The Puzzle game replicates the classic jigsaw puzzle activity — assembling pieces to form an image — while adding extra features to make the activity more fun and engaging. The game follows the original puzzle rules but incorporates visual and interactive elements for students. It is a collaborative game that allows up to 5 students to play together.
On the start screen, at the bottom, there is a “Menu” button containing game information and settings to enable or disable sound, narration, music, and timer. To return to the start screen, simply press the “Back” button.
On the start screen, the “Scoreboard” button allows players to access the students’ ranking, showing the three game modes, with up to 50 records each. At the center of the screen, the “+” and “–” buttons can be used to zoom in and out of the images.
To start playing, a theme must be selected. There are 32 available themes, but teachers can customize them by uploading images through Playmove Class.
After selecting a theme, players must choose a game mode:
Easy: 9 pieces
Normal: 16 pieces
Advanced: 25 pieces
This screen also has the option to enable or disable the Background Hint. When enabled, the image to be assembled appears faintly in the background to help identify where the pieces fit.
After completing the puzzle, the score and time (if the timer is enabled) are displayed. By clicking “Continue,” the game returns to the start screen for a new theme selection.
Puzzle games help develop cognitive skills such as observation, comparison, analysis, and synthesis by having students compare pieces and relate them to their correct board positions. They also reinforce mathematical principles through piece shapes and illustrations.
The game offers three difficulty levels — 9, 16, and 25 pieces — and the Background Hint feature, which displays a transparent version of the final image as a guide.
Through Playmove Class, teachers can customize the game by adding images and creating personalized themes, such as class photos, family pictures, school events, or students’ own drawings.
Observe how students interact during the game, which strategies they use, whether they ask for help, and how they collaborate. These observations can be more insightful than the final result itself.
Encourage students to verbalize their reasoning with questions like: “How did you figure out where this piece goes?” or “Which piece was easiest to start with?”
Use the theme customization feature to align the puzzle with classroom projects, seasonal topics, or special dates.
Promote collaboration among students, especially in the more complex modes, so they can share strategies and help each other complete the puzzle.
