Not just "looking" at famous paintings! Puzzle app 'Piece of Art' to unravel charm launches on both stores [Includes AI audio commentary for some works]

UNBALANCE Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Miyazaki Tadashi) has launched "Piece of Art," an intellectual art puzzle game that allows players to enjoy the world of famous paintings through block puzzles, on the App Store and Google Play.

▶︎App Store　　https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/piece-of-art-/id6756707106 ▶︎Google Play　https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unbalance.pieceofart

"Piece of Art" is an intellectual art puzzle game where players can gradually complete famous paintings by artists such as Monet, Van Gogh, Vermeer, and Hokusai using block puzzles. With each piece placed, players naturally focus on the colors, composition, and motifs, offering a new art experience that allows them to delve into the artwork's background and the artist's perspective.

An Intellectual Art Puzzle Experience: "Reading" Famous Paintings While Playing "Piece of Art" is more than just a puzzle aiming for completion. The time spent solving block puzzles itself becomes time for observing and appreciating famous paintings. As each piece is placed, the artwork's composition, colors, and the artist's intentions gradually emerge, allowing players to naturally engage with the charm of the art while playing. It allows players to notice details that might be overlooked when simply "looking" at a painting, making it a unique feature to enjoy art as if "reading" it through the puzzle-solving process.

Completing Puzzles Unlocks the Story of Art Upon completing an art puzzle, players can access the stories and perspectives behind the artwork. By learning about the artist's life, historical background, and creation secrets, art can be seen more deeply and richly. Puzzle → Understanding → Discovery. "Piece of Art" aims to provide an experience where one can enjoy a single piece of art as if "reading" it.

Just the Right Balance of Art & Puzzle, Not Overwhelming The daily challenge consists of 9 bingo-style puzzles. Rather than a game to be played intensely all at once, it is designed for players to engage with art little by little each day. "Piece of Art" aims to be an intellectual art puzzle with just the right distance, naturally blending into daily life, so it's neither just a time-killer nor too demanding. Completing block puzzles and achieving bingo rewards players with in-game items.

Encounter the Words of Artists Every Time You Open the App The home screen features a rotating display of quotes from painters. A single word of insight or encouragement gently stimulates daily sensibilities. By not only enjoying the artworks but also engaging with the words left behind by artists, art gradually becomes a more familiar presence.

Your Own Art Gallery with Favorites You can register favorite artworks and artists by marking them with a "❤︎ Favorites" button. Save the masterpieces you encounter through puzzles into your personal art gallery to revisit and enjoy anytime.

# Monet, Van Gogh, and Vermeer Feature AI Audio Commentary!

Art Events Connecting to Exhibitions Planned "Piece of Art" plans to hold regular art events that connect the in-app experience with museums and exhibitions. Through initiatives like lotteries for art merchandise, digital experiences will expand into real-world art encounters.

Background and Vision for Development Opportunities to encounter and carefully observe famous paintings are rare outside of museums. However, by understanding the background of the work and the artist's perspective, art can be enjoyed more deeply and richly. "Piece of Art" was developed with the desire to easily deliver the experience of encountering artists' challenges and ways of seeing in daily life. Especially in today's often difficult world, the small insights found in art can be a force to move forward. We aspire for "Piece of Art" to be a presence that brings such experiences closer to people.

--- App Information Title: Piece of Art Genre: Game / Puzzle Platform: App Store / Google Play Price: Free to play (with in-app purchases) Copyright: ©UNBALANCE Corporation