A downloadable game for Windows

The 8-puzzle is a sliding puzzle that consists of a 3x3 grid with eight numbered tiles and one blank tile. The goal of the game is to rearrange the tiles to reach a specific target configuration.
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Download

Download
8-puzzle-game.zip 17 MB

Install instructions

Run the game then:

  1. Use the mouse to click on a tile adjacent to the empty space to move it into the empty space.
  2. Press the SPACE key to start the solver and find the solution path. The solver will automatically move the tiles to reach the goal state.
  3. Press the RETURN key to reset the game and generate a new random puzzle configuration.
  4. Press the ESCAPE key or close the game window to exit the game.

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