Gentlemen Smoking and Playing Backgammon in a Tavern (by Dirck Hals) Jigsaw Puzzle
Puzzle Description
Online puzzle inspired by the painting “Gentlemen Smoking and Playing Backgammon in a Tavern” by the Dutch artist Dirck Hals, created in 1627. This work is a vivid example of genre painting from the Dutch Golden Age, portraying everyday life with humor and attention to detail. The scene captures a lively moment in a tavern, where men enjoy a game of backgammon, conversation, and smoking. The warm atmosphere, abundance of interior details, and expressive facial features of the characters make this painting especially engaging and enjoyable as a puzzle.
Image Credit
Dirck Hals, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Game Details
The puzzle image is divided into 24 pieces arranged in a grid - 6 x 4 (rows - 6; columns - 4). Your task is to correctly assemble all the pieces to form a complete image. Points that may be earned upon successfully completing the puzzle: 24.
Classic Mode
Just like a real tabletop jigsaw puzzle! Pieces can be rotated and freely moved without automatic connections or grouping. It's all manual — perfect for purists.
Modern Mode
A smooth and intuitive experience. Rotation is optional - you can enable or disable it before starting. Pieces snap together when brought close and form movable groups to speed up solving. Puzzle elements are styled like real pieces, with protrusions, shadows, and distinct shapes.
Simple Mode
A smooth and intuitive experience. No rotation needed. Pieces snap together when brought close and form movable groups to speed up solving. A clean image without visual protrusions or shadows.
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