15 Classic Slide Puzzle

This software review is about the 15 Classic Slide Puzzle game. The puzzle originated in the late 19th century and drove people crazy. In 1878, Sam Loyd offered a thousand-dollar reward to the person who could solve it. The puzzle consists of a little box with 15 numbered square pieces that can be slid around to arrange in rows. The aim is to have the number one in the upper left corner and number 15 on the bottom row, but with the last two tiles, 14 and 15, scrambled which makes the puzzle mathematically unsolvable.

The 15 Classic Slide Puzzle game is more humanistic and allows for a solution. The software implements a shuffling algorithm that performs scrambling by random moving rather than by random placing, so there is always a solution. Additionally, users can enjoy the game and find comfort in knowing that "there is always a light at the end of the tunnel".

The software offers various options such as turning on simple sound effects, using different color schemes, and choosing colors for the play-field and tiles. Users can move tiles or use a right-click of the mouse button to shift them, which makes the game even more fun to use, despite its simplicity.

This game is perfect for anyone who had the 15 slide puzzle in their childhood and wants to try it out in digital format again. It's also an exciting discovery for the younger generation to test their puzzle-solving skills. Some suggest that the game has a therapeutic effect, and tile sliding calms people down. Download it today and judge for yourself.

One of the best things about this game is that it's freeware and runs on Windows platforms, making it accessible to anyone with a computer. Overall, the 15 Classic Slide Puzzle game is an excellent choice for those who enjoy puzzles and want a challenge.