Slide Puzzle
How to Play Slide Puzzle
Slide Puzzle is the classic sliding tile game: a 4x4 grid holds fifteen numbered tiles and one empty square. Slide the tiles around the empty space until the numbers run from 1 to 15 in order. There is no timer and no way to lose, which is exactly why it works as a wind-down game — you can pick it up for two minutes or twenty, and the only thing that matters is the next move. It runs in your browser with no download and no sign-up.
- Click or tap any tile directly next to the empty square to slide it into that space.
- Move one tile at a time, and only into the gap.
- Arrange the tiles from 1 through 15, left to right and top to bottom.
- Use Shuffle to start a fresh puzzle whenever you like.
Tips and Strategy
Start With the Top Row
Solve tiles 1 to 4 first and then leave that row alone. Trying to fix the whole board at once makes it harder to see your next move.
Work Row by Row
After the first row, finish the second, then the third. Keep completed rows intact while you work below them.
Keep the Empty Square Moving
Plan two or three moves ahead and guide the gap around the tiles you still need to move.
Also Known As
slide puzzle, sliding puzzle, sliding tile puzzle, slider puzzle, number slide, number slider, slider number, slide puzzle solver
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Slide Puzzle free to play?
Yes. Every game on Relaxing Games is free, with no download, account, or paywall.
Can I play Slide Puzzle on my phone?
Yes. The board is sized for touch, so tapping a tile is all you need in a modern mobile browser.
Is there a time limit?
No. There is no clock or losing state, so you can take as long as you like.
What is the goal of a slide puzzle?
Slide the numbered tiles until they are in order from 1 to 15, using the single empty space to move them.