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How to play Jigsaw Puzzle
Jigsaw Puzzle gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Restore the sixteen image tiles to their correct positions. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Restore a 4×4 landscape by exchanging two pieces at a time. Progress in this puzzle is not saved after you leave the page.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Restore the sixteen image tiles to their correct positions. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Step by step
- Select two pieces to swap.
- Desktop dragging can also swap tiles.
- Compare edges and the reference picture.
- Complete the image.
Controls
Tap two tiles; desktop drag-and-drop is also available. Use the control method described here for this activity. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
The horizon should continue across neighbouring tiles. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
This is a square-tile swap puzzle, not interlocking freeform pieces. Compare the situation with the worked example. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Jigsaw Puzzle?
The key detail is this: Restore the sixteen image tiles to their correct positions.
As a new player, how do I control Jigsaw Puzzle?
Tap two tiles; desktop drag-and-drop is also available.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Jigsaw Puzzle?
Here is the relevant explanation: The horizon should continue across neighbouring tiles.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Jigsaw Puzzle?
Here is the relevant explanation: This is a square-tile swap puzzle, not interlocking freeform pieces.
When I return, what format does Jigsaw Puzzle offer?
For clarity: Restore a 4×4 landscape by exchanging two pieces at a time. Progress in this puzzle is not saved after you leave the page.
On this playing page, which play mode does Jigsaw Puzzle use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.