This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by MAAZ QURAISHI
In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how I created a sliding puzzle game (also known as the 8-puzzle or 15-puzzle) using Python and the Pygame library. This project was not only a fun challenge but also a great way to improve my understanding of game development fundamentals and algorithm design.
What You’ll Learn:
How to set up a basic game
loop with Pygame
Handling user input and click-based tile movement
Implementing a shuffle function that generates solvable puzzles
Creating a simple solving algorithm (like A* or BFS) to auto-solve the puzzle
Building a clean UI and organizing code using object-oriented programming
Whether you’re a beginner exploring game dev with Python or someone looking to build a classic logic puzzle, this guide will provide valuable insights and clean code examples.
Technologies Used:
Python
Pygame
OOP Principles
By the end of the post, you’ll have a fully working sliding puzzle game — complete with animations, a timer, move counter, and a restart/solve button. I’ve also included the full source code and tips for customizing the game.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by MAAZ QURAISHI