How to Play Pipes

Rotate pipe segments to create a single connected network from the source to all endpoints. No loops allowed.

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The Rules

Available in 3 sizes (5x5, 7x7, 10x10) and 3 difficulty levels (easy, normal, hard).

See It in Action

Click tiles to rotate them until all pipe ends connect into one network

How to Play

  1. Find edge and corner tiles — they have the fewest valid orientations, so lock those first
  2. Trace from locked tiles inward, rotating each adjacent tile to match the incoming connection
  3. A straight pipe at the grid edge must point inward along the edge — fix those immediately
  4. Work inward from all fixed border tiles to resolve ambiguous center tiles

Pro Tips

Straight pipes at the grid edge can only point along the edge — identify and fix these first

Corner tiles (L-shaped) only have four orientations — eliminate the ones that point off-screen

Think about which pipes must connect given the overall network structure before rotating anything

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you play Pipes?

Click or tap each tile to rotate it. Your goal is to connect all pipe ends so that the entire network is linked without any dead ends or loops.

Choose Your Challenge

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

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