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How to play Slitherlink
Open Slitherlink, check the instructions and begin a round. Draw one closed loop whose edges match the count around every numbered cell. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Ten 4×4 loop puzzles with all cell clues shown.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Draw one closed loop whose edges match the count around every numbered cell. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Step by step
- Click an edge to draw, exclude or clear it.
- Count the four edges around each cell.
- Do not branch or form separate loops.
- Check puzzle verifies every clue and loop connectivity.
Controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
A 0 cell has no loop edge around it; a 3 has exactly three. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
Several small loops are invalid even if clues match. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Slitherlink?
The key detail is this: Draw one closed loop whose edges match the count around every numbered cell.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Slitherlink?
For clarity: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Slitherlink?
For clarity: A 0 cell has no loop edge around it; a 3 has exactly three.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Slitherlink?
Keep this in mind: Several small loops are invalid even if clues match.
While reading the Guide, what format does Slitherlink offer?
Keep this in mind: Ten 4×4 loop puzzles with all cell clues shown.
Before I begin, which play mode does Slitherlink use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
