Hashi Bridges

THE PLAYBOOK · XH0411

How to play Hashi Bridges

A round of Hashi Bridges at XH0411 begins with understanding the objective. Connect all islands into one network with exactly the indicated number of attached bridges. The learning focus here is first-round orientation, supported by the rule notes below.

Ten checked nine-island layouts. Only listed straight adjacent connections are allowed.

First-round orientation

Before playing, identify the objective and the input controls. Use your first round to learn what changes after a valid action.

Your goal

Connect all islands into one network with exactly the indicated number of attached bridges.

Step by step

1. Select two neighbouring islands or click an edge.
2. Cycle zero, one or two bridges.
3. Match every numbered island.
4. Check puzzle also verifies the islands form one network.

Controls

Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.

A useful example

An island marked 3 may use a double bridge and a single bridge.

Watch out for this

Correct totals in separate disconnected groups do not win.

Common questions