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How to play Slitherlink
Make Slitherlink your next activity in the game library. Draw one closed loop whose edges match the count around every numbered cell. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Read the objective before making your first input. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Ten 4×4 loop puzzles with all cell clues shown.
Keep the aim in sight
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Draw one closed loop whose edges match the count around every numbered cell. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
A 0 cell has no loop edge around it; a 3 has exactly three. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
Several small loops are invalid even if clues match. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
For my first round, 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?
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.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Slitherlink?
The key detail is this: A 0 cell has no loop edge around it; a 3 has exactly three.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Slitherlink?
Here is the relevant explanation: Several small loops are invalid even if clues match.
What format does Slitherlink offer?
Ten 4×4 loop puzzles with all cell clues shown.
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.