THE PLAYBOOK · COEYSHOES
How to play 15 Puzzle
15 Puzzle gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. Look at what changes after your first action. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Practice with a purpose
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
From the start of a round
- 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 to interact with the game
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
Put the rules into context
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. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Keep this in mind
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Further help with the game
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of 15 Puzzle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right.
Before I begin, how do I control 15 Puzzle?
The key detail is this: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For my first round, what example helps explain 15 Puzzle?
For clarity: When the gap is in the last square, only the tile above it and the tile to its left can move into it.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in 15 Puzzle?
For clarity: A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles.
What format does 15 Puzzle offer?
Keep this in mind: Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
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.