Jigsaw puzzles are a lot of fun. They can be played by a group of people or even alone. They are a great way to develop concentration, patience, and an eye for detail. Jigsaw puzzles have always been popular among all kinds of people"both young and old.

Online jigsaw puzzles are those that are available over the Internet. There are hundreds of websites today that are providing thousands of jigsaw puzzles, with more being added each day. These can be downloaded onto the PC, or they can be played online. They are also available in CD-ROMs, which have to be purchased. The minimum basic software and hardware configuration required for online jigsaw puzzles are Windows 95/98/2000/XP or ME; 32 or 64 MB RAM; 2X speed CD ROM; Microsoft-compatible mouse; 800X600 (16 bit colors) video and display; Netscape or Internet Explorer version 4 or higher with Java; and a Pentium 166 processor. Some jigsaw puzzles can be downloaded for free, while some are for sale.

There are thousands of unique online jigsaw puzzles available today. These are also offered with different difficulty levels, as many as ten or more. The number of pieces ranges according to the difficulty level"some have thousands of pieces. Online jigsaw puzzles are very easy to play as the pieces have to be just clicked on and dragged to the desired position. The designs are also unique: autumn, Christmas, dinosaurs, dragons, Easter, earth day, Egypt, fantasy, flowers, food, Halloween, homes, landscapes, people, ocean, plants, school, automobiles, space, sports, summer, traveling, weather, and fairytale characters like Cinderella and Snow white and cartoon such as Mickey Mouse, and Winnie the Pooh. There are also three-dimensional jigsaw puzzles and interactive puzzles with colorful and appealing animations. Manufacturers are also providing custom designed puzzles as per requirements. Prices of some very good puzzles start from $20.