THE PLAYBOOK · 850305
How to play 15 Puzzle
Start 15 Puzzle in your browser at 850305. Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. The page pairs the game with explain your choice, an example and answers about this edition.
Explain your choice
Try describing the reason for a move or action in one sentence. If the reason is unclear, revisit the rules before continuing.
Your goal
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
A useful example
When the gap is in the last square, only the tile above it and the tile to its left can move into it.
Watch out for this
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles.
Common questions
Can you show a concrete example?
When the gap is in the last square, only the tile above it and the tile to its left can move into it.
What is included in this edition?
Move fifteen numbered tiles through a single empty space. Every shuffled board is created by legal moves from the solved position.
Which controls should I use?
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
