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Slide tiles into order. Use the empty space to move.
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Sliding Puzzle
Slide numbered tiles into order with the empty space, then chase a lower move count.
How to play
Learn the objective before jumping into a new run.
- Choose Easy 3x3, Standard 4x4, or Hard 5x5, then slide numbered tiles through the empty space.
- The goal is to arrange every tile in order with the blank space at the end.
- Your local best is the fewest moves used to solve each board size.
Controls
Keyboard and mobile instructions for this game.
- Mouse or touch: tap a tile next to the empty space to slide it.
- Keyboard: focus the board and use arrow keys to move the empty space.
- Use New puzzle to shuffle a fresh solvable board.
Tips
Small habits that can improve your score.
- Solve the top row first, then work left to right as the board shrinks.
- Keep the empty space near the tiles you are trying to position.
- Avoid fixing the final row too early; leave room to cycle tiles into place.
FAQ
Quick answers for common questions.
Is every Sliding Puzzle board solvable?
Yes. New puzzles are generated by making legal moves from a solved board, so every shuffle has a solution.
Can I play Sliding Puzzle on mobile?
Yes. Tap any tile next to the empty space to slide it.
What does best mean?
Best is your lowest local move count for the selected board size in this browser.
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