Slide Puzzle

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Slide Puzzle is the classic sliding tile puzzle. The tiles are scrambled and there is one empty space. Slide tiles into the gap, one at a time, until the picture or numbers are back in order. Choose a board from 3×3 to 5×5 and try to solve it in fewer moves.

How to play

  1. Choose a size (3×3, 4×4 or 5×5) and Picture or Numbers mode.
  2. Slide a tile next to the empty space into it.
  3. Keep sliding until all tiles are back in order.
  4. Use Peek to see the finished picture.

Controls

Computer
Click a tile next to the gap to slide it, or use the arrow keys or WASD.
Phone and tablet
Tap a tile or swipe to slide it into the empty space.

Tips

  • Solve the top row first, then the next, one row at a time.
  • Leave the last two rows to solve together.
  • Start with 3×3 to learn the patterns.

Questions

Are all puzzles solvable?
Yes, every scramble can be solved.
Can I play with numbers instead of a picture?
Yes, choose Numbers mode on the start screen.