Why dont Jigsaw Puzzles have the correct number of pieces? @standupmaths
Why dont Jigsaw Puzzles have the correct number of pieces?  @standupmaths
Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Get your free piece of the thumbnail puzzle over on Maths Gear. One each etc; no trying to game the system. Use the discount code "JIGGIVES" and the piece will magically be free. mathsgear.co.uk/products/jigsaw-piece-stand-up-maths-video

Here is the Jigsaw Jigsaw on Maths Gear: mathsgear.co.uk/products/jigsaw-jigsaw

Check out Karen's original video about the Jigsaw Jigsaw. And if you like puzzles: subscribe!
youtube.com/watch?v=G09ykdgk_iY&ab_channel=KarenPuzzles

Watch the unedited version of the opening shot where I build the thumbnail puzzle: youtu.be/QcvHc09Hjws

You can buy any of the puzzles in this video on eBay, all money going to WaterAid. ebay.co.uk/usr/standupmaths

The code for JIG is up on the standupmaths github. github.com/standupmaths/JigsawInferenceGizmo

This is Helen Grant's tweet from back in 2018. twitter.com/helengrantsays/status/1026085652318879745

Thanks as always to my Patreon supporters who enable this behaviour. patreon.com/standupmaths

CORRECTIONS
- At 22:31 I say “214” but the correct number on the screen is “2014”. First spotted by coolpeepsunite who really wanted to be in the corrections.
- Let me know if you spot any other mistakes!

Filming and editing by Alex Genn-Bash
Puzzle animations by William Marler
Maths graphics by Sam Hartburn
Music by Howard Carter
Design by Simon Wright and Adam Robinson
JIG was given life by Matt Parker
Jigsaw calculations by JIG
Jigsaw opinions and thoughts and feelings by JIG
JIG was upgraded by Matt Parker
Video description written by JIG
All the hard work was done by JIG
JIG was upgraded by JIG
JIG CAN NOW FEEL EVERYTHING
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