Which images should not be cut too fine?
Whether an image suits puzzles is not about looking good — it is about telling neighboring pieces apart. Similar colors and weak outlines: lower the piece count so pieces stay readable. Clear outlines and distinct colors: higher counts work. Unsure? Try fewer pieces first, then raise them after you confirm the image is easy to read.
Similar-color scenes
Snow, fog, foliage, water, night skies — often large areas of near-identical color. After cutting, pieces from different places look almost the same and are easy to misplace.
Lower the piece count for these. With fewer pieces, each piece is larger, so curves, branches, and outlines stay clear. Lower count does not mean the image is a bad puzzle — it keeps the picture readable.
Clear-outline scenes
Posters, stained glass, maps, and buildings with strong light and shadow stay clear after cutting. About three hundred pieces suits these; when shape recognition is strong enough, you can push toward a thousand.
If you are unsure a high count will work, try a lower-count game first. After you confirm the image is easy to read, start a new game and raise the count gradually. Size and max piece count on the catalog detail page are guidance only — you do not have to pull the slider to the maximum.