THE PLAYBOOK · MYUEJIA
How to play 15 Puzzle
Make 15 Puzzle your next activity in the game library. Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. 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. Look at the feedback after the action.
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. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. 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.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of 15 Puzzle?
The key detail is this: Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right.
While learning, how do I control 15 Puzzle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain 15 Puzzle?
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?
The key detail is this: A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles.
Before I begin, what format does 15 Puzzle offer?
For clarity: Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For this browser game, 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.
