THE PLAYBOOK · HRZBANJIA
15 Puzzle: from controls to your first round
Read the aim of 15 Puzzle, then make your first move. Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. Look at what changes after your first action. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Bring this focus to a round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.
What the game asks you to do
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. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Making your moves
- 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
Try this 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. Read the matching step again.
An important reminder
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
More answers before you play
What is the goal of 15 Puzzle?
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right.
For my first round, how do I control 15 Puzzle?
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
When I return, 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.
When I return, what should I watch out for in 15 Puzzle?
Keep this in mind: A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles.
On this playing page, 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.
While learning, 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.
