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Your guide to 15 Puzzle
Make 15 Puzzle your next activity in the game library. Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Bring this focus to a round
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. Make the next step deliberately.
Understand the aim
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A closer look at one example
When the gap is in the last square, only the tile above it and the tile to its left can move into it. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Verify the rule before continuing.
A mistake to avoid
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Questions about this game
As a new player, 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.
When I return, how do I control 15 Puzzle?
For clarity: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For a quick reminder, 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.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in 15 Puzzle?
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles.
While reading the Guide, what format does 15 Puzzle offer?
Keep this in mind: Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
Which play mode does 15 Puzzle use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Before I begin, where should I start with 15 Puzzle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Select a tile directly beside the empty square.
Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for 15 Puzzle?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For this browser game, how can I find 15 Puzzle again?
The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
On this playing page, how do I report an issue with 15 Puzzle?
Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.