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A practical guide to 15 Puzzle
Bring your attention to one round of 15 Puzzle. Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Something to practise
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
What counts as success
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Start here and follow along
- Select a tile directly beside the empty square.
- The tile slides into the gap; diagonal moves are not allowed.
- Use Undo to step back one move.
- Finish the ordered board, or choose New puzzle.
How to interact with the game
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
One way to understand the rules
When the gap is in the last square, only the tile above it and the tile to its left can move into it. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
Avoid this misunderstanding
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Questions about this game
When I return, what is the goal of 15 Puzzle?
For clarity: Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right.
While learning, how do I control 15 Puzzle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
On this playing page, what example helps explain 15 Puzzle?
When the gap is in the last square, only the tile above it and the tile to its left can move into it.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in 15 Puzzle?
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles.
What format does 15 Puzzle offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
When I return, which play mode does 15 Puzzle use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
