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🔢 Numpuz
Classic Number Sliding Puzzle · 100 Levels
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🔢 What is Numpuz – Number Sliding Puzzle?
Numpuz is a classic number sliding puzzle game — also known as the 15-puzzle or sliding number game — where you slide numbered tiles across a grid to arrange them in the correct order. With 100 progressively challenging levels across 3×3, 4×4, and 5×5 grids, Numpuz is one of the best free browser puzzle games you can play without downloading anything. Train your brain, improve logical thinking, and beat every level!
Choose Your Level
Start at Level 1 automatically or use the menu button to pick any of the 100 levels. Completed levels are marked with a gold star ⭐.
Spot the Empty Space
Look for the dark empty hole on the board. This is the only space available to slide tiles into. You can only move tiles directly adjacent to it.
Tap to Slide a Tile
Tap or click any numbered tile that is directly above, below, left, or right of the empty space. That tile will slide into the gap.
Arrange Numbers in Order
Your goal is to slide all tiles until numbers run 1, 2, 3 … in order from top-left to bottom-right, with the empty space in the last position.
Use Hints Wisely
Stuck? Tap the 💡 Hint button to highlight the best tile to move next. Note: using a hint deducts points from your final score.
Complete and Score
Solve the puzzle to win the level! Your score is based on how fast you solved it and how few moves you used. Earn up to 3 stars ⭐ per level!
🧠 Pro Tips to Solve Faster
- Always solve the top row first, then work row by row downward
- For the last two rows, solve columns from left to right
- Think 2–3 moves ahead before tapping to avoid undoing progress
- Use the reset button ↻ if you get stuck — it doesn't count against you
- On a 5×5 grid, prioritize getting 1 and 2 into position early
- Corner tiles are usually the trickiest — plan routes around them
- Fewer moves = higher score, so take a moment before each tap
- Use arrow keys ← ↑ → ↓ on desktop for faster play
🏆 Level Guide — 100 Levels Overview
| Levels | Grid Size | Tiles | Difficulty | Time Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – 10 | 3 × 3 | 8 tiles | 🤔 Easy | 3 minutes |
| 11 – 20 | 3 × 3 | 8 tiles | 🤔 Easy+ | 2.5 minutes |
| 21 – 35 | 4 × 4 | 15 tiles | 😎 Medium | 4 minutes |
| 36 – 55 | 4 × 4 | 15 tiles | 😎 Medium+ | 3.5 minutes |
| 56 – 70 | 5 × 5 | 24 tiles | 😵 Hard | 6 minutes |
| 71 – 85 | 5 × 5 | 24 tiles | 😵 Hard+ | 5 minutes |
| 86 – 100 | 5 × 5 | 24 tiles | 🥊 Expert | 4 minutes |
Time Bonus
Solve the puzzle faster than the time limit to earn extra points. Every second counts!
Move Efficiency
Fewer moves = higher score. Every extra move slightly reduces your final tally.
Hint Penalty
Using the hint button deducts 100 points. Save hints for when you're truly stuck.
Completion Bonus
You always earn a base 200 points just for completing a level, no matter how long it takes.
Score 700+ points. Solve fast with very few moves and no hints.
Score 400–699 points. Solid solve time with reasonable move count.
Score below 400 points. You finished — keep practicing to improve!
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🔥 Ready to Challenge Your Brain?
100 levels of pure number puzzle fun — completely free, no download, no registration. Can you solve all 100 levels and earn 3 stars on every one?