Tessera
Slide tiles into order. Numbers or jigsaw pieces, 3×3 to 5×5.
About
Tessera is the classic sliding-tile puzzle, rebuilt with a calm, modern aesthetic. Pick numbered tiles or interlocking jigsaw pieces, choose a 3×3, 4×4, or 5×5 board, and slide pieces into order. Every shuffled board is guaranteed solvable, and the move counter and timer let you race yourself toward a personal best.
Features
- Two visual styles — minimal Numbers and tactile Pieces with interlocking jigsaw tabs
- Three difficulties — Easy 3×3, Medium 4×4, and Hard 5×5
- Every shuffle is guaranteed solvable (parity-checked, no impossible boards)
- Move counter and timer so you can measure your own progress
- Smooth slide animations with optional haptic feedback on each move
- Optional sound effects with a one-tap mute toggle
- Pause and resume — your puzzle waits for you
- Restart and reshuffle without leaving the board
Design
- Material 3 visual language with a quiet lavender palette
- Generous tap targets and large, legible tile numbering
- Single-screen gameplay — no menus to dig through mid-puzzle
- Lightweight install, no account required, plays fully offline
Questions & answers
What board sizes does Tessera have?expand_more
Three: Easy 3×3, Medium 4×4 and Hard 5×5, in two visual styles — minimal Numbers or jigsaw Pieces with interlocking tabs.
Can a shuffled board be impossible to solve?expand_more
No. Every shuffle is parity-checked, so every board Tessera gives you is guaranteed solvable.
Can I pause a puzzle and come back later?expand_more
Yes. Pause and resume any time, and restart or reshuffle without leaving the board. A move counter and timer track your progress.
Does Tessera work offline or need an account?expand_more
It plays fully offline and needs no account. The install is lightweight, and sound and haptics can be switched off with one tap.