# How It Works: Wedding & Birthday Puzzles in 4 Steps > URL: https://puzzlebuilder.co/how-it-works/ Four steps from idea to finished puzzle: add your clues, design the grid, then print your wedding or birthday puzzle or share it online. --- HOW IT WORKS ## From Idea to Puzzle in Minutes Your words, your theme, a few clicks. Explore the whole builder first — you only pay when your puzzle is ready to print or play online. [Start Building →](https://puzzlebuilder.co/start/) [See All Features](https://puzzlebuilder.co/features/) 01 Name your occasion and start a new puzzle Pick from crossword, word search, Number Hunt, Photo Challenge, Bingo Challenge and Sudoku Enter your own clues, or unlock the AI Assistant to write them for you Preview your grid instantly as clues are added Create Your Puzzle ### Set the stage for your celebration Give your puzzle a name and tell us what it's about. Pick one of six puzzle types — from a classic crossword to a Photo Challenge — and type your clues in yourself. Once you buy a package, the AI Assistant can write the whole list for you from a theme or any text you paste. 02 Grid is auto-generated — no manual layout Premium templates, 100+ fonts and hundreds of graphics — all open before you buy 13 print sizes, from 5×7 cards to large-format posters Live preview updates as you design Design Your Puzzle ### Make it look exactly how you imagined The builder automatically generates a perfect grid from your clue list. Then customize fonts, colors, cell styles, and page size until it matches the mood of your event. 03 Watermarked preview PNG available before you buy Print-ready PDF and high-resolution PNG in every package Shareable link for online play — included with any package Guests play on any device — no app needed Publish & Share ### Get your puzzle into guests' hands Before you buy, you can download a watermarked preview to see exactly how your puzzle looks. When you're ready, a package unlocks the print-ready PDF, the high-resolution PNG, and a shareable link your guests can play on any device. 04 Live leaderboard ranks all players automatically Timer and score tracked per player Works at the event or shared in advance Password-protect your online puzzle so only your guests can play Watch Guests Play ### Sit back and enjoy the competition As guests complete the puzzle online, a live leaderboard ranks them by score and completion time. See who's winning in real time — and celebrate the champion at the end of the night. ### Who Uses PuzzleBuilder? #### Wedding & Engagement Personalized crosswords about the couple's story (https://puzzlebuilder.co/wedding-puzzles/) #### Bridal & Baby Shower "How Well Do You Know the Bride?" puzzles (https://puzzlebuilder.co/bridal-shower-games/) #### Birthday Milestone birthday trivia and memory games (https://puzzlebuilder.co/birthday-puzzles/) #### Classroom Vocabulary review that students actually enjoy (https://puzzlebuilder.co/school-classroom-puzzles/) #### Team Building Company trivia competitions with live leaderboards (https://puzzlebuilder.co/team-building-corporate-puzzles/) #### Just for Fun Game nights, holiday parties, family reunions (https://puzzlebuilder.co/personal-social-puzzles/) The Short Version ### Four steps. Minutes of effort. Memories that last. 1 Create puzzle & add clues → 2 Customize the design → 3 Download or publish → 4 Watch the fun unfold ### Six Puzzle Types, Endless Possibilities Every type is fully customizable for your occasion — and open to explore before you buy. #### Crossword Puzzle A personalized crossword built from your own words and clues — the classic choice for any celebration. [Crossword Generator](https://puzzlebuilder.co/crossword-generator/) #### Word Search Puzzle Hide your custom words in a letter grid guests can solve at the table in a few minutes. [Word Search Generator](https://puzzlebuilder.co/word-search-generator/) #### Number Hunt Turn the meaningful numbers of your story into a hunt guests have to work out. [Number Hunt Generator](https://puzzlebuilder.co/number-hunt-generator/) #### Photo Challenge Give guests a list of shots to capture and watch the photos come in during the event. [Photo Challenge Generator](https://puzzlebuilder.co/photo-challenge-generator/) #### Bingo Challenge Custom bingo cards filled with the moments everyone expects to see on the day. [Bingo Challenge Generator](https://puzzlebuilder.co/bingo-challenge-generator/) #### Sudoku Number or letter grids in four difficulty levels, styled to match the rest of your stationery. [Sudoku Generator](https://puzzlebuilder.co/sudoku-generator/) ### Common Questions Do I need to pay before I can see the builder? No. You can open the builder, add your clues, apply templates and fonts, and watch the grid build itself without paying anything. This isn't a free plan or a trial — it's simply there so you can see the product before you decide. You pay once, for that occasion, when you want the print-ready files or the online game. How long does it take to make a puzzle? Most people finish in ten to twenty minutes. Typing your own clues takes the longest; if you buy a package, the AI Assistant writes the full list from a theme or a paragraph you paste, which cuts that part down to about a minute. Can I print the puzzle myself? Yes. Every package includes a print-ready PDF and a high-resolution PNG in 13 page sizes, from 5×7 cards to large-format posters. You can print at home or send the file to a print shop. Do guests need to install an app to play online? No. Online play runs in the browser. You share one link, guests open it on any phone, tablet or laptop, and the live leaderboard ranks everyone by score and completion time. You can password-protect the puzzle so only your guests can play. ### Ready to build your first puzzle? Open the builder, design your puzzle, and see exactly how it will look. You only pay when you're ready to download or publish — and every purchase is covered by a 14-day refund. 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