About Bridges
Join numbered islands with straight bridges. Each island needs its stated number of connections; bridges cannot cross, and all islands must form one connected network.
How to play
- Goal
- Connect every sanctuary with bridges so each has its number of them.
- How it ends
- A map is solved when every number is met, no bridges cross and all sanctuaries form one realm. There is no way to lose.
- Record
- The fastest clean solve of each map, with its holder's name.
- Choose a numbered sanctuary, then choose a glowing nearest neighbour to place a bridge.
- Repeat the same pair for a double bridge. Each number must equal the bridges touching that sanctuary.
- Do not cross bridges, and connect every sanctuary into one realm.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Tap / left click | Choose two sanctuaries and place a bridge |
| Right click / X | Remove one bridge from the chosen pair |
| Arrow keys | Move between sanctuaries |
| Space / Enter | Choose the focused sanctuary |
| Z / R / Escape | Undo, restart, or open all maps |
Good to know
Named time records, completion, current practice map, sound and reduced-motion preference persist in this browser.
Watch how to play
Did you know?
Nikoli describes Bridges as a kingdom of islands: the numbers are their populations, and every citizen must be able to travel between all the islands. That story explains why separate bridge networks are not enough.
Source: Nikoli: Hashiwokakero
