QiYi Klotski 8 Puzzle — magnetic sliding puzzle with 8 tiles

QiYi Klotski 8 Puzzle is a modern version of the classic 8-puzzle: it has 9 spaces, 8 numbered tiles, and one empty space for movement. The tiles are magnetized so they stay in place and are easier to control during fast solving.

Who this puzzle is for

• For beginners in sliding puzzles.
• For children, school, and logic practice.
• For sliding-puzzle speedsolving.
• If you want a harder challenge, QiYi Klotski 24 is a bigger step.

Use feel

• The tiles slide quickly and easily.
• Magnets keep them in the frame and prevent falling out.
• It can be solved on a table or in the hand.

Magnets and mechanism

• Magnets are included — the tiles are magnetized.
• No layer turning; this is a sliding puzzle.
• The goal is to return numbers 1 to 8 to the correct order.

Size, weight and materials

• Format: 3×3 frame with 8 tiles.
• Size: about 13.1 × 11.2 × 1.9 cm in some specifications.
• Weight: about 110 g in some specifications.
• Surface: plastic frame with numbered tiles.

Main advantages

• Simple rules.
• Magnetic tiles do not fall out.
• Good for speed and logic.
• Easier than 15/24 klotski variants.

Things to keep in mind

• Not a twisty cube.
• The challenge may be short for experienced players.
• Requires a different technique from a Rubik’s cube.

How to use

Move one tile into the empty space and try to restore the numbers in order from 1 to 8. For speed, practise short sequences and finger control.

Packaging and contents

Comes as one QiYi Klotski 8 Puzzle in factory packaging. Extra accessories are usually not needed.