9×9 Sliding Puzzle Game and Solver

The 9×9 sliding puzzle represents a perfect square (9² = 81 total positions), making it mathematically elegant and algorithmically fascinating. This extraordinary brain teaser features 80 numbered tiles in a perfect 9×9 grid, presenting a challenge that combines spatial reasoning with mathematical problem-solving and computational thinking.

How to Play 9×9 Sliding Puzzle Game?

Your goal is to arrange 80 numbered tiles (1 through 80) and one empty space in a 9×9 grid:

Final Arrangement:

9x9 puzzle game

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 Algorithm (Tiles 1-9)

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Initialize Variables – Position tiles 1-9 in the top row first

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Execute Top Row – Place tiles in ascending order from left to right

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Verify Algorithm – Confirm top row is correctly positioned

Phase 2: Second Row Algorithm (Tiles 10-18)

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Second Row Loop – Position tiles 10-18 in the second row

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Optimize Positioning – Place tiles in ascending order efficiently

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Check Algorithm – Verify second row completion

Phase 3: Third Row Algorithm (Tiles 19-27)

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Third Row Processing – Position tiles 19-27 in the third row

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Algorithm Efficiency – Optimize tile placement for minimum moves

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Validate Results – Confirm third row is correctly positioned

Phase 4: Fourth Row Algorithm (Tiles 28-36)

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Fourth Row Execution – Position tiles 28-36 in the fourth row

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Optimization Loop – Place tiles efficiently with minimal backtracking

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Algorithm Verification – Check fourth row completion

Phase 5: Fifth Row Algorithm (Tiles 37-45)

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Fifth Row Processing – Position tiles 37-45 in the fifth row

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Center Optimization – Focus on center tiles for maximum efficiency

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Algorithm Validation – Verify fifth row positioning

Phase 6: Sixth Row Algorithm (Tiles 46-54)

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Sixth Row Execution – Position tiles 46-54 in the sixth row

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Efficiency Optimization – Minimize moves while maintaining progress

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Algorithm Check – Confirm sixth row completion

Phase 7: Seventh Row Algorithm (Tiles 55-63)

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Seventh Row Processing – Position tiles 55-63 in the seventh row

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Advanced Optimization – Use sophisticated algorithms for positioning

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Algorithm Verification – Validate seventh row positioning

Phase 8: Eighth Row Algorithm (Tiles 64-72)

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Eighth Row Execution – Position tiles 64-72 in the eighth row

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Final Optimization – Apply advanced algorithms for efficiency

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Algorithm Validation – Check eighth row completion

Phase 9: Final Row Algorithm (Tiles 73-80)

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Final Row Processing – Position tiles 73-80 in the bottom row

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Termination Condition – Place the empty space in bottom-right corner

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Algorithm Success – Confirm puzzle completion

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