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Tips for Playing:

For Beginners:

  • Start with the edge pieces (they have straight sides)
  • Sort pieces by color or pattern
  • Use the Preview button often to see the complete picture
  • If pieces are overlapping, use the "Arrange" button
  • Zoom in to see details better

When Pieces Connect:

  • Correct pieces will "snap" together automatically
  • You'll usually hear a click sound
  • Connected pieces move together as one unit

Helpful Features:

  • Your progress saves automatically
  • You can leave and come back later
  • The timer shows how long you've been playing
  • Completed percentage shows your progress
  • Use Scatter to spread pieces randomly if they're too bunched up
Beginner tips with puzzle example

Helpful Tips for New Users

Making Things Easier to See:

  • Use the Zoom In button if pieces are too small
  • Adjust your screen brightness if needed
  • Fullscreen mode removes distractions
  • Change the background color in Settings if pieces are hard to see
  • Light backgrounds work well for dark puzzles
  • Dark backgrounds work well for light puzzles

If You Get Stuck:

  • Take a break - puzzles save automatically
  • Use the Preview to remind yourself of the picture
  • Use the Arrange button to organize pieces neatly
  • Use the Scatter button to spread pieces randomly
  • Start with edges and corners

Choosing the Right Difficulty:

  • 4-20 pieces: Very easy, good for practicing
  • 20-60 pieces: Easy, good for beginners
  • 60-150 pieces: Medium difficulty
  • 150+ pieces: Challenging, for experienced puzzlers

Saving Your Progress:

  • The website saves automatically as you play
  • You can close the browser and return later
  • If signed in, find your in-progress puzzles in "My Puzzles"

Understanding the Fastest Solves Leaderboard:

  • Shows the top 10 fastest puzzle completions for the day
  • Each entry displays:
  • Ranking (1-10)
  • Player name (or "Anonymous" if not signed in)
  • Puzzle name and thumbnail image
  • Piece count (the small number like 77, 150, etc.)
  • Completion time (like 6m 15s = 6 minutes, 15 seconds)
  • Don't worry about competing - focus on enjoying yourself!
  • Your times improve naturally with practice
  • Smaller puzzles (fewer pieces) are usually completed faster
  • You can choose to solve puzzles anonymously or with your username
Fastest solves leaderboard example

Troubleshooting Common Issues

"JavaScript is required" message:

  • This means JavaScript is turned off in your browser
  • Ask someone to help enable it in your browser settings

Pieces won't move:

  • Make sure you're clicking and holding the mouse button
  • Try refreshing the page (press F5 key)

Can't see pieces:

  • Use the Zoom Out button
  • Try the Arrange button to organize pieces neatly
  • Check if you're in fullscreen mode

Puzzle is hard:

  • Start with fewer pieces
  • Use similar images with clear colors
  • Take breaks when needed

Safety and Privacy Tips

  • Never share your password with anyone
  • Be cautious about uploading personal photos if making public puzzles
  • The site is free - you shouldn't need to pay for anything
  • If something seems wrong, log out and contact support

Getting Help

  • If you need more help:
  • Look for a "Help" or "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the website
  • Ask a family member or friend who's comfortable with computers
  • Take screenshots if you're having problems to show others

Remember: There's no time limit, and you can't do anything wrong. Have fun and enjoy your puzzling!