How to Play Jigsaw Puzzles

Welcome to our online jigsaw puzzle game! This guide will help you understand all the features and controls to enhance your puzzle-solving experience.

Getting Started

1. When you open a puzzle, you’ll see a “Start Game” button. Click it to begin.
2. Choose your difficulty level from the dropdown menu:
   • Easy (3x3 pieces)
   • Medium (4x4 pieces)
   • Hard (5x5 pieces)
   • Very Hard (6x6 pieces)
   • Hardest (7x7 pieces)

Game Controls

Essential Controls

• Preview: Click the 👁 Preview button to see the complete image
• Ghost: Toggle the 👻 Ghost button to see a faded version of the image in the background
• Arrange: Use the 📋 Arrange button to automatically organize pieces around the board
• Border: The ⬜ Border button highlights the edge pieces to help you start
• Reset: Click the 🔄 Reset button to shuffle all pieces and start over

Additional Features

• Fullscreen: Enter fullscreen mode for better visibility
• Sound: Toggle sound effects on/off
• Solve: Use the 💡 Solve button for help (but it affects your score!)

How to Play

1. Start with the Borders: Use the Border button to identify edge pieces and create the frame first
2. Group Similar Colors: Look for pieces with matching colors or patterns
3. Use Preview: When stuck, check the preview to understand where pieces should go
4. Check Connections: Make sure pieces fit perfectly - don’t force them!

Scoring System

Your score is calculated based on:

• Number of pieces correctly placed
• Time taken to complete
• Whether you used help features (like Solve)
• Difficulty level selected

Tips for Success

1. Start with Corners: Always begin with corner pieces as they’re easiest to identify
2. Use Ghost Mode: When stuck, the ghost feature can guide you without giving everything away
3. Organize Workspace: Use the Arrange feature to keep pieces tidy
4. Take Your Time: Focus on accuracy rather than speed for better results

Saving and Sharing

• Your progress is automatically saved
• Share your completed puzzles with friends
• Challenge others to beat your completion time

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Spacebar: Quick preview of the complete image
• ESC: Exit fullscreen mode
• CTRL + Z: Undo last move

Accessibility Features

• High contrast visuals
• Sound feedback
• Adjustable piece sizes through difficulty settings

Remember, practice makes perfect! Start with easier difficulties and gradually work your way up to more challenging puzzles. Happy puzzling! 🧩