Even though gaming is nowadays related to a console or PC, board games have a surprisingly large public. In fact, virtual entertainment is far from completely taking over all forms of having fun.

Social games can take a considerable amount of your time as well. For instance, putting up together all pieces of a puzzle can not only be time-consuming, but also difficult, with a well-earned sense of satisfaction delivered in the end. Here are a couple of applications with which to build your own jigsaw puzzles.

Using Jigsaw Puzzle Creator

Step 1: Download, install, and run Jigsaw Puzzle Creator.

Step 2: Click the Add Picture button for the first puzzle. You can add more pictures to create more levels for the game.

Step 3: Hit the Modify button in the picture section. Increasing the number of Rows and Columns makes the puzzle larger.

Step 4: Switch to the Sound section to add audio effects for clicking, puzzle completion, or a background loop.

Step 5 (optional): Access the Theme section to fully customize how the game looks and feels.

Step 6: Press the Publish button to generate the new Flash jigsaw puzzle.

Using Astra Gift Maker

Step 1: Download, install, and run Astra Gift Maker.

Step 2: Hit the Open button and load a picture.

Step 3 (optional): Switch to Add Description and Edit Congratulations for minor info tweaks.

Step 4: Choose to Set Playing Options. Pick a shape, size, and mixing method.

Step 5: In the Save Jigsaw tab, hit Save to generate a stand-alone EXE file with your new game.