RANGER Puzzle guide
Connect the pairs: a path-drawing puzzle
In a connect-the-pairs puzzle (also called numberlink), you draw a line to join each matching pair. Lines can't cross or share a square, so every path you draw changes what the others can do.
WALKIES turns it into dog walks: lead every pup to its own doghouse. Boards start at 4x4 and grow to 9x10. A perfect park uses every single square.
How to play
- Drag from a pup to its own doghouse to draw its walk.
- Walks move up, down, left and right, never diagonally.
- Walks can't cross or share a square.
- Connect every pair to finish. Fill every square too for a perfect park.
Tips
- Do the pairs that are close together or squeezed against a wall first.
- Corners are dead ends: whatever passes a corner square usually has to turn there.
- If a walk goes the wrong side of another pup, the board can't be finished. Look for the side that leaves room.
- Long walks often hug the edge of the board.
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Questions
What is numberlink?
Numberlink is the classic name for connect-the-pairs puzzles: join matching ends with lines that don't cross. WALKIES is our dog-themed version.
Do I have to fill every square?
No. Connecting every pair finishes the board. Filling every square as well earns a perfect park.
Is there a daily puzzle?
Yes. A new walk comes out every day, the same one for everyone, with a streak and a Share button.
Is it free?
Yes. Every puzzle is free to play in your browser. There are no ads, no sign-up and nothing to download.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works on phones, tablets and computers. Your progress is saved on the device you play on.
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