How To Puzzle

Applies to Working Versions of the ThoughtsBeCaught App

✅ Android: 6.0 or later
✅ iOS (iPhone): 6.0 or later
✅ iPadOS (iPad): 6.0 or later
✅ macOS: 6.0 or laterd

🛡️ Short Description of This Section

Sliding Puzzle

This calming sliding puzzle challenges you to rearrange numbered tiles into the correct order using the empty space. Use Shuffle to start a new puzzle, Reset to restart, and track your progress with the Moves counter as you play. You can also choose from three difficulty levels using the difficulty menu to adjust the puzzle size and challenge.

Why this helps

Channels attention into a simple, structured task
Pattern-matching restores a sense of control & progress
Small wins release dopamine and lift mood
Portable and low-stakes—easy to do anywhere

Click on the Puzzle Card

Select 1 of 3 difficulty levels for the sliding puzzle

The goal is to get all the numbers in order from smallest to largest

When you complete the puzzle, tap Done (Collect XP) to finish the session, watch an ad, and collect your XP. If you prefer to exit without watching the ad or earning XP, tap the Back button to return to the previous screen.

The different images of the level difficulty

Easy (3×3)