player account is required.
On this page, why are some tiles green?
They have a chain of matching cable ends to the central server. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
During a round, can a cable leave the board?
No. This version has fixed boundaries and no wrapping. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
Is every puzzle solvable?
The generator starts from a connected tree and rotates its tiles, so the original orientation is a valid solution. Keep the current game state in view while applying this 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. The game is played locally in your browser.