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Three-minute instructions

How to play Puzzlers

Choose a pack, open a level and rebuild the photograph. The core rule is simple; difficulty, modes and goals add depth as you progress.

Start at level 1Open the glossary

1. Choose a pack and level

Open the catalog, select a photographic theme and choose an available level. Guests can access the first two levels; complete progression requires a free account.

  • ✓ Themes group related photographs
  • ✓ Each level increases the number or arrangement of sections
  • ✓ Your best progress is retained

2. Rebuild the image

Drag strips up or down. In grid puzzles, select the tiles you want to move. A subtle outline identifies sections that are already in the correct position.

  • ✓ Touch on mobile
  • ✓ Mouse or trackpad on desktop
  • ✓ Keyboard-operable interactive controls

3. Improve your result

Finish with fewer moves and less time to earn more stars. You can use the hint, pause or restart; countdown and blackout modes change the kind of pressure you face.

  • ✓ The hint briefly reveals the solution
  • ✓ Pause stops the current run
  • ✓ Leaderboards compare equivalent results

Frequently asked questions

How do I move the strips?

Drag them vertically with touch, mouse or trackpad. With a keyboard, focus a strip and use the up and down arrow keys.

What does the green outline mean?

It indicates that the section of the photograph is already in its correct position.

What happens when I use a hint?

The complete image appears briefly, then the puzzle returns to its current state.