15 top-rated puzzles that any adult would love
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Today is National Puzzle Day! Ever heard of it? This year, the holiday deserves to be celebrated more than ever as many of us have spent hours in quarantine completing multiple puzzles for some entertainment. So why not express your love of puzzling pieces by getting a new one to do while we spend more time indoors this winter.
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Some puzzles are also literal works of art and others can be completely customized, making for a super personal gift. Below, you'll find 15 puzzles from the challenging to the frame-worthy that anyone will love.
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1. For the one who wants a piece of art: Jiggy Puzzles
There are puzzles out there that are so gorgeous you want to frame them. That's the idea behind the puzzles at Jiggy, which is why they also give you the tools needed to glue them together once you've completed your masterpiece. Each puzzle from the female-founded brand is designed by a female artist. I've done the Dog Mom Puzzle, by artist Alja Horvat, and love that it was challenging but not impossible and looks stunning all framed up.
If you really love puzzles, you can also sign up for Jiggy's Puzzle Club, which will ship you a new 500-piece puzzles and give you exclusive access to new products starting at $26 a month.
Get the Dog Mom Puzzle at Jiggy for $49
2. For the sentimental one: A personalized puzzle
Is there a family picture you absolutely love? Turn it into a puzzle using Shutterfly. That way the entire fam can work together to literally make memories. You can choose from four different sizes and even get fancy with different layouts and designs. Shutterfly is also the best online photo printing service we've ever tested, so you know your image will come out crisp and clean, too.
Get the Photo Gallery Puzzle (60 to 1014 Pieces) at Shutterfly staring at $19.79
3. For the news fanatic: A 'The New Yorker' cover puzzle
Aside from its in-depth articles, The New Yorker is known for its gorgeous cover art, and you can find some of its most popular covers in puzzle form. This one features a lovely beach image by artist Richard Taylor, and was originally published in the July 8th, 1939 issue. I gave one of these to my puzzle-loving sister and she absolutely adored it.
Get the New Yorker Beachgoing 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle at Amazon for $24
4. For the cartographer: My Town USGS Map Jigsaw Puzzle
Love maps as much as your hometown? Get a puzzle from National Geographic that displays a USGS map of where you're from. To personalize it just enter the address of your home and the map will show their surrounding area. For a cute touch, the center puzzle piece of your coordinates will be shaped like a house.
Get the National Geographic My Town USGS Map Jigsaw Puzzle (400 Piece) at Amazon for $44.95
5. For the party queen: Disco Queen Puzzle
Nothing embodies a new year celebration quite like a ton of champagne, and after the never-ending year of 2020, we could all use a little celebration. This gorgeous Disco Queen puzzle can help satisfy your itch for a big party this year—or it's as close as you can get to one.
Get the Disco Queen Puzzle (500 Piece) at Anthropologie for $26
6. For the one who loves the outdoors: National Parks Collage Puzzle
While it might be harder to get to the National Parks these days due to the pandemic, your recipient can dream of completing their park bucket list by putting together this puzzle. It features stunning images of eight national parks including Denali, the Grand Canyon, the Great Smoky Mountains, and more. It's highly rated and will provide some entertainment as we're stuck inside this winter.
Get the National Parks Collage 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle at Etsy for $19.99
7. For the one obsessed with special dates: New York Times Custom Front Page Puzzle
If you're obsessed with history (or yourself in general), then get a personalized puzzle of The New York Times cover on the date you were born. You can slowly piece together the major headlines and learn some fun facts to spit out at parties. This is also a great gift for anniversaries or other special dates.
Get the New York Times Custom Front Page Puzzle (500 Pieces) at Uncommon Goods for $49.95
8. For the dog lover: Dog Canine Lovers Puzzle
Think you know every single dog breed? Test your knowledge (and puzzle skills) with this 1,000-piece dog poster puzzle from Ridley's. It features 54 different breeds from Chow Chow to Rottweiler to Chihuahua. It's the perfect puzzle for any animal lover.
Get the Ridley's Dog Canine Lovers 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle at Amazon for $45.99
9. For the puzzle expert: The Clearly Impossible Puzzle
If "normal" puzzles are too easy for you, then it's time for a real challenge: The Clearly Impossible Puzzle. All of the pieces in the puzzle are clear and shaped similarly, so it's pretty much impossible to finish, and you can choose from 100 to 500 pieces. This might be the puzzle that finally stumps you.
Get the Clearly Impossible Puzzle (100 to 500 Pieces) at Etsy starting at $13.99
10. For the one with wanderlust: Cinque Terre Puzzle
While your can't travel to the Italian coast right now, you can complete a puzzle that (sort of) makes you feel like you're there. This puzzle captures a gorgeous town in Cinque Terre that you'll definitely be adding to your bucket list. It's highly-rated with reviewers praising the quality of the image and that the puzzle provides the right amount of difficulty.
Get the Buffalo Games Cinque Terre 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle at Amazon for $10.97
11. For the one who misses theater: Playbill Presents Puzzle
Theater lover: You've has been limited to listening to their favorite musical soundtracks as Broadway won't be open anytime soon, unfortunately. But your spirits can be lifted with a puzzle featuring their favorite musical Playbills like Hamilton, The Lion King, Cats, and more. Warning: You'll probably sing show tunes while completing it.
12. For the one who appreciates a good photo: Gray Malin 2-Sided Puzzle
Gray Malin is known for his incredible travel photography, and his prints have been turned into puzzles that are insanely hard. Why? It’s double-sided, so not only do you need to separate your edges from your middle pieces, but you need to determine what side is going to work. This winter-themed one is appropriate for the season and features a mountainside on one side and an array of colorful skiers on the other.
Get the Galison Gray Malin 2-Sided Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces) at Amazon for $24.99
13. For the one obsessed with Baby Yoda: The Child Puzzle
Are you obsessed with Baby Yoda? We are too. And this puzzle featuring Baby Yoda peeking over the shoulder of The Mandalorian is the perfect way to express your love for him. Plus, with The Mandalorian season two out, Baby Yoda is already at the forefront of our minds, meaning this puzzle will be super popular.
Get the Star Wars The Mandalorian The Child 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle at Amazon for $8.99
14. For the activist: Votes for Women Puzzle
This puzzle, which celebrates the women's suffrage movement, serves as a reminder to vote and fight for civil rights. It features images of voting rights activists like Hester C. Jeffrey, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Frederick Douglass that any activist would love completing themselves.
Get the Votes for Women Puzzle (500 Piece) at Uncommon Goods for $20
15. For the cartoon fan: Peanuts Cast Puzzle
The Charlie Brown cartoons are a classic, and you can bring the entire cast into your home with this adorable puzzle. It features iconic scenes from the comics and duplicates of each character will make it a bit of a challenge.
Get the Peanuts Cast 500 Piece Puzzle at Urban Outfitters for $16
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