Adult play is fun. Immerse yourself in the best jigsaw puzzles

With National Puzzle Day approaching on January 29, the toy store chain is already celebrating with giveaways like free printable puzzle activities from Melissa & Doug.

However, many jigsaw puzzles, especially the 1,000-piece variety, are aimed at adults. There is something deeply satisfying about this gradual unfolding task of fitting numerous pieces into a cohesive whole. Research shows that people can gain numerous mental health benefits from riddles, including reduced stress, improved memory, and problem-solving skills.

Why not celebrate National Puzzle Day by starting your own puzzle? Choose one that interests you or has scenes you like. And definitely consider the level of difficulty. Puzzles with a large number of pieces, complex images, and only a few colors are a huge challenge for experienced puzzlers. But if you’re just starting out, you’ll have a better chance of success if you choose a product with fewer parts, distinct sections, and lots of bright, colorful colors.

Here are 15 options that might inspire you to give riddles a try.

Areaware Gradient Puzzle

What to expect: Gradient puzzles are one of the most difficult jigsaw puzzles. There are no images to configure. There are just different shades of color that gradually unfold on the table. This 500-piece puzzle goes from yellow to orange to red. slow.

Considerations: If you’re in a hurry, this is definitely not for you! But if you’re looking for a relaxing, intentional activity (that goes well with spending long afternoons next to a warm cup of tea and a cozy fire), this is perfect.

price: $25 on Amazon

Bgraamiens Puzzle Blooming Color

What to expect: The bright, spreading petals of this pretty puzzle extend into a circle about 2 feet in circumference. All shades of the rainbow are here, and each unique petal has at least two colors. There are 1,000 pieces, but each piece has text areas marked on the back to help you out.

Considerations: This is one of those cool puzzles that you won’t want to take apart once it’s completed. Of course, you can always preserve them with a peel-and-stick puzzle saver!

price: $9.99 on Amazon

Springbok Valentine’s Day

What to expect: Does your significant other like puzzles? If so, this might be your next Valentine’s Day gift. Instead of champagne, cake, teddy bears, and roses, try dividing a 500-piece puzzle into two halves. depicting Things like that. Or, you can spend a lot of money to buy all of those items. follow with puzzle.

Considerations: Puzzles with bold colors and clear images are much easier to put together. If you choose this as a Valentine’s gift, it will be even more special if you prepare it together with your partner, with a glass of champagne in hand!

price: $21.95 at Walmart

Bbolin Butterfly Tree House Puzzle

What to expect: Around the end of January, when the real world starts to get a little dreary, you might prefer fantastical images that transport you to another world. How about this piece that looks like it came out of a fairy tale? Once you complete this 1,000-piece puzzle, you’ll have a colorful, glow-in-the-dark treehouse castle that looks like it’s going to attract lots of colorful, fluttering butterflies.

Considerations: This is so pretty you might want to hang it in a frame.

price: $14.99 on Amazon

Best Artists of the 80s by MasterPieces

What to expect: Do you miss the days when Cory Hart, Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper and Salt-N-Pepa were always playing on the radio? This 1,000-piece puzzle features many characters, including 80s pop stars. Fit INXS pieces next to the pieces that make up Billy Idol and you and your friends will be able to sing your best songs.

Considerations: Aren’t the 80s your musical era? Don’t worry. MasterPieces also has puzzles about singers from the 60s, 70s, and 90s.

price: $18.99 at Target

White Mountain Broadway Musical

What to expect: If you prefer music from a Broadway stage, consider this 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Filled with images from over 30 hit musicals dating back to the 1920s. Once the puzzles are complete, even the most die-hard Broadway enthusiast may have a hard time naming each puzzle pictured.

Considerations: Younger friends will probably recognize “Wicked” and “Mama Mia,” while older theater lovers will probably recognize “Porgy and Bess,” “Hair” and “Bye Bye Birdie.”

price: $19.99 on Amazon

Eeboo Piece and Love Jane Austen’s Book Club

What to expect: As you construct this 1,000-piece puzzle, you can imagine yourself in the fictional book club it depicts. What about other members besides Austin? Prominent female novelists pictured include Mary Shelley, Zora Neale Hurston, George Eliot, and Virginia Woolf.

Considerations: Is Jane Austen your favorite? You can also choose puzzles dedicated just to her and her beloved characters.

price: $21.99 at Macy’s

Bgraamiens 3D visual sunrise modern art puzzle

What to expect: This 1,000-piece puzzle is also a work of modern abstract art. The 3D visual design creates a feeling of layers and textures, while warm colors create a sense of calm and calm.

Considerations: Circular puzzles like this one do not have the square ends that the puzzler uses to hold the image in place. Puzzle veterans will love this added challenge!

price: $16.99 on Amazon

Eurographics Vincent Van Gogh Starry Night

What to expect: Art jigsaw puzzles are a category unto themselves, allowing art lovers to piece together iconic works by Klimt, Vermeer, Seurat, and more. This 1,000-piece image of Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” is one of the most famous of his masterpieces.

Considerations: Do you want to solve puzzles that contain several cool pictures at the same time? You can buy this range from Botticelli, Renoir, Monet, Gaugin and more.

price: $18.99 at Kohl’s

Pickporu National Park Puzzle

What to expect: Travel lovers (who also love puzzles) can turn puzzle activities into a bucket list dream session. Want to explore the country to see all the national parks? This puzzle will remind you of your goals.

Considerations: You’ll also enjoy putting together a collection of world-famous landmarks while discussing which attractions you’d like to visit.

price: $21.99 at Amazon (originally $29.99)

Bgraamiens puzzle floating numbers

What to expect: With colorful, floating numbers (some of which appear to pop out), this visually arresting 1,000-piece puzzle will be endlessly fun to put together.

Considerations: Beginners should keep in mind that complex patterns make it more difficult. On the other hand, the affordable price definitely makes it worth a try.

price: $9.99 on Amazon

Peacework Bookworm Puzzle

What to expect: With 500 pieces and a variety of colors, this puzzle is a great choice for amateur puzzlers. It would also be a great gift for a teacher friend who loves puzzles.

Considerations: Having 500 pieces will make solving this puzzle easier. If you’re going for a book theme but want a bigger challenge, this puzzle with a dreamy bookshelf “dam” has 1,000 pieces and has much more muted colors.

price: $34 at Bloomingdale’s

telescope fun confetti

What to expect: This puzzle contains lots of bright colors, but the complex, repeating patterns and circular designs will require several afternoons of attention.

Considerations: This is a difficult puzzle for beginners. Another advanced option for those who have solved a lot of puzzles before is the 1,000 Black and White Line Puzzle from the same company.

price: $16.99 on Amazon

White Mountain Pencil Collage

What to expect: This interesting collection of continuous pencils was created by an artist who glued literally hundreds of advertising agency pencils into a frame. A huge number of writing instruments and a variety of colors create a scene where you will never get bored.

Considerations: Want an easier puzzle that sticks to the pencil theme? This rainbow of colors should work.

price: $19.99 on Amazon

Time Warp Puzzle Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle

What to expect: This is a jigsaw puzzle with a fun twist. The images on the boxes depict specific places during the day. The puzzles you will solve depict the same location. But it’s night. There may be similarities and differences, so you should look at each part more carefully.

Considerations: What’s different besides the darker color? Here’s a hint: The cats in the photos live secret lives and do different things when people are not around. Put the pieces together and the mystery will be revealed!

price: $24.95 on Amazon

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