Game guide · 5AICAKE
Making your first moves in Netwalk
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.
Random 5×5 spanning-tree layouts are solvable by construction. Unique solution is not claimed; every valid connected, loop-free solution is accepted.
One thing to notice as you play
Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. 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.
The challenge in front of you
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.
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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Read the position before choosing your 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.
Work through an 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. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
A mistake to avoid
A tile glowing green only means it reaches the server. The whole board also needs every end matched and all cells connected.
More answers before you play
During a round, what is the aim of Netwalk?
Rotate tiles to form one connected network reaching every cell, without loose ends or loops. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
How do the controls work?
Tap network tiles to rotate. Use Undo for the previous rotation and New puzzle for another generated layout. The instructions above use these same rules.
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. No download or player account is required.
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 controls work with mouse or touch.
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.
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. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
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. You can start a new round from the game controls.
Must I find exactly the stored answer?
No. Any orientation with all ends matched, all cells connected and no loop completes the puzzle. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
