THE PLAYBOOK · LOCTITECN
Find your footing in 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. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Look at what changes after your first action.
Build familiarity through play
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Make the next step deliberately.
Understand the aim
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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.
How your actions work
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
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.
A useful caution
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles. Check the rule before repeating the action. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Questions that come up during play
While reading the Guide, 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?
The key detail is this: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
While reading the Guide, 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.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in 15 Puzzle?
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles.
When I return, 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 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.