Strategy2 min read
How to play Link
Pairs of matching dots on a grid. Draw a path between each pair; paths can't cross, and together they must fill every square.
Goal
Link every pair and fill the whole grid.
How to play
- Drag from a dot to draw a path, one square at a time, to its partner.
- Drag back over your path to undo. Crossing another path cuts it back.
- Each pair has its own colour and number.
- The grid grows from 5×5 with 4-5 pairs on Easy to 8×8 with 7-9 pairs on Expert. Any way that links every pair and fills the grid counts.
Tips
- Start with pairs near the edges - they have fewer ways to go.
- Hug the walls and other paths; cutting through the middle strands squares.
- On Easy and Medium, a hint draws one path of an answer.
Scoring
- Every correct answer is worth 100 points, scaled by difficulty (Easy ×0.8, Medium ×1, Hard ×1.3, Expert ×1.6).
- Answering within 3 seconds adds a 25-point speed bonus.
- Each answer in a row adds a 15-point streak bonus, up to 10 in a row.
- Using a hint halves the points for that answer and skips the bonuses. Hints are only available on Easy and Medium.
- Your score, streak and achievements are saved to your account when the game ends.
Modes
Classic
A fixed number of rounds, then a results screen.
Endless
Keep playing until you press Quit.
Time Attack
Fit in as many rounds as you can before the clock runs out.
Survival
Play until you run out of lives or make the game-ending mistake.