How to Play Hashi

Connect numbered islands with bridges so every island has exactly the right number of connections and all islands form one group. Also known as Hashiwokakero.

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The Rules

Available in 3 sizes (7x7, 10x10, 14x14) and 3 difficulty levels (easy, normal, hard).

See It in Action

Click between islands to draw bridges — each island needs exactly its number of connections

How to Play

  1. Find islands with large numbers in corners or near borders — they have fewer neighbour options and are most constrained
  2. Connect islands that can only reach each other with the required number of bridges
  3. Add double bridges where required: two bridges can connect the same pair of islands
  4. Ensure all islands are connected — no isolated clusters are allowed

Pro Tips

An island numbered "1" can only have one bridge — its direction is limited by available neighbours

Corner and edge islands have fewer neighbours, making them easier to resolve first

Avoid creating a fully connected sub-cluster while other islands are still disconnected — it traps you

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hashi?

Hashi (Hashiwokakero) is a logic puzzle where numbered islands must be connected by bridges. Each island must have exactly as many bridges as its number, and all islands must be reachable from any other island.

Choose Your Challenge

Start with easy to learn the rules, then progress to harder difficulties.

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