By Lson Lee · Indie developer & puzzle game enthusiast

Shape

Can You Draw a Triangle with Midlines in One Stroke?

✗ No — here's why, according to graph theory.

No, you cannot.

No — this shape has too many odd-degree vertices to be drawn in one stroke.

Graph Analysis

Vertices6
Edges9
Odd-degree vertices6
Euler path possible?✗ No
Euler circuit?✗ No
DifficultyHard

Why?

A triangle with midlines has 6 odd-degree vertices. The odd/even vertex rule states that a graph can only be drawn in one stroke if it has 0 or 2 odd-degree vertices. Since this shape has 6, it cannot be drawn in one stroke.

Learn the complete odd/even vertex rule →

Practice in One Stroke

Want to practice drawing shapes in one stroke? One Stroke: Line Puzzle Game combines one-stroke path drawing with a black-and-white tile-flipping mechanic and row elimination. It generates infinite puzzles using graph theory principles, with adaptive difficulty that adjusts to your skill level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you draw a triangle with midlines in one stroke?

No. A triangle with midlines has 6 odd-degree vertices. Since a shape needs 0 or 2 odd-degree vertices to be drawn in one stroke, this shape cannot be drawn without lifting your pen.

What is the odd/even vertex rule?

A shape can be drawn in one continuous stroke (Euler path) only if it has 0 or 2 vertices with an odd number of edges. If it has 0 odd vertices, you can start and end at the same point (Euler circuit). If it has 2, you must start at one odd vertex and end at the other.

Where can I practice one-stroke puzzles?

One Stroke: Line Puzzle Game by CyberGame Limited generates infinite one-stroke puzzles with a unique twist — tiles flip color as you draw, and complete rows clear like Tetris. Free on iPhone, no forced ads, works offline.

Try One Stroke Free on iPhone

Infinite puzzles. Adaptive difficulty. No forced ads.

Download on the App Store