Stuart the Minion Jigsaw Puzzle

Stuart is the minion with one eye and a permanent look of mild confusion, and a jigsaw made from him is a friendlier board than most. Yellow fills a lot of the picture, so beginners can find their bearings quickly, while denim and goggles give you the sharp edges to anchor everything else around.

That balance is what makes this one work for children and for anyone who wants a puzzle without a fight. Keep the piece count low and it is a gentle few minutes. Push it up and the yellow stops helping, because half your pile becomes the same shade of it and you are back to reading shapes.

How to play

Set the number of pieces first, then start moving them onto the board. Take a piece, carry it across and let it go over the spot you want; if it belongs there it settles, and if not you simply pick it up again. Goggles, hair and the strap lines on his overalls are the easiest features to place early, and once those are down the flat yellow areas have something to grow from.

Controls

Everything is done by dragging: click a piece and keep the button down while you move it, then let go to place it. Fingers work the same way on a tablet, holding a piece and sliding it where you want it.