What is Puzzle Party?
Puzzle Party is a collaborative jigsaw game from Google Arts & Culture, launched in 2020 and made by Lab artist in residence Gael Hugo. It turns more than 500 artworks from museum collections into jigsaw puzzles.
Pieces are scattered as if on a table. You can solve alone or share a link so friends join the same puzzle and move pieces at the same time. When the last piece clicks in, the full artwork is revealed, from Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring to Warhol's Flowers.
Main Features
- Jigsaws made from over 500 famous artworks
- Real-time multiplayer with no player limit
- Three difficulty levels for all ages
- Move single pieces or joined groups
- Darker background option for light pieces
- Works on the website and in the Google Arts & Culture app
How to Get Started with Puzzle Party
- Open the Puzzle Party page on Google Arts & Culture.
- Choose an artwork and a difficulty level.
- Share the invite link if you want friends to join.
- Drag pieces together until the painting is complete.
Puzzle Party Pricing
Puzzle Party is free with no ads. You do not need an account to play.
Who Should Use It?
- Families looking for a shared online activity
- Friends who want a calm game over a video call
- Art lovers who want to look closely at famous paintings
- Teachers bringing art history into the classroom
Puzzle Party Alternatives
- Play a Kandinsky: hear a Kandinsky painting as music
- Codenames Online: a team word game with friends
- Blob Opera: make singing blobs harmonise
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Puzzle Party free?
Yes. Puzzle Party is a free Google Arts & Culture experiment.
Can I play Puzzle Party with friends?
Yes. Share the game link and any number of people can work on the same puzzle at once.
Who made Puzzle Party?
It was created by Gael Hugo as a Google Arts & Culture Lab artist in residence.