Hakoiri Musume: a free puzzle game for kids aged 6+

Hakoiri Musume, “the daughter in the box”, is Japan’s classic sliding-block puzzle. Slide the wooden blocks to get the big one out through the gap.

What children learn

• Planning ahead: Think a few moves ahead before you move.
• Logical reasoning: Rule things out until only one answer is left.
• Persistence: Try, check and change your mind.
• Working memory: Remember which moves free up space.

Levels

• Beginner, ages 6+
• Intermediate, ages 8+
• Pro, ages 10+
• Hacker, ages 12+
• Demon, ages 13+

Free to play in the browser, with no sign-up and no ads. How to play Hakoiri Musume · More puzzles for kids