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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2017 12:38:52 GMT
Not a game as such, but recently, I have started doing jig-saw puzzles. I'm starting off with reasonably easy ones ~500 pieces. At the moment, I am doing one with an old wooden sailing ship in port. The rigging makes it a bit more difficult, but I've got about 20% finished.
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Post by lugsbug on Mar 3, 2017 19:06:09 GMT
Hi Mike - hope you've completed by now! I like jigsaws but haven't done one in ages but I was in town today and bought one. It is a scene from Cadenabbia in Italy and features the hotel we've stayed in a few times so couldn't resist. I will have to clear the decks to get started over the weekend
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Post by captainmouse on Mar 3, 2017 19:16:54 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2017 19:44:07 GMT
Yes, I finished it and am wondering if I have the patience to do a bigger one any more. I have a couple of bigger ones, but I am not sure. Maybe I'll do another 500 one first.
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Post by lugsbug on Mar 3, 2017 21:22:33 GMT
My problem is finding the room to do them undisturbed - I have a dining table (of sorts) but it's where I use my laptop and do other home admin things - hence having to clear the decks! I am also a bit, I was going to say one track minded, but I mean I will do things to the detriment of others so if I start a jigsaw I will finish it and let other jobs hang. That's why I don't read as much now because the washing up will be left in the sink, clothes will go unwashed etc etc  |
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Post by profbooboo on Mar 3, 2017 22:39:00 GMT
I haven't got the patience for 1000piece jigsaws but I've done a few 500s. I can only do the ones with lots of colours and something that's interesting, I can't do them if it's 50% sky.
But I just don't have the space. I've got an old cork board which I use and store under the sofa out the way but it's too big to rest on your knees when you do it. It's great if you've got a dinning table you can take up for a few of days.
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Post by goodhelenstar on Mar 4, 2017 10:10:00 GMT
I went through a jigsaw phase. They are very relaxing to do, but you do need a spare table for a big one! Double-sided ones are tricky.
As I recall, in the film of Sleuth, one of the puzzles Lawrence Olivier had was a half-done jigsaw that was completely white. That I think might drive me round the bend ...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2017 10:23:09 GMT
I haven't got the patience for 1000piece jigsaws but I've done a few 500s. I can only do the ones with lots of colours and something that's interesting, I can't do them if it's 50% sky. But I just don't have the space. I've got an old cork board which I use and store under the sofa out the way but it's too big to rest on your knees when you do it. It's great if you've got a dinning table you can take up for a few of days. I don't mind big areas of sky. Real sky has subtle changes in colour which you can use. It is the really busy bits that get me when I am starting a puzzle. Once I am into my stride it becomes less of a problem.  This is not a puzzle, but it shows what I mean by busy; lots of small details that make pieces look similar until you get your eyes used to what is going on. |
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Post by captainmouse on Mar 4, 2017 11:14:42 GMT
I use an app, saves table space and its free
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2017 11:26:21 GMT
I have Palapeli, a wonderful application which allows you to create puzzles of any size, with multiple formats. For me, the only problem is that it allows me to complete a standard 500 piece puzzle in under three hours. You can't do that nearly so easily with a real puzzle. |
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Post by profbooboo on Mar 4, 2017 17:44:50 GMT
I went through a jigsaw phase. They are very relaxing to do, but you do need a spare table for a big one! Double-sided ones are tricky. As I recall, in the film of Sleuth, one of the puzzles Lawrence Olivier had was a half-done jigsaw that was completely white. That I think might drive me round the bend ... I saw a puzzle like that awhile ago. I was going to get it for my brother, as he's more into puzzles, but knew he'd kill me! You can also get impossible puzzles where it's 1000 pieces of Smarties. There's some called Impossipuzzle which are similar. The Works sometimes have cheapish jigsaw. They had one of The Underground but I think it was a lot of grey. Mike-That picture is my idea of hell. I know it's only an example but I'd still be doing that in 3yrs time! |
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Post by profbooboo on Mar 4, 2017 17:47:29 GMT
I use an app, saves table space and its free I might try again for an app. I downloaded a couple ages ago but one kept freezing and another would only let you have puzzles up to around 68 pieces, anything more than that they wanted you to pay for the pro version but the pictures weren't very good. Another one let you upload your own picture and turn it into a puzzle but I think that was limited pieces. I'll have another look though😊 |
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Post by bethb63 on Mar 6, 2017 19:56:26 GMT
I use a free app on my iPad. They have a free puzzle every day and you get a number of options re how many pieces you want (up to 400). It works for me - I sort of feel my brain relaxing as I focus my attention on the pieces.
I just checked and it just seems to be called Jigsaw Puzzle. The maker is Critical Hit Software.
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Post by profbooboo on Mar 6, 2017 21:41:02 GMT
Thanks, I'll have a look when I get a free WiFi connection, lol
I totally forgot this morning.
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Post by lugsbug on Mar 6, 2017 22:01:28 GMT
Hi Mike - hope you've completed by now! I like jigsaws but haven't done one in ages but I was in town today and bought one. It is a scene from Cadenabbia in Italy and features the hotel we've stayed in a few times so couldn't resist. I will have to clear the decks to get started over the weekend I've almost finished, just got sky and clouds to do. I'd forgotten how I get neck and back ache so having a rest! |
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