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Tile Slider

Slide numbered blocks using the empty space and reach the solved pattern before moves run out.

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Game overview

Sliding puzzle classic

Tile Slider recreates the classic sliding tile puzzle in the browser. Each board scrambles numbers (or image tiles) and you must drag them into the correct order using a single blank space. It’s a simple concept that quickly becomes a brain teaser on larger grids.

Controls

Mouse or touch

  • Click / tap a tile adjacent to the blank to slide it into the empty spot.
  • Keep sliding until the configuration matches the goal arrangement.

Why play it?

Brain-training fun

  • Great for quick logic workouts and improving spatial reasoning.
  • Runs on any device with no install required.
  • Open-source code for educators or hobbyists exploring puzzle generation.

Tips

Master the board

  • Solve row by row: finish the top row, then move to the next.
  • Leave the last 2×2 block for a final cycle; classic sliding puzzle strategies apply.
  • Undo mistakes by reversing your steps—the blank space is your best tool.

Our take

Why Tile Slider works well here

Tile Slider leans into the timeless appeal of sliding puzzles without overcomplicating the formula. The browser presentation is clean, inputs are responsive, and the focus stays on thinking a few moves ahead rather than wrestling with controls. It’s the sort of puzzle you can leave open in a tab and chip away at between other tasks.

The fact that it runs entirely on the web and exposes its logic in an open-source project also makes this page valuable as a reference. Designers and educators looking to talk about state spaces, parity, or search algorithms can point to Tile Slider as a live, interactive example that students can try instantly.

Who will enjoy it?

If you like methodical, low-pressure brain teasers where solutions feel earned rather than luck-based, Tile Slider is a strong fit. It may feel slow for players who prefer action or heavy narrative, but for puzzle fans and teachers it’s a handy, always-available classic.