THE PLAYBOOK · 09JB
Slitherlink: rules and examples
Take a moment with Slitherlink before moving to another game. Draw one closed loop whose edges match the count around every numbered cell. Use the example below to understand a decision. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Ten 4×4 loop puzzles with all cell clues shown.
An idea for your next attempt
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Draw one closed loop whose edges match the count around every numbered cell. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
Choosing and moving on screen
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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
One way to understand the rules
A 0 cell has no loop edge around it; a 3 has exactly three. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Check the stated objective.
One detail worth checking
Several small loops are invalid even if clues match. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
If you are unsure
Before I begin, what is the goal of Slitherlink?
Keep this in mind: Draw one closed loop whose edges match the count around every numbered cell.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Slitherlink?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Slitherlink?
Keep this in mind: A 0 cell has no loop edge around it; a 3 has exactly three.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Slitherlink?
For clarity: Several small loops are invalid even if clues match.
When I return, what format does Slitherlink offer?
The key detail is this: Ten 4×4 loop puzzles with all cell clues shown.
For this browser game, which play mode does Slitherlink use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.