Sliding Puzzle

The sliding puzzle, also known as the 15 puzzle, is a timeless logic game that has captivated players worldwide with its originality. The goal is to slide the numbered tiles across the board to arrange them in the correct order. Its straightforward rules make it accessible to everyone, while the challenge of planning each move keeps your mind engaged.

On this page, you can play the 15 Puzzle online. Set records, compete with friends, or simply enjoy solving this classic sliding game. With a user-friendly interface and smooth animations, this puzzle game will bring you joy and improve your logical thinking skills without needing to buy and store a physical version.

Features of Our Sliding Puzzle Game

• Classic 4x4 board mode, along with 3x3 and 5x5 variations.
• Move counter and timer to track your progress.
• Start a new game with a single click.
• A variety of colorful preset images on different themes.
• Upload your own images to create custom puzzles.
• Option to enable number hints for image-based puzzles.
• Minimalist design to keep the focus on the sliding gameplay.

Start playing the slide puzzle now and challenge yourself with one of the most iconic puzzles of all time! 🧩

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What are the slide puzzles called?

Slide puzzles are commonly referred to as "Sliding Puzzles", "Sliding Tile Puzzles", or "The 15 Puzzle».

2

What is the goal of the sliding puzzle?

The goal of the game is to arrange all the tiles in numerical order (or complete the picture) by moving them one at a time using the empty space.

3

How do I play the sliding puzzle?

Tap or click on a tile adjacent to the empty space to slide it into that space. Repeat until all the tiles are in the correct order or the full image is restored.

4

Can I choose the size of the puzzle grid?

Yes! Our sliding puzzle allows you to choose from different grid sizes like 3×3, 4×4, or 5×5 to increase or decrease difficulty.

5

Are slide puzzles always solvable?

Not all slide puzzles are solvable — it depends on the number of inversions in the tile order. In our game, we make sure every board is solvable.

6

What happens if I get stuck?

If you're stuck, click the "Restart" button to start with a new random tile arrangement. You can also check out our rules page for useful tips!

7

How to solve 3x3 slide puzzle algorithm?

A simple method is to solve the puzzle row by row — start with the top row, then the middle, and finally arrange the bottom corner and center tiles.

8

What is the trick for slide puzzles?

Break the puzzle into sections and solve step by step. Practicing common patterns will improve your skills.