Connect
Draw paths to link every pair of matching colored dots.
The rules
How to play
- 01
Match the dots
Connect each pair of same-colored dots with a single continuous path drawn between the two endpoints.
- 02
Straight moves only
Paths move horizontally or vertically from cell to cell — never diagonally, and never through another color.
- 03
No crossing
Paths cannot cross, overlap, or share any cell. Each cell belongs to exactly one color pair.
- 04
Fill the grid
A puzzle is only complete once every cell is covered by a path. No empty squares may remain.
- 05
Draw and clear
Click and drag from a colored dot to lay a path; double-click a path to clear it and try another route.
Play smarter
Six ways to route the grid
Start with forced moves
Look for dots in corners or on edges where there's only one possible direction to leave from.
Work adjacent pairs first
Dots that sit close together often have simple, short connections — lock those in early.
Don't trap dots
Avoid routes that box in another pair and cut it off from the cells it needs to connect.
Fill every cell
All cells must be covered. If you see empty space, some path still has to be routed through it.
Think ahead
Before committing a long path, picture how it reshapes the routes left for every other color.
Undo freely
Experimentation is part of the fun — back up over a path or undo to test a different layout.
Watch & learn
Two minutes to mastery
From the Intel desk
Reading for the curious
Connect Puzzle: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing Perfect Paths
Learn how to solve Connect puzzles (Flow Free/Numberlink) from scratch. Master the basic rules, follow our visual step-by-step tutorial, and discover essential strategies for beginners.
Connect Puzzle Strategies: Master the Art of Flow
Master Connect puzzles with the parity trick, cell-counting method, and pinch-point technique. Learn why your paths keep failing and how to fix them.
Logic Puzzles for Kids: How Puzzles Build Math-Ready Minds (Ages 6-8)
Research-backed guide for parents on how logic puzzles develop working memory, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving skills in children ages 6-8. Includes age-appropriate puzzle recommendations and practical tips.
Keep going
Where to next
Fresh every day
The Daily Connect
One shared grid for everyone, every day. Build a streak and compare your solving time.
Go deeper
Rules & strategy guide
From forced moves to routing whole regions — the complete written guide with worked examples.
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