How to Play
Everything you need to master Smart Puzzle — from basic controls to advanced scoring strategies and new features like Guest Mode.
Controls
Drag
Touch and drag a piece to move it. Multi-touch support ensures your movement isn't interrupted by other fingers. Drop it near the correct position and it snaps into place.
Tap to Rotate
Tap a piece to rotate it 90°. Only works when Rotation mode is enabled. Adds a score bonus.
Long Press to Group Move
Hold a piece for 0.3s to grab all connected pieces and move them as a group.
Game Options
Before starting a puzzle, you can toggle two options that affect both difficulty and scoring:
Guide Lines
+20% score when OFFShows the outline of each piece on the board, including partial border edges. Turn it off for a harder challenge and a 20% score bonus.
ON by default
Rotation Mode
+50% score when ONPieces start randomly rotated. Tap to rotate them 90° at a time. Enabling rotation gives a significant 50% score bonus.
OFF by default
Pro tip: Open the Preview at any time to see the target image in a centered modal for a clearer view. Enable both bonuses for a maximum +70% score bonus — the fastest way to climb the leaderboard and earn more XP.
Guest Mode
New to Smart Puzzle? Jump straight into the action without the hassle of signing in.
Instant Play
Guest mode lets you enjoy puzzles right away. Your progress and gems are saved locally on your device.
Sync Later
When you're ready to climb the global leaderboard or save your progress to the cloud, simply sign in to sync your guest data to your account.
How Scoring Works
Your score is calculated when you complete a puzzle:
Base Score
Determined by the number of pieces: pieces × 10
Medal Multiplier
Earn a higher medal by finishing faster. The medal multiplies your base score:
| Medal | Multiplier | 20 pcs | 45 pcs | 84 pcs | 144 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 💎 Diamond | 5x | ≤ 0:48 | ≤ 3:12 | ≤ 10:00 | ≤ 24:00 |
| 🥇 Gold | 3x | ≤ 1:00 | ≤ 4:00 | ≤ 12:30 | ≤ 30:00 |
| 🥈 Silver | 2x | ≤ 1:30 | ≤ 6:00 | ≤ 18:45 | ≤ 45:00 |
| 🥉 Bronze | 1.5x | ≤ 2:00 | ≤ 8:00 | ≤ 25:00 | ≤ 60:00 |
Options Bonus
Example
84 pieces, finished in 9 minutes (Diamond), with Rotation ON and Guide OFF:
840 (base) × 5 (diamond) × 1.7 (rotation + no guide) = 7,140 points
XP & Levels
Every point you earn converts to experience. Higher scores mean faster leveling.
Tip: Every level-up also grants bonus gems — see the Earning Gems section for the full reward table.
Items
Use items during gameplay to help you out. Each item has its own gem cost, reflecting its strategic value.
Auto Match
300 gemsAutomatically places a few pieces in their correct positions. Adds a time penalty to your clock.
20 pcs: 2 pieces, +6s · 45 pcs: 4 pieces, +15s · 84 pcs: 8 pieces, +30s · 144 pcs: 12 pieces, +45s
Edge Finder
150 gemsHighlights all border/edge pieces so you can find and place them first.
Great strategy: build the frame first, then fill the inside.
Magnet
150 gemsActivates snap guides — when you drag a piece near its correct spot, it gently pulls into place.
Useful for high piece counts where precision matters.
Note: Using Auto Match adds a time penalty, which may affect your medal. Edge Finder and Magnet do not add penalties.
Medals & Leaderboard
Earn medals by completing puzzles within the target time. Your best medal for each puzzle is saved permanently.
The global leaderboard ranks players by total score and medal count. Compete worldwide and aim for the top.
Earning Gems
Gems are the in-game currency used to unlock puzzles, buy items, and more. Here are all the ways to earn them:
First Clear Rewards
The first time you complete a puzzle at each difficulty, you earn bonus gems:
Free Ad Rewards
Watch a short ad in the shop to earn 15 gems per view. You can watch up to 3 ads per day (resets at midnight UTC), earning up to 45 gems daily for free.
Daily Missions
Complete rotating daily tasks to earn extra gems. Active players can earn up to 250 additional gems every day by clearing specific piece counts or using items.
* Missions reset daily at midnight. Clear all missions for a grand bonus.
Daily Check-in
Log in every day to collect a puzzle piece. Once you collect 4 pieces, open the reward box to receive a random item:
Tip: Don't miss a day — 4 consecutive check-ins gets you free items without spending any gems.
Invite Friends
Share your unique referral code with friends. When someone enters your code, both of you receive 200 gems. Find your code in the app settings under "Invite Friends."
Category Clear Rewards
Complete every puzzle within a category at a specific difficulty to earn bonus gems. The reward equals the piece count — clear all at 144 pieces for the biggest payout.
| Difficulty | Reward per Category |
|---|---|
| 20 pieces | +100 gems 💎 |
| 45 pieces | +200 gems 💎 |
| 84 pieces | +400 gems 💎 |
| 144 pieces | +700 gems 💎 |
Bonus: Clearing an entire category collection (all puzzles, all difficulties) awards an additional 500 gems collection bonus.
Level-Up Rewards
Every level-up grants bonus gems that increase every 10 levels:
Continues up to 3,000 gems per level-up at Lv 91–100.
Ad-Free Experience
To ensure a smooth start for beginners, ads only start appearing from Level 4 onwards. Enjoy your first few puzzles completely uninterrupted! (Rewarded gems for watching ads are always available regardless of level).