THE PLAYBOOK · HTSIFA
How to play 15 Puzzle
Start 15 Puzzle by looking at the playing area and its controls. 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. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Build a steady rhythm
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.
Your goal
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Start with a deliberate move.
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. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
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. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
What is the goal of 15 Puzzle?
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right.
While learning, how do I control 15 Puzzle?
Keep this in mind: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
While learning, what example helps explain 15 Puzzle?
Keep this in mind: 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?
The key detail is this: A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles.
When I return, 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.
For a quick reminder, 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.
