How to Play Connect
Overview
Connect (also known as Flow Free or Numberlink) is a path-drawing puzzle. The goal is to connect pairs of matching colored dots with continuous paths that fill the entire grid without crossing or overlapping.
Video Tutorial
Rules
- 1Connect each pair of same-colored dots with a continuous path.
- 2Paths can only move horizontally or vertically (no diagonals).
- 3Paths cannot cross, overlap, or share any cells with other paths.
- 4Every cell in the grid must be filled to complete the puzzle.
- 5Each path must start and end at the matching colored endpoints.
Color Guide
Each puzzle uses a set of colored dots. Match dots of the same color:
red
cyan
yellow
purple
green
orange
blue
pink
Controls
Click & DragDraw path from colored dot
ReleaseComplete the path segment
Double-ClickClear the path at that cell
BacktrackDrag back over path to undo
Ctrl+ZUndo last move
Solving Strategies
Start with Forced Moves
Look for dots in corners or edges where there's only one possible direction to go.
Work on Adjacent Pairs
Dots that are close together often have simpler paths - solve these first.
Don't Trap Dots
Avoid creating paths that would block other dots from connecting to their pairs.
Fill Every Cell
Remember that all cells must be filled. If you see empty space, a path needs to go through it.
Think Ahead
Before drawing a long path, consider how it will affect other colors' routes.
Pro Tips
- •Paths usually don't need to be the shortest route - they fill the grid.
- •If you're stuck, try a different approach - there may be multiple solutions.
- •Use the undo button freely - experimentation is part of solving.
- •On larger grids, focus on one area at a time rather than the whole puzzle.