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How to play 15 Puzzle
Open 15 Puzzle, check the instructions and begin a round. 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. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
When the gap is in the last square, only the tile above it and the tile to its left can move into it. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles. Check the rule before repeating the action. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of 15 Puzzle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right.
While reading the Guide, how do I control 15 Puzzle?
For clarity: 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.
What should I watch out for in 15 Puzzle?
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles.
For my first round, what format does 15 Puzzle offer?
The key detail is this: Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
Which play mode does 15 Puzzle use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.