About This Game

Simple to learn. A lifetime to perfect.

Towers of Hanoi is one of those rare puzzles where the rules click almost immediately. Three pegs, a stack of disks, one simple constraint. Most people can solve it within a few minutes of picking it up.

What keeps people coming back is the question that follows. Can you do it perfectly? Can you match the optimal move count? Can you do it faster than last time? This version was built to answer that question as honestly as possible, with a centisecond timer, optimal move tracking, and personal bests saved for every level. Free to play. No downloads. No accounts required.

Built for Speed and Precision

Precision Timer
Tracks your time to the hundredth of a second. The clock starts on your first move, not when the level loads.
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Optimal Move Tracking
Every level shows the mathematically perfect move count. Chase the perfect run on every attempt.
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Personal Bests
Your best time and move count are saved for every level. Always know exactly what you are chasing.
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Tap and Drag Controls
Choose your preferred control style. Tap for speed. Drag for precision. Or use both at once.
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Dark and Light Theme
A clean dark theme by default with a light theme option for daytime play. Your preference is saved.
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Works Everywhere
Plays in any browser on any device. No download, no account, no friction. Just the puzzle.

The Levels

The game features 12 levels of increasing difficulty. Level 1 starts with 2 disks, simple enough to learn the mechanic in under a minute. Each level adds one more disk and the complexity doubles with every addition. Level 12 presents a 13 disk puzzle requiring a minimum of 8,191 moves to solve perfectly.

Levels unlock sequentially. Complete a level to unlock the next one. Stars are awarded based on how close you came to the optimal solution. Three stars requires a perfect run, every move exactly right, nothing wasted.

Support the Project

This game is free and will always be free. If you enjoy it and want to help keep it running and improving, a small donation makes a real difference.

Buy Me a Coffee
Support the project with a one time contribution. Any amount is appreciated.
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Coming Soon

Challenge Mode
Each level starts in a scrambled position. Figure out the solution from any starting arrangement.
Global Leaderboard
See how your best times and move counts compare against players worldwide.
Sound Effects
Satisfying audio feedback when disks land and levels are completed.
Native Mobile App
A dedicated iOS and Android app with haptic feedback and Game Center integration.

Feedback

Found a bug? Have a suggestion? Want to see a feature added? Feedback is genuinely welcome and shapes what gets built next.

Reach out at any time. Every message gets read.

hello@hanoipuzzle.com

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