THE PLAYBOOK · 09JB
Jigsaw Puzzle: how a round works
Jigsaw Puzzle gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Restore the sixteen image tiles to their correct positions. Use the example below to understand a decision. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
Aim for this result
Restore the sixteen image tiles to their correct positions. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
The playing sequence
- Select two pieces to swap.
- Desktop dragging can also swap tiles.
- Compare edges and the reference picture.
- Complete the image.
How your actions work
Tap two tiles; desktop drag-and-drop is also available. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Look at the feedback after the action.
See the idea in action
The horizon should continue across neighbouring tiles. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Check the stated objective.
Avoid this misunderstanding
This is a square-tile swap puzzle, not interlocking freeform pieces. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
If you are unsure
While learning, what is the goal of Jigsaw Puzzle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Restore the sixteen image tiles to their correct positions.
Before I begin, how do I control Jigsaw Puzzle?
Keep this in mind: Tap two tiles; desktop drag-and-drop is also available.
For my first round, what example helps explain Jigsaw Puzzle?
The key detail is this: The horizon should continue across neighbouring tiles.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Jigsaw Puzzle?
For clarity: 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.
Before I begin, 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.
