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Fill a 54,000-tile logic grid, region by region, to reveal a Bruegel-inspired painting and Dutch proverbs.
Released 07 Nov 2024
Solve 3×3 Tile Clues
Rebuild Bruegel’s Mural
Choose Your Next Region
Proverbs is a picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle, inspired by Bruegel the Elder's 1559 painting "Netherlandish Proverbs"
Developed by Mark Ffrench · Published by Divide The Plunder
In Proverbs, you complete one enormous grid based on Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s painting Netherlandish Proverbs. The image is divided into regions that can be tackled in any order.
Each numbered clue indicates how many tiles in its surrounding 3×3 area, including the clue tile, should be light. Mark tiles light or dark using the clues, then complete each region.
Finished regions reveal parts of the painting and, in some cases, an illustrated Dutch proverb with an explanation. The game also includes hints, achievements, and an optional Renaissance-style soundtrack.
Players often enjoy Proverbs as a low-pressure activity to play in short sessions or alongside music, podcasts, or videos. Reviews praise the simple tile-marking loop, the gradual reveal of the mural, and the accompanying proverbs, artwork, and music. Some players, however, find the puzzle too easy or repetitive, and the single large grid too lengthy.
🧩Proverbs is digital cross-stitch. A meditative game about completing a single enormous 54,000+ piece grid puzzle.
💣 If you know how to play minesweeper, you already know how to play a Mega Mosaic! The numbered clues (0-9) indicate how many light tiles must be placed within 1 square of the clue.
🖼️ Unravel the mysteries of Peter Bruegel the Elder's enigmatic painting Netherlandish Proverbs. Piece together over 100 illustrations of 16th century dutch proverbs and idioms, many of which will still be familiar today.
🎶 Whether you're engrossed in your favourite podcasts or listening to your favourite tunes, Mega Mosaic: Proverbs serves as the perfect backdrop to enhance your experience. Or choose from the soothing built-in renaissance soundtrack.
⏳ Dozens of Hours of Addictive Gameplay: Get ready to lose yourself in hours of simple, calming but addictive puzzle-solving, with over 90 achievements to collect!
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 94 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
