Talk:Frequently Asked Questions/@comment-26581037-20180324152938

Re: Jigsaw, when I begin Jigsaw the pieces are already off the center of the board. The pieces are on each side of the center framed area. One can complete the puzzle, in the alloted time, from the outside border first when the picture level is low, Novice - Detective. At the higher picture levels with more pieces  and the alloted time this method will require Time machines and Explorer Eyes to complete.

I use the memory of the picture, from playing them so often, to rebuild the puzzle. After playing the pictures to Academician or Magister, a player should have a good mental map of the picture. I pick pieces from the side of the board, try to identiy what part of the picture it is. If recognizion isn't immediate, I put it back and move on to the next piece. Using this method, I am able to complete most puzzles in the alloted time. Usually with up to one minute left or only have to use one Time machine