THE PLAYBOOK · 06HC
Getting started with 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. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Look at what changes after your first action.
A focus for your next round
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Notice the feedback after each input.
The objective of a round
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Start with a deliberate move.
Making your moves
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.
Follow the example
When the gap is in the last square, only the tile above it and the tile to its left can move into it. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Read the matching step again.
Where a round can go wrong
A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Helpful answers for players
When I return, what is the goal of 15 Puzzle?
Arrange 1 to 15 in reading order with the empty square at the bottom right.
For my first round, how do I control 15 Puzzle?
The key detail is this: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
As a new player, what example helps explain 15 Puzzle?
When the gap is in the last square, only the tile above it and the tile to its left can move into it.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in 15 Puzzle?
Here is the relevant explanation: A distant tile cannot jump across other tiles.
Before I begin, what format does 15 Puzzle offer?
For clarity: Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does 15 Puzzle use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.