QiYi 15 Klotski Puzzle Standard

QiYi 15 Klotski Puzzle Standard

This is QiYi's version of the classic 15 puzzle. A 4x4 frame holds 15 numbered tiles and one empty space. Your goal is to slide the tiles until the numbers are in order from 1 to 15. Unlike ordinary plastic 15 puzzles, the QiYi 15 Klotski Puzzle Standard has magnetic tiles with rounded corners, so you can solve it quickly without any jerky movements.

How it feels

The rounded corners help each tile slide into the empty space. A tile doesn't have to be perfectly aligned to move, so moves get stuck less often. The magnets hold the pieces in place, so the tiles don't shift around in the frame or slip out of position when you slide faster. Users praise this puzzle for its solid build and smooth movement. During very fast sequences of moves, though, the magnets give a more "steppy" feel than a loose, non-magnetic 15 puzzle. That may not suit everyone.

The 15 puzzle and speedcubing

The 15 puzzle is not a WCA event, but many people in the speedcubing community solve it against the clock, just like cubes. The method is simple: first solve the top two rows, then solve the remaining 2x4 section column by column. A fast solve, however, requires planning several moves ahead. That's why this puzzle works both as a brain teaser for kids and as a break from cubes for a cuber who wants to train lookahead in a different way.

Who is it for?

For anyone who wants a quality magnetic version of the classic 15 puzzle instead of a cheap one that keeps jamming. It's a great gift for a child who enjoys logic puzzles and for a cuber who wants to try timed 15 puzzle solving. You don't need to know any terminology or algorithms to learn it.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: QiYi
• Type: 15 sliding puzzle (4x4 klotski)
• Pieces: 15 numbered tiles, magnetic, with rounded corners
• Colour variant: White
• Dimensions: approx. 184 x 151 x 19 mm