THE PLAYBOOK · HHDMY6
How to play 15 Puzzle
Open 15 Puzzle, check the instructions and begin a round. Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
One thing to notice as you play
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
The challenge in front of you
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
How your actions work
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use one clear input at a time.
An example before you play
When the gap is in the last square, only the tile above it and the tile to its left can move into it. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Verify the rule before continuing.
Where a round can go wrong
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles. Compare the situation with the worked example. 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.
Read these answers for extra help
For a quick reminder, 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?
For clarity: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
While learning, what example helps explain 15 Puzzle?
For clarity: When the gap is in the last square, only the tile above it and the tile to its left can move into it.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in 15 Puzzle?
For clarity: A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles.
For this browser game, 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 my first round, which play mode does 15 Puzzle use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.