Hashiwokakero
About Hashiwokakero
Hashiwokakero is a puzzle game played on a grid of numbered islands. Your task is to link every island together using bridges, drawn horizontally or vertically between them. Each island's number tells you exactly how many bridges must connect to it, and you build the full network by placing the right bridges between the right pairs of islands.
How to play Hashiwokakero
Look at the number on each island, that is how many bridges must touch it in total. Draw bridges between islands that line up horizontally or vertically. You can connect two islands with up to two bridges. Keep adjusting your bridges until every island has exactly the number of connections shown on it and all islands are linked together.
Tips for playing Hashiwokakero
- Start with islands that have high numbers or few possible neighbors, since their bridges are often forced.
- Count carefully before placing a second bridge between two islands, since two is the maximum allowed.
- Recheck each island's total connections as you go, since one mistake can throw off the whole grid.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hashiwokakero?
It is a puzzle game where you connect numbered islands using bridges so that each island has the exact number of bridges shown on it.
Can bridges cross each other in Hashiwokakero?
Bridges only run horizontally or vertically between islands, connecting them in straight lines.
How many bridges can connect two islands in Hashiwokakero?
Two islands can be connected with a maximum of two bridges.
