Game guide · JYDEJI
Play Tower of Hanoi with the rules at hand
Take a moment to check the current turn. 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 area remains available above the explanation. Choose three to eight discs. All discs begin on the left tower.
One puzzle with adjustable disc count from three to eight. Disc counts are settings, not separate game entries. Undo is available; refreshing restarts.
A focus for your next round
An empty tower accepts any disc; an occupied tower accepts only a smaller disc than its top disc.
Your objective
Move the complete stack of discs from the left tower to the right tower without placing a larger disc on a smaller one. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Input guidance
Read the position before choosing your next action. Tap the source tower and then its destination. Tap the selected tower again to cancel the selection. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
A useful example
A careful first move helps you understand the round. Three discs can be transferred in seven legal moves. Four discs need at least fifteen moves. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Check this before moving on
The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. Only the top disc can leave a tower. Moving a large disc onto a small disc is rejected. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
Common questions
During a round, 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. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
How do the controls work?
Tap the source tower and then its destination. Tap the selected tower again to cancel the selection. The instructions above use these same rules.
During a round, can you show an example?
Three discs can be transferred in seven legal moves. Four discs need at least fifteen moves. You can start a new round from the game controls.
When I start, which mistake should I avoid?
Only the top disc can leave a tower. Moving a large disc onto a small disc is rejected. The controls work with mouse or touch.
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 worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
During a round, how many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. The controls work with mouse or touch.
During a round, 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. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
For this game, can I move several discs together?
No. One top disc moves at a time. You can start a new round from the game controls.
When I start, what does Undo do?
It restores the immediately previous puzzle state and move count. No download or player account is required.
Can I use the middle tower?
Yes. It is a temporary holding tower needed to move the stack legally. The game is played locally in your browser.