How to play the sliding puzzle (taquin)
Takin is a classic sliding puzzle. Your goal is to move the tiles into order using the empty space. Here is a quick guide to start playing and improve your time.
Goal and rules
Each puzzle has one empty tile. You can slide any adjacent tile into the empty space. The puzzle is solved when all tiles are in the correct order.
- 1Tap a tile next to the empty space to slide it.
- 2Build the top rows first, then complete the last rows.
- 3Finish by solving the final 2x2 or 3x2 block.
Tips to solve faster
Keep the empty space in the corner to control the board.
Solve one row at a time to avoid breaking progress.
Use preview or numbers only when you need a nudge.
For 4x4 and larger, plan two rows ahead.
Daily puzzle and leaderboards
The daily puzzle is the same for everyone. Try to finish with fewer moves and less time to climb the leaderboard.
Ready to play?
Get the app
Download Takin on Google Play and start solving.