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Your guide to Tower of Hanoi
Read the position before choosing your next action. Move the complete stack of discs from the left tower to the right tower without placing a larger disc on a smaller one. Choose three to eight discs. All discs begin on the left tower. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
One puzzle with adjustable disc count from three to eight. Disc counts are settings, not separate game entries. Undo is available; refreshing restarts.
A small practice goal
Take a moment to check the current turn. An empty tower accepts any disc; an occupied tower accepts only a smaller disc than its top disc. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
What you are aiming for
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. Move the complete stack of discs from the left tower to the right tower without placing a larger disc on a smaller one. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
The playing sequence
- Choose three to eight discs. All discs begin on the left tower.
- Select the source tower, then the destination tower. Only the top disc moves.
- An empty tower accepts any disc; an occupied tower accepts only a smaller disc than its top disc.
- Use Undo to reverse a move. Complete the puzzle when the right tower holds the whole stack.
Using the playing area
The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. Tap the source tower and then its destination. Tap the selected tower again to cancel the selection. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Learn from a sample situation
Three discs can be transferred in seven legal moves. Four discs need at least fifteen moves. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Watch out for this
Check the rule below as you play. Only the top disc can leave a tower. Moving a large disc onto a small disc is rejected. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
Helpful answers for players
What is the aim of Tower of Hanoi?
Move the complete stack of discs from the left tower to the right tower without placing a larger disc on a smaller one. The game is played locally in your browser.
For this game, how do the controls work?
Tap the source tower and then its destination. Tap the selected tower again to cancel the selection. No download or player account is required.
Can you show an example?
Three discs can be transferred in seven legal moves. Four discs need at least fifteen moves. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
Which mistake should I avoid?
Only the top disc can leave a tower. Moving a large disc onto a small disc is rejected. The instructions above use these same rules.
During a round, what rules and limits are used here?
One puzzle with adjustable disc count from three to eight. Disc counts are settings, not separate game entries. Undo is available; refreshing restarts. The game is played locally in your browser.
During a round, how many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
What is the minimum number of moves?
For n discs the minimum is 2^n − 1. The board shows the minimum for your selected disc count. The game is played locally in your browser.
For this game, can I move several discs together?
No. One top disc moves at a time. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
On this page, what does Undo do?
It restores the immediately previous puzzle state and move count. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
Can I use the middle tower?
Yes. It is a temporary holding tower needed to move the stack legally. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
