Pearl loop puzzle

Pearls: free pearl loop puzzle online

Draw one closed loop through every pearl. At a white pearl, go straight and turn at the next dot on at least one side. At a black pearl, turn and continue straight through the next dot on both sides. Empty dots are optional.

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Start with black pearls on an edge or in a corner, where the line has fewer ways to turn. The line must turn on the pearl, then continue straight through the next dot on both sides.

RulesLearn white pearls, black pearls, and the one-loop rule. StrategyUse edge pearls, rule out blocked directions, and keep every line in one loop.

How a turn works

Click or tap a segment between neighboring dots to cycle empty, line, and marker. Markers are notes for directions you have ruled out. Hold Shift and click to change only the marker.

Difficulty

We aim for each board to fit one sitting. Easy is shorter. Hard takes longer. If you want more, start another puzzle.

EasyFewer pearls, with more turns near the border.

StandardMore pearl rules interact before a line is forced.

HardA larger loop, with more paths to rule out.