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Read before your next round of 15 Puzzle
Try 15 Puzzle at your own pace and keep its objective in view. 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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Take a closer look while playing
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Refer to the controls when needed.
The purpose of your moves
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
The playing sequence
- 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.
The controls to know
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use one clear input at a time.
Learn from a sample situation
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. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Questions about this game
For my first round, what is the goal of 15 Puzzle?
For clarity: Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right.
As a new player, how do I control 15 Puzzle?
The key detail is this: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For this browser game, what example helps explain 15 Puzzle?
Here is the relevant explanation: When the gap is in the last square, only the tile above it and the tile to its left can move into it.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in 15 Puzzle?
For clarity: A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles.
On this playing page, 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.
For my first round, which play mode does 15 Puzzle use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.