What is 17th Shape?
17th Shape is a free strategy game with board, sliding-puzzle and arcade elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. Merge identical shapes by moving them in any direction with the help of arrow keys or swiping your figure on the screen or swiping mouse pointer.
How to play 17th Shape
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. 17th Shape loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- Merge identical shapes by moving them in any direction with the help of arrow keys or swiping your figure on the screen or swiping mouse pointer.
- Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.
Game details
| Category | Strategy |
|---|---|
| Tags | board, sliding-puzzle, arcade |
| Controls | Mouse, Arrow keys |
| Screen | Landscape (1280 × 720) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GameDistribution |
| Added to Gameziko | 30 September 2026 |
Description from the developer
Merge identical shapes by moving them in any direction with the help of arrow keys or swiping your figure on the screen or swiping mouse pointer. Each time you merge two shapes you will get a new shape . Just give a try to see can you reach to 17th shape? You can shuffle the board or regroup the items for limited number of times.
17th Shape: frequently asked questions
Is 17th Shape free to play?
Yes. 17th Shape is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.
What are the controls in 17th Shape?
The developer's instructions for 17th Shape say: "Merge identical shapes by moving them in any direction with the help of arrow keys or swiping your figure on the screen or swiping mouse pointer."
Can I play 17th Shape on a phone or tablet?
17th Shape is an HTML5 game, so it opens in modern mobile browsers as well as on a computer. Its controls were designed mainly for a mouse, so a computer usually gives the smoothest experience.
What games are similar to 17th Shape?
If you like 17th Shape, try Board Kings Board Dice, Fortress Defense and Dice Merge. They are strategy games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Strategy category on Gameziko.
Good to know
17th Shape is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameDistribution, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.