Puzzle Chat
The Puzzle Chat podcast is your all-access pass to the thrilling world of puzzles with Jeff and Denice for Puzzle Month (All of January) and beyond. From fun challenges to fascinating stories, we’ve got puzzles to play, puzzle hacks to learn, and plenty of Puzzle Day and Puzzle Month fun. Learn more about the puzzle culture! What is Puzzle Month? This special month was started as an extension of Puzzle Day, which is celebrated annually on January 29th. Both Puzzle Day and Puzzle Month were founded by Jodi Jill, a professional puzzle maker and lifelong puzzle enthusiast. Her love for puzzles inspired her to share the joy of puzzling with people around the world.
For over 30 years, Puzzle Day has been a day to honor puzzles of all kinds, and Puzzle Month takes it a step further - encouraging puzzle fans to enjoy puzzles for the entire month of January! Denice and Jeff want to share that love of puzzles with the world!
Puzzle Chat
A Jigsaw Puzzle False Fit Piece? Tips on How to Avoid this Frustrating Puzzle Issue
Ever placed a puzzle piece that seemed perfect—only to realize later that it was a sneaky jigsaw puzzle false fit? In this episode of Puzzle Chat, we dive into the world of false fit puzzle pieces, those misleading moments when pieces appear to match but don’t actually belong together.
We’ll explore why false fits happen, from repetitive shapes and similar colors to poor puzzle construction, warped pieces, and even our own perception tricks. Then, we’ll share smart strategies to avoid these puzzling mishaps, including:
- Checking image alignment before pressing a piece into place
- Using the “lift and rotate” test to confirm a true fit
- Recognizing when it’s time to step away and take a break
False fits can be frustrating, but with a few simple techniques, you can catch them early and enjoy a smoother, more satisfying puzzle-solving experience. Tune in to learn how to spot, fix, and prevent false fits like a jigsaw puzzle pro!