Time Flies Guide: Completing The Puzzle Pieces

Hunting down every hidden puzzle piece in Time Flies transforms from overwhelming to rewarding when you know exactly where to look. These 12 collectibles are scattered across the game's four distinct zones, with three pieces waiting in each area. Unlike the bucket list objectives that drive story progression, puzzle pieces offer pure exploration rewards - and the satisfaction of achieving that coveted 100% completion.

The beauty of Time Flies' collectible system lies in its flexibility. You can snag puzzle pieces during your initial bucket list runs or return later using the unlocked level select feature. Either way, you're in for some creative hiding spots that showcase the game's attention to environmental storytelling.

What You Need to Know About Puzzle Collection

Before diving into specific locations, understanding the collection mechanics will save you precious time. Puzzle pieces persist across multiple runs, meaning you don't need to stress about grabbing all three in a single playthrough of each zone.

The pieces integrate seamlessly with the game's environmental puzzles. Many require you to interact with objects, push through barriers, or solve mini-challenges before accessing the collectible itself.

Zone 1: The House

Your first three puzzle pieces hide within the familiar confines of The House, each tucked away in spaces that reward thorough exploration.

Basement Treasure Hunt

Start your collection journey in the opening room near the clock. Look for a gap in the floor tiles - this isn't just decorative detail, it's your entrance to the basement below.

Navigate through the gap and descend into the darkened basement. Head toward the bottom left corner where you'll spot a teddy bear. Push this cuddly obstacle aside to reveal a small hole containing your first puzzle piece.

Basement Treasure Hunt

Bathroom Ventilation System

The second piece requires some aerial maneuvering through The House's upper floor. Enter the bathroom through the keyhole - a signature Time Flies navigation method.

Bathroom Ventilation System

Once inside, fly to the top right corner to locate a ventilation vent. Navigate through this vent system, then drop straight down to claim your reward.

Digital Discovery

Your final House puzzle piece hides in plain sight within the computer setup. Head upstairs and fly left toward the computer screen. The trick here is flying directly into the screen itself - think of it as entering a digital realm where your third puzzle piece awaits collection.

Zone 2: The Gallery 

The Gallery elevates puzzle hunting with more interactive challenges that blend seamlessly with the zone's artistic theme.

Movie Night Mechanics

Begin at the spawn point and head left through the vent into the darkened room. Navigate to the far left side where you'll discover a button positioned under a screen.

Movie Night Mechanics

Land on this button to trigger a short film featuring a fly's adventure. Watch the entire sequence - your puzzle piece materializes as the credits roll, rewarding your patience with this cinematic easter egg.

Sound System Sabotage

After collecting the movie piece, continue left through another vent to reach the lit room with the seated figure. Your target here is the microphone and speaker setup positioned above.

Sound System Sabotage

Fly circles around the microphone to overload the speaker system. When the speaker blows from your aerial antics, dive inside to retrieve your prize.

Plumbing Puzzle

From the Gallery spawn point, head right while staying low to the ground. You'll encounter what appears to be a urinal positioned horizontally - this is actually an art piece reference.

Plumbing Puzzle

Look for the pipe opening on the right side and fly inside. Your fifth overall puzzle piece waits within this unconventional hiding spot.

Zone 3:

The Sewer offers the most straightforward puzzle collection experience, with all three pieces accessible within minutes once you know their locations.

Bottle in the Current

Start by flying down and left from your spawn point. Watch for a bottle floating with the water current - this isn't random debris, it's your first Sewer collectible container.

Bottle in the Current

Navigate inside the bottle to claim the puzzle piece within. The current makes this slightly trickier than static collections, so time your entry carefully.

Lever and Pipe System

Head left from spawn while maintaining altitude to spot a water control lever. Push this lever to halt the water flow - a necessary step for accessing the next piece.

Lever and Pipe System

With the water stopped, enter the now-accessible pipe to retrieve your second Sewer puzzle piece. This environmental puzzle showcases how Time Flies integrates mechanics with exploration.

Hidden Chamber Access

Return to ground level after the pipe collection and look for a cracked tile on the left. This requires some fly strength - push against the tile to create an opening.Navigate through this gap into a chamber filled with water droplets and a lit candle. Thread your way through these obstacles to reach the hole on the opposite side, where your final Sewer piece awaits.

Zone 4: The End 

The End saves the most intricate puzzle challenges for last, requiring multi-step solutions that test your mastery of the game's mechanics.

Mirror World Navigation

Head upstairs to the bathroom and fly to the top left corner where you'll find an interactive mirror. This isn't just for the "reflect on yourself" bucket list - it's also your gateway to puzzle collection.

Mirror World Navigation

Enter the mirror to access an inverted bathroom realm. Once inside this backwards world, push the key until it falls from the door, then fly through the newly created hole to claim your prize.

Piano Ball Mechanics

Navigate downstairs to the room featuring the putting lane. Your target is a hole in the ceiling above the piano - fly up through this opening to reach the upper chamber.

Piano Ball Mechanics

Here's where it gets interesting: push the ball back down through the hole you came from. Follow the ball's descent and position both the ball and yourself on the keyboard below.

When properly positioned, a key will rise, granting access to your next puzzle piece. This multi-step challenge exemplifies The End's puzzle complexity.

Hammer and Weather Challenge

Your final puzzle piece requires the most elaborate setup in the entire game. Head to the kitchen on the ground floor and fly to the far right near the window.

Hammer and Weather Challenge

Locate the hammer suspended by string and look for the weaker section of the left string. Fly through this weak point to release the hammer, which will shatter the window.

Exit through the broken window and carefully navigate down the exterior of the house. The key challenge here is avoiding the rain droplets - contact means starting over.

At the bottom, you'll find a box positioned under an umbrella. Your final puzzle piece rests inside this weather-protected container, rewarding your patience and precision.

Collection Strategy and Tips

Remember that puzzle pieces unlock the achievement or trophy immediately upon collecting your twelfth and final piece. The game tracks your progress automatically, so you'll always know how many remain.

Whether you're a completionist seeking that perfect 100% or simply enjoy the satisfaction of thorough exploration, these 12 puzzle pieces offer some of Time Flies' most rewarding moments. Each discovery feels earned through clever observation and skillful navigation. The hunt for these hidden treasures showcases Time Flies' environmental storytelling at its finest. From basement hideaways to digital realms, each puzzle piece location tells a story while rewarding your curiosity and persistence.