---
name: "gnome-taquin"
section: "6"
platform: "linux"
package: "gnome-taquin"
version: "3.38.1+r45+g1ee5d8e-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/gnome-taquin"
---

# gnome-taquin(6)

A sliding puzzle game for GNOME.

## NAME

Taquin - A sliding puzzle game for GNOME.

## SYNOPSIS

**gnome-taquin** \[*OPTION...*\]

## DESCRIPTION

Taquin is a computer version of the 15-puzzle and other sliding puzzles.\
 The object of Taquin is to move tiles so that they reach their places,\
 either indicated with numbers, or with parts of a great image.

## OPTIONS

- **-h, --help**

  Prints the command line options and exits.

- **--fifteen** **--sixteen**

  Sets the puzzle game launched.\
   The option --fifteen is for a classical 15-Puzzle, whereas the --sixteen option is for a more contemporary puzzle.\
   You should only use one of these options at the same time.

- **-s, --size=\<size\>**

  Sets the puzzle edges' size.\
   The game is intended to be played in size 3 to 5.\
   It accepts value from 2 to 9; 2 is for debug only, whereas 6 or more sizes are just not verified working.

- **--mute** **--unmute**

  Turn off/on the sound.\
   If the two options are given, the game is muted.

- **-v, --version**

  Prints the program version and exits.

This program also accepts the standard GTK+ options.

## AUTHORS

**Taquin** was written by Arnaud Bonatti.

This manual page was written by Arnaud Bonatti \<arnaud.bonatti@gmail.com\>, for the GNOME project.