Numberlink

Connect matching dots and fill every square.

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NUMBERLINK

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Game controls & settings

ARROWS move · SPACE/ENTER pick up the dot or path under the cursor, then the arrows draw it, SPACE again lets go · a path ends on its matching dot · running into another path cuts it · X clears the path under the cursor · connect every pair AND fill every square · U undo

How to play Numberlink

Join each pair of matching dots with a continuous path. Paths cannot cross and must cover the entire grid together. Play with the original Nickelbar rules and board drawings. Help below the game lists its keyboard and mouse shortcuts. Your current game stays in this browser tab.

Press a dot and drag to its matching partner.
With a keyboard, use Space to pick up a path and arrows to draw.
Fill every square. Right-click or X clears a path.

Keyboard & mouse controls

Press a dot (or the end of a path) and drag to draw; RIGHT-click a path to clear it

Arrow keys: Move or select a square
Space / Enter: Play the selected move, or resume
N / P: New game / pause
H / Tab: Help and settings / choose a game
U: Undo (where available)

Click the board before using keyboard controls. On a phone, you can also use the buttons beneath it.

Common questions

Is Numberlink free?

Yes. Play in your browser without an account or a download.

Can I pause and come back?

Press P to pause. Your current game is kept in this browser tab’s session; your best score is stored on this device. Clearing browser data removes saved progress.

Where is this game from?

The game engine and board drawings come from Nickelbar by Cob Muddybug, adapted to run in a browser. MIT licence and credit.