What makes a puzzle hard
Piece count is only half of it. Pictures with repeating texture — leaves, sand, waves, stars — have few landmarks, so you have to match by subtle shifts in colour and the shape of each piece.
A strategy that works
Build the border first, then sort by brightness rather than colour name. Lock the few unique details — a tree trunk, a horizon, a shoreline — and grow outward. Turn the ghost outline off once you know the picture.
The daily Expert challenge
For a race, the daily puzzle has an Expert track of 108 pieces. Everyone gets the same picture at 00:00 UTC, and signed-in players can post their time on the world ladder.
Common questions
- How many pieces can I play?
- Up to 192 pieces for gallery puzzles; the daily Expert track uses 108. A custom piece count is also available on the play screen.
- How long does a 192-piece puzzle take?
- Usually between 30 minutes and two hours, depending on the picture. Progress is saved in your browser, so you can stop and come back.
- Is there a timer or leaderboard?
- The daily puzzle records your time, and signed-in players can post it on the world ladder. Gallery puzzles are played at your own pace.