In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Try puzzles with simple scenes, large pieces, and a minimal number of pieces. For example, a 50–300 piece rectangular puzzle allows you to experiment with different methods for assembling your puzzle in a short amount of time. Graduate to a larger number of pieces (such as a puzzle with 300 – 1000 pieces, or even larger) once you’re confident assembling puzzles with the method you’ve chosen. Also look for other challenges, like 3D puzzles, puzzles with only one color, multi-layered puzzles, and infinity puzzles. If the puzzle has a particularly large number of pieces, you may want to consider counting the pieces to make sure none are missing. Pick a hard, flat surface like a table for your work area. Ensure your area is large enough to accommodate the total number of pieces. Empty the contents of the box onto the work area. Turn all of the pieces face up. Keep different color groups in separate piles on your work area. Look for pieces that clearly depict something and separate those out. For example, you might have a piece that shows a body part like an eye or small objects like books. Put all of the pieces with writing on them in a different pile. Look for pieces that have a smooth side that can be part of the edge of the puzzle and put those in a pile. Also pull out any pieces that are shaped very differently than the other pieces. When you’re assembling the puzzle, it will eventually be obvious where these specially shaped pieces belong. Keep in mind that finding the edges of non-rectangular puzzles can be very difficult.
Summary: Start on a small scale. Set up your work area. Sort the colored pieces. Pull out all of the edge pieces.

Problem: Article: For instance, you should use the restroom before getting sent into the room. The only way you can leave a room is if you call for a staff to come get you, and then you usually cannot go back in. Also, do not try to take pictures or video during the game; this is usually explicitly against the rules and can get your team disqualified.  Listen carefully to your guide about game rules and what can get you disqualified. For people who are uncomfortable about being physically trapped in a room, the reality is that you aren’t. The doors do not actually physically lock you in, and you can leave at any time. However, to avoid getting your team disqualified, you have to call for a staff to escort you out instead of just walking out of your room. Your team will most likely be allowed to ask for 3 clues from the guide throughout the game. Try to wait 10 minutes to ask for your first clue, but if you are all completely lost before then, you can ask for it sooner. When you ask for a clue, the answer you’re given will help you at the specific point you are at in the game, so listen carefully. Escape rooms generally work in steps, with a first puzzle to solve that leads to a new puzzle, etc. Clues from the guide will help you solve whatever step it is that you’re currently stuck on. A good rule of thumb is to yell out what you find as soon as you find it. This can seem chaotic at first, but as you get to know the room, knowing what everyone has found will help each of you start to make sense of what puzzles you need to solve and the clues to solve them. Listen to a teammate if they think they have started solving a puzzle. Think about what you have found, or have heard other teammates find, that can help solve that puzzle. Try to keep your eyes off the ticking clock as you play. Rushing and wanting to get done quickly can cause you to miss a clue and become stuck on a step. Stay focused on the room, the clues, and working together with your team. Remember that this is a game and the goal, besides escaping the room, is to have fun. Relax and have fun while you make observations and guesses to help your team reach the common goal.
Summary:
Follow the basic rules to avoid getting disqualified. Listen carefully to your guide. Communicate everything with your team as you play. Don’t panic or rush.