Sliding Puzzle

Play the classic 15-puzzle (sliding number puzzle) online for free. Slide the tiles to arrange them in order. Choose 3x3, 4x4 or 5x5.

Moves
0
Time
0:00
Size

Game Area

How to Play

Controls

  • Click a tile next to the empty space to slide it.
  • Arrange the numbers from 1 to N in order with the empty slot at the end.
  • Switch between 3x3, 4x4 and 5x5 for easier or harder puzzles.

About

The sliding puzzle (also called the 15-puzzle) is a classic mechanical puzzle. Tiles slide into the single empty space, and the goal is to order them from 1 to N.

Tips

  • Solve the corners and edges first, then the center.
  • Work row by row from the top down.
  • Plan moves ahead; random sliding rarely solves it.