Sliding Puzzle
Slide tiles to arrange numbers in order!
What Is This Tool?
Play a classic sliding number puzzle free in your browser — no download, no account, and no ads interrupting the game. Click a tile next to the empty space to slide it into place, and rearrange the shuffled grid back into numerical order. The game tracks your Moves and Time as you play, and shows Solved! the moment you complete the puzzle.
How to Use
- Choose a Size for the grid before you start, if a size option is available.
- Press Shuffle or New Game to scramble the tiles into a random starting position.
- Click or tap a tile next to the empty space to slide it into that gap.
- Keep sliding tiles to arrange the numbers back into order.
- Watch the Moves and Time counters as you go — both update live while you play.
- When every tile is in the correct position, the game shows Solved!.
Common Use Cases
- Practising spatial reasoning and forward planning
- Taking a quiet, focused break between work or study sessions
- Replaying a familiar puzzle without installing anything
- Challenging yourself to solve the puzzle in fewer Moves or less Time
- A relaxing puzzle to play on a phone without downloading an app
Tips & Tricks
- Solve the puzzle a row or column at a time, starting with one edge, rather than jumping between areas.
- Once a tile is correctly placed, try to avoid moving it again until it's necessary.
- Plan a few slides ahead — moving the empty space toward the tile you need often takes more than one click.
- If you're aiming for a low Moves count, pause to plan your route instead of sliding tiles at random.
- Try a smaller Size first if one is available, then work up to a larger grid as you get more comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this sliding puzzle free to play?
Yes — completely free, with no account, no download, and no installation required.
How do I move a tile?
Click or tap any tile that sits next to the empty space, and it slides into that gap.
How do I win?
Arrange all the tiles back into numerical order. The game shows Solved! as soon as the puzzle is complete.
Can I change the grid size?
A Size option lets you adjust the grid — try the available options to see which difficulty suits you.
Are my Moves and Time tracked?
Yes, both are shown live while you play, so you can try to beat your own result on the next round.
Can I start over?
Yes. Press New Game or Shuffle to scramble the tiles again and start a fresh attempt.
Can I play on a phone?
Yes, tiles can be tapped on a touchscreen as well as clicked on desktop.
Do I need an internet connection while playing?
Once the page has loaded, the puzzle runs entirely in your browser, so gameplay doesn't depend on a live connection.
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