5x5 Zip Puzzle
A 25-cell board with 8 anchors that rewards deliberate mid-board planning.
Grid
5×5
Cells
25
Anchor dots
8
Steps to cover
25
Why players love this grid
Highlights collected from community runs and in-house testing.
- Longer paths create satisfying loops through the middle rows.
- More anchor dots demand controlled turns and fewer corrections.
- Ideal stepping stone before diving into expert-sized grids.
Consistent solvers finish around two minutes once the route is memorized.
5×5
Time:
0.00s
Welcome to Zip Puzzle!
Connect the numbered dots in order by drawing a continuous path that fills the entire grid.
Strategy tips
Use these ideas to tighten your path and avoid dead ends.
Map the final third of the route before you start drawing.
Use gentle zigzags to keep the center open for later anchors.
Leave one edge lane free until the last few numbers.
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