Game guide · WFMMGS
Rules, controls and help for 15 Puzzle
Start 15 Puzzle by looking at the playing area and its controls. Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Practice with a purpose
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Keep the objective visible.
Aim for this result
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
The order of play
- 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.
The controls to know
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Learn from a sample situation
When the gap is in the last square, only the tile above it and the tile to its left can move into it. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Notice the change in the playing area.
A common point of confusion
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
If you are unsure
While learning, what is the goal of 15 Puzzle?
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right.
As a new player, how do I control 15 Puzzle?
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain 15 Puzzle?
The key detail is this: When the gap is in the last square, only the tile above it and the tile to its left can move into it.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in 15 Puzzle?
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.
As a new player, which play mode does 15 Puzzle use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
Where should I start with 15 Puzzle?
For clarity: Select a tile directly beside the empty square.
Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for 15 Puzzle?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
On this playing page, how can I find 15 Puzzle again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
How do I report an issue with 15 Puzzle?
Keep this in mind: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.
