Meet the Sliding Puzzle
Play the classic 15-tile sliding puzzle free online! Arrange tiles 1–15 in order using the fewest moves and fastest time.
- Free to use
- No signup
- Nothing to install
- Works in any modern browser
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See it in action
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What is the Sliding Puzzle?
The sliding puzzle is a classic 15-tile brain teaser. Slide the numbered tiles around the grid using the one empty space until they're all back in order.
3 steps to your result
Open the tool and follow along. Nothing to install.
What you get
Click or tap a tile to slide it; Arrow keys: slide tiles
Solve the top row first, then the second row.
Leave the last two rows for the end and solve them column by column.
Don't be afraid to undo progress to get a stuck tile moving.
AZRS tools are free to open and use.
It opens in your browser, so there is nothing to download.
How it compares
A plain look at this tool next to the usual alternative.
| This game | Desktop software | |
|---|---|---|
| Install | Nothing to install | Usually an app or program to install |
| Account | No signup | Depends on the product |
| Cost | Free to use | Free or paid, depends on the product |
Questions people ask
Is every puzzle solvable?
Yes, the tiles are always shuffled into a solvable position.
Is it free?
Yes, free in your browser.
How do I use the Sliding Puzzle?
1. Tiles next to the empty space can slide into it. 2. Move tiles around to put the numbers in order. 3. Finish with 1 to 15 in rows and the empty space in the bottom-right corner. 4. Try to solve it in as few moves as you can.
Any tips for good results?
Solve the top row first, then the second row. Leave the last two rows for the end and solve them column by column. Don't be afraid to undo progress to get a stuck tile moving.
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