THE PLAYBOOK · 5438GAME
Find your footing in Jigsaw Puzzle
Try Jigsaw Puzzle at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Restore the sixteen image tiles to their correct positions. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Restore a 4×4 landscape by exchanging two pieces at a time. Progress in this puzzle is not saved after you leave the page.
Give this approach a try
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Make the next step deliberately.
The goal to keep in mind
Restore the sixteen image tiles to their correct positions. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Step by step
- Select two pieces to swap.
- Desktop dragging can also swap tiles.
- Compare edges and the reference picture.
- Complete the image.
Keyboard and screen controls
Tap two tiles; desktop drag-and-drop is also available. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Work through an example
The horizon should continue across neighbouring tiles. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Choose a deliberate next step.
Check this before moving on
This is a square-tile swap puzzle, not interlocking freeform pieces. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Questions that come up during play
While learning, what is the goal of Jigsaw Puzzle?
Restore the sixteen image tiles to their correct positions.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Jigsaw Puzzle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Tap two tiles; desktop drag-and-drop is also available.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Jigsaw Puzzle?
Keep this in mind: The horizon should continue across neighbouring tiles.
What should I watch out for in Jigsaw Puzzle?
Keep this in mind: This is a square-tile swap puzzle, not interlocking freeform pieces.
For this browser game, what format does Jigsaw Puzzle offer?
Restore a 4×4 landscape by exchanging two pieces at a time. Progress in this puzzle is not saved after you leave the page.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Jigsaw Puzzle use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
