Sliding Number Puzzle

A sliding puzzle, also known as a sliding tile puzzle, is a type of puzzle game that involves moving tiles or pieces within a confined space to achieve a specific pattern or arrangement. The puzzle typically consists of a board divided into a grid of cells, with one or more tiles missing. The player's task is to move the tiles around the board by sliding them horizontally or vertically into the empty space until the correct pattern is achieved.

The most common sliding puzzle consists of a 3x3 grid with eight numbered tiles and one empty space. The player can only move a tile into the empty space if it is adjacent to it. The goal of the puzzle is to rearrange the tiles in numerical order from 1 to 8, with the empty space in the bottom right corner.

Sliding puzzles can also have different sizes and shapes, as well as more complex patterns and designs. Some puzzles may have irregular shapes or include images that are divided into smaller pieces. These types of puzzles can be more challenging and require more strategy and problem-solving skills to solve.

Sliding puzzles can be played on physical boards or as digital games on computers or mobile devices. They are often used as a form of entertainment or brain exercise, as they require spatial reasoning, planning, and logical thinking to solve.