# Sliding Puzzle: Essential — Designed for pure satisfaction

> Designed for pure satisfaction (iPhone/iPad app by Hiroki Nakamura.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sliding-puzzle-essential/id6747007748 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hiroki Nakamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819351468)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-06-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sliding-puzzle-essential/id6747007748/reviews.md

## What is Sliding Puzzle?

Features:

Board Sizes: Choose your challenge from 3×3 to 8×8 grids.

Auto Save & Resume: Exit the app anytime—your progress is always saved.

Next Number Hint: color hints help you find your next tile faster and with less frustration.

Match Number Animation: Enjoy satisfying visual feedback when a tile reaches its correct position.

Line Match Effect: Get rewarded with extra feedback every time you complete a full row—keeps the game engaging even mid-play.

Retry Same Board: Play the same shuffled board again to improve your time or challenge a friend to beat it.

Shuffle Option: Don’t like the initial layout? Reshuffle as many times as you like before starting.

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Sliding Puzzle: Essential is a modern take on the classic 15 puzzle (number puzzle) experience. Designed with minimal visuals and a focus on tactile satisfaction, this game is perfect for quick sessions or deep focus play.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2025-06-13

bug fix: audio glitches

### 1.0.1 — 2025-06-11

Enhanced App Store information.

### 1.0 — 2025-06-10

No release notes.

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All apps by Hiroki Nakamura: https://appshunter.io/developer/1819351468

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