How to play
- Choose a tile directly beside the empty space.
- The chosen tile slides into the empty position.
- Continue moving tiles until 1 through 8 appear in order.
- Use Shuffle to start a different solvable board.
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Puzzle
Sliding Puzzle
Slide numbered tiles into order using the empty space.
Move a tile beside the empty space. Arrange the numbers from 1 to 8.
About Sliding Puzzle
The sliding puzzle uses eight numbered tiles and one empty space. Move neighbouring tiles until the numbers appear in order. Every shuffled board is created through legal moves, so it always remains solvable.
Tips and strategy
- Solve the top row before concentrating on the lower rows.
- Plan two or three moves ahead instead of chasing one tile.
- Use the empty space as a route around the board.
- Do not disturb a completed section unless necessary.
Why people play
- Practises spatial reasoning.
- Encourages planning and patience.
- Offers a familiar puzzle without downloads or sign-up.