THE PLAYBOOK · YSXBH
Follow the steps for 15 Puzzle
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of 15 Puzzle. Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Look at what changes after your first action.
Something to practise
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Notice the feedback after each input.
What counts as success
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. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Your inputs
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
One way to understand the rules
When the gap is in the last square, only the tile above it and the tile to its left can move into it. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Consider the next action carefully.
An important reminder
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles. Compare the situation with the worked example. 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.
If you are unsure
For this browser game, what is the goal of 15 Puzzle?
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right.
Before I begin, how do I control 15 Puzzle?
Keep this in mind: 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 a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in 15 Puzzle?
Here is the relevant explanation: A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles.
On this playing page, what format does 15 Puzzle offer?
Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For a quick reminder, 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.