Sliding Tiles brings the classic sliding puzzle to your iPhone in three modes: use a photo from your camera roll, pick one of seven preset illustrations, or tackle a traditional number puzzle. Choose between 3×3 easy and 4×4 hard difficulty, watch an animated shuffle get the pieces mixed up, then tap adjacent pieces into the empty space to restore the original image. Simple controls, endless replay.
Play with a photo from your camera roll, choose one of seven preset illustrations, or go classic with a number puzzle. A different mode every day keeps things fresh.
Every mode offers two difficulty levels: 3×3 with 8 tiles for a quick solve, or 4×4 with 15 tiles for a real challenge. Great for all skill levels.
At the start of each game, tiles shuffle one step at a time over 20 moves with smooth spring animation. The shuffle is always solvable by design.
When every tile snaps into its correct position, a completion alert appears. Dismiss it and hit Shuffle again for your next round immediately.
The mode selection screen offers three distinct paths. Photo mode lets you pick any image from your camera roll and turns it into a sliding puzzle automatically. Illustration mode presents seven built-in images to choose from. Number mode delivers the classic 8-puzzle and 15-puzzle experience with dedicated number layouts for each grid size. Switch modes any time for a completely different feel.
No matter which mode you choose, you can select Easy (3×3, 8 tiles) or Hard (4×4, 15 tiles). The 3×3 grid is approachable for casual play and younger players, while the 4×4 grid offers a genuine brain workout. The same image at a different grid size feels like a whole new puzzle.
When a game begins, the tiles shuffle step by step with a spring animation over 20 moves. The shuffle algorithm prevents the same tile from moving twice in a row, ensuring a well-mixed starting position every time. Tapping is disabled during the shuffle and re-enabled the moment it finishes so you can jump right in.
Tap any tile adjacent to the empty space and it slides over instantly. No dragging, no swiping — just tap. The game automatically detects when all tiles are in the solved position and shows the clear alert. From there you can shuffle and replay without leaving the screen.
From the home screen, tap Select Photo, Select Illustration, or Numbers. For photo and illustration modes, pick your image and then choose Easy (3×3) or Hard (4×4) to start the game.
Tap any tile next to the black empty space to slide it over. Keep tapping and sliding to rearrange the tiles back into the original image or number order.
When every tile is in the correct position, a completion alert appears. Tap the Shuffle button any time to mix things up again, or head back to try a different mode or difficulty.
"I use family photos as puzzles and we race each other to see who can solve it faster. Started with 3×3 and now we are all on 4×4. Simple but totally addictive."
"Perfect for commuting. Tap controls mean I can play with one hand on the train. The illustration mode has some really nice artwork too."
"I have always loved the 15-puzzle and the number mode nails it. The animated shuffle looks great and the whole thing runs super smoothly."
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