How to Solve 8 Puzzle

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Co-authored by Kevin Bentley

Last Updated: December 30, 2024

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8 puzzle is a type of sliding puzzle. It may take normal people a few minutes to solve it. In this article, you will learn how to solve 8 puzzle fast. After you master the steps, you will be able to solve it within a minute!

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Part 1

Part 1 of 2:

Solving the First Row

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1. 
   1
   Put 1 on its original place.
2. 
   2
   Place 3 right next to 1.
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3. 
   3
   Place 2 under 3.
4. 
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   Make an empty spot next to 3.
5. 
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   Push 3 to the empty spot.
6. 
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   Push 2 upward.
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Part 2

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Solving the Second and Third Row

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1. 
   1
   Put 7 under 1.
2. 
   2
   Put 4 right next to 7.  Move 7 temporarily if you have to.
3. 
   3
   Make an empty space under 7.
4. 
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   Push 7 downward.
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   Push 4 to the left.
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   Put 8 under 2.
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   Put 5 right next to 8.  Move 8 temporarily if you have to.
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   Make on empty space under 8.
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   Push 8 downward.
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    Push 5 to the left.
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    Put 6 on its original space.  Then, the puzzle is solved!
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