Sliding Puzzle
Play the classic sliding puzzle (15-puzzle) in your browser. Slide tiles to arrange numbers in order from 1 to 15.
What Is
The sliding puzzle is a classic brain teaser where numbered tiles are arranged in a grid with one empty space. Slide tiles to arrange them in numerical order. Available in 3×3, 4×4, and 5×5 sizes.
How to Use
- Click a tile adjacent to the empty space to slide it.
- Arrange all numbers in order from left to right, top to bottom.
- Choose board size (3×3, 4×4, or 5×5) for different difficulty levels.
- Use the Shuffle button to start fresh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I solve the sliding puzzle?
Start by placing tiles 1-3 in the top row, then work row by row. The last row requires cycling three tiles.
What's the minimum number of moves?
For a 3×3 puzzle, the hardest configurations require 31 moves. For 4×4, up to 80 moves.
Is this the same as the 15-puzzle?
Yes — the 4×4 version is the classic 15-puzzle. We also offer 3×3 and 5×5 variants.