A multiple set jigsaw-type puzzle linked by specified clues

摘要

The puzzle differs from normal jigsaws because all pieces having the same shape are interchangeable and make recognisable pictures. There are 3 to 7 sets to be provided in a game and a set comprises a portrait, pictures of a location (building, city etc.) and an article related to an incident linking the portrait, location and article. Pieces are in colour and in order for the pieces of persons' faces to be interchangeable, characteristics of hair and skin in areas where the pieces abut each other are depicted by the artist to be very similar. Changing one piece of a portrait will significantly alter it and the correct arrangement can only be determined by following a list of clues. These are limited and do not cover the proximity of every piece and deductions have to be made by the player(s). With 5 sets there are 3, 125 possible faces. IMAGE