4×4 Sliding Puzzle Game and Solver

Solve 4×4 sliding puzzle, the world-famous “15-puzzle” that has captivated puzzle enthusiasts for over a century! This classic brain teaser features 15 numbered tiles in a 4×4 grid, offering the perfect challenge for serious puzzle solvers and strategic thinkers.

The 4×4 sliding puzzle, also known as the “15-puzzle,” was invented in the 1870s and became a worldwide sensation. It’s considered the definitive sliding puzzle challenge that has inspired countless variations and mathematical studies.

How to Play 4×4 Sliding Puzzle Game?

Your goal is to arrange 15 numbered tiles (1 through 15) and one empty space in a 4×4 grid:

Final Arrangement:

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Objective: Move the tiles using the empty space until all numbers are in ascending order from left to right, top to bottom, with the empty space in the bottom-right corner.

Phase 1: Top Row (Tiles 1, 2, 3, 4)

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Position Tile 1 – Move tile 1 to the top-left corner

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Place Tile 2 – Get tile 2 into the top-second position

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Arrange Tile 3 – Move tile 3 to the top-third position

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Complete Top Row – Position tile 4 in the top-right corner

Phase 2: Second Row (Tiles 5, 6, 7, 8)

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Position Tile 5 – Move tile 5 to the second-left position

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Place Tile 6 – Get tile 6 into the second-middle position

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Arrange Tile 7 – Move tile 7 to the second-third position

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Complete Second Row – Position tile 8 in the second-right position

Phase 3: Third Row (Tiles 9, 10, 11, 12)

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Position Tile 9 – Move tile 9 to the third-left position

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Place Tile 10 – Get tile 10 into the third-middle position

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Arrange Tile 11 – Move tile 11 to the third-third position

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Complete Third Row – Position tile 12 in the third-right position

Phase 4: Bottom Row (Tiles 13, 14, 15)

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Final Positioning – Move tiles 13, 14, and 15 into their correct positions

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Empty Space – Ensure the empty space ends up in the bottom-right corner

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