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How to play Slitherlink
Read the aim of Slitherlink, then make your first move. Draw one closed loop whose edges match the count around every numbered cell. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Look at what changes after your first action.
Ten 4×4 loop puzzles with all cell clues shown.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
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. 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
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. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
Several small loops are invalid even if clues match. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Slitherlink?
For clarity: Draw one closed loop whose edges match the count around every numbered cell.
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.
While learning, what example helps explain Slitherlink?
Here is the relevant explanation: A 0 cell has no loop edge around it; a 3 has exactly three.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Slitherlink?
The key detail is this: 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.
Which play mode does Slitherlink use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.