Every puzzle on The Jigzone works the same way, so once you’ve done one you’ve done them all. Here’s everything the game can do, from picking your piece count to the little buttons in the corners.
Starting a puzzle
- Pick a picture. Browse the puzzles or open any category, then open the puzzle you like.
- Click the picture in the game window to begin.
- Choose your pieces: 16, 36, 64 or 100. Sixteen is a quick, relaxed round. A hundred will keep you busy for a while.
- Watch the shuffle. The finished picture shows for a moment, then the pieces scatter to both sides of the board and the clock starts.
Moving the pieces
Drag a piece with your mouse, or with your finger on a phone or tablet. When two pieces belong together they snap and join, and from then on they move as one. You can build in any order and anywhere on the board, so there’s no need to start with the edges unless you like to.
- Fullscreen (top left, four arrows): makes the board fill your screen. Press it again, or Esc on a keyboard, to go back.
- Sound (top right, speaker): sound starts off. Tap it if you’d like the click of pieces landing.
- Restart (top right, round arrow): scatters every piece again and sets the clock back to zero.
- Exit (top right, X): leaves the puzzle. It asks first, so a slip of the finger won’t cost you your progress.
- Preview (bottom right, small picture grid): lays a faint copy of the finished picture on the board, so you can see where each piece goes. Press it again to hide it.
- Rotation (bottom right, puzzle piece with arrows): turns rotation mode on or off. See below.
Rotation mode
For an extra challenge, switch rotation on and press Restart. The pieces come out tilted at different angles. Click or tap a piece without dragging it to turn it 45 degrees, and keep going until it’s upright. Pieces only join when they’re the right way up. Switch rotation off and every piece straightens out again.
Time and score
A clock at the top of the board counts up while you play. There’s no time limit. It’s only there if you like trying to beat your own time. When the last piece goes in you’ll see “Jigsaw completed!” with a score, and the faster you finish, the higher it is.
Tips that work on any puzzle
- Start with the face. Eyes, noses and whiskers are the most detailed parts of an animal photo, so those pieces are the easiest to place.
- Sort by color. Pull pieces of the same color or texture into a group before you try to fit them.
- Save plain areas for last. Sky, grass and soft blurry backgrounds all look alike. Once the rest is built, the gaps tell you where they go.
- Use the preview when you’re stuck. There’s no penalty for turning it on.
- Go big on a big screen. 64 and 100 pieces are much easier to handle in fullscreen on a computer or tablet.
Common questions
Is it free?
Yes. Every puzzle on The Jigzone is free to play, with no account, no signup and nothing to download.
Does it work on a phone or tablet?
Yes. The game runs in your browser on phones, tablets and computers. On a phone, turn it sideways or use fullscreen for a bigger board.
Will it save my progress?
Only while the page is open. If you close the tab or leave the page, the puzzle starts fresh next time, so finish before you go.
Which piece count should I pick?
Try 16 or 36 for a quick break or with kids, and 64 or 100 when you want something to settle into. Busy, colorful photos are kinder at high counts than ones with a big plain background.
How often are new puzzles added?
Regularly. New animal photos go up in batches, so check back in your favorite category.
Browse all the puzzles and pick one to try.