How to solve sliding puzzles

A sliding puzzle may look simple, but it’s a game of strategy—much like chess. Success in mastering puzzles isn’t about luck; it’s about planning, patience, and pattern recognition. Now you can learn a bulletproof method for solving sliding puzzles, along with practical tips to improve your skills.

Puzzle 3 x 3

1. Solve the first row
2. Solve the left column
3. Solve the second row
4. Finish the puzzle

Using this method, you can also solve puzzles like 3 × 4, 4 × 4, 5 × 5, 6 × 6, etc.

In this video, you’ll see step-by-step guides that help you understand the logic behind every move.

Puzzle 3 x 5

Solving 15 tiles requires a slight modification of the row-column method (3×3).

1. Solve the first row
2. Solve the second row
3. Solve the left column
4. Solve the third row
5. Solve the middle column
6. Finish the puzzle

Watch video (3×3) for a detailed guide.

Puzzle 3 x 6

Solving 18 tiles requires a slight modification of the row-column method (3×3).

1. Solve the first row
2. Solve the second row
3. Solve the third row
4. Solve the left column
5. Solve the fourth row
6. Solve the middle column
7. Finish the puzzle

Watch video (3×3) for a detailed guide.

Puzzle 3 x 7

Solving 21 tiles requires a slight modification of the row-column method (3×3).

1. Solve the first row
2. Solve the second row
3. Solve the third row
4. Solve the fourth row
5. Solve the left column
6. Solve the fifth row
7. Solve the middle column
8. Finish the puzzle

Watch video (3×3) for a detailed guide.