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I am a total self confessed puzzle addict, and love everything from word puzzles to jigsaws. I have a whole load of puzzle apps on my iPad, but there’s nothing quite like a physical puzzle that you put together with your hands.
It’s especially lovely doing a jigsaw on a cold winter’s evening, when you are cosy and warm, snug inside. Here are some ideas for Christmas gifts for the puzzlers in your life – young and old.
Personalised Jigsaw*
RRP: £13.99
The first product in this guide is this Personalised Jigsaw from The Gift Experience. I chose a photo from our summer trip to Disneyland Paris as it is a lovely memory – all four of us had a wonderful day! The 60 piece wooden puzzle is well made but does come in a rather boring plain white box, so you could decorate that to make this gift extra special. The finished puzzle measures 25 x 17cm.
Cloudberries Gradient Puzzle*
RRP: £16.99
I’ve never put together a Cloudberries puzzle, but have seen them in YouTube videos and been intrigued by their gorgeous modern designs. I love the look of this 1000 piece Cloudberries Gradient Puzzle – it is deceptively simple looking but I have a feeling it’s going to provide me with a nice challenge! The completed puzzle measures 68 x 48.5cm and looks so relaxing and beautiful.
Happy Puzzle Jigraphy UK Map*
RRP: £14.99
One for younger puzzlers, this Happy Puzzle Jigraphy UK Map jigsaw puzzle has shaped pieces, which when put together form a map of the United Kingdom, showing all the different counties. It’s a great way to help kids learn their Geography at the same time as enjoying some puzzling! The completed 100 piece puzzle measured 40 x 50cm, and is recommended for age 4+.
Explore the Forest Puzzle*
RRP: £14.99
Another one for kids, this Explore the Forest Puzzle is more than just a jigsaw. Once the 70 piece forest puzzle is complete, the children then have to hunt for the different creatures & plants on the tick lists – some of which can only be seen using the included UV torch. The finished puzzle measures 60 x 44cm, you need 3 AAA batteries for the torch, and includes a wipe clean marker to tick off your discoveries.
3D Crystal Puzzle Panda*
RRP: £9.99
This 3D Crystal Puzzle Panda is put together using clear plastic puzzle pieces, with moulded limbs that attach onto the main Panda body. When you complete the complex 57 piece puzzle you are left with a translucent Panda which you can then display.
Rubik’s 3×3*
RRP: £14.99
A total classic, this Rubik’s 3×3 puzzle makes a great gift for anyone who can’t resist solving puzzles. I’ve been learning to solve cubes this year so I’m looking forward to the satisfaction of mixing this up and then restoring it to order.
Tyrannosaurus 3D Wooden Puzzle*
RRP: £4.95
This 29 piece Tyrannosaurus 3D Wooden Puzzle is pretty simple to put together if you follow the included instructions, and very satisfying. When complete, the T-Rex skeleton stands 24cm tall. The wooden pieces are popped out of flat sheets, and then slot together to create the finished dino.
World Map Puzzle In A Tube*
RRP: £8.95
The World Map Puzzle In A Tube from Rex London is a great Christmas gift for people who enjoy a quick puzzle. With 300 pieces, the finished puzzle measures 50 x 36cm and is a really nice World Map design. It comes packaged in a sturdy cardboard tube pot with an included picture of the puzzle image to help you complete it.
Canine Alphabet Puzzle in a Tube*
RRP: £8.95
If your gift recipient is more into dogs than world maps, why not consider this Canine Alphabet Puzzle in a Tube? Just like the world map puzzle, this is a 300 piece puzzle measuring 50 x 36cm, features fun illustrations of different popular dog breeds; one for every letter of the alphabet. Perfect for a dog lover! It is portrait orientated which is a little unusual. Rex London also do puzzles about birds and scientific subjects in the same range.
Lilly the Cat 24 Piece Mini Puzzle*
RRP: £2.95
For younger children, Rex London have a series of mini puzzles in cubes. This Lilly the Cat 24 Piece Mini Puzzle is really sweet and an ideal stocking filler. It is suitable for ages 3+ and the finished puzzle measures 15 x 15cm.
1000-piece World’s Smallest Puzzles*
RRP: £5.99
Not for the faint of heart, this 1000-piece World’s Smallest Puzzle depicting a gorgeous landscape scene of Santorini has teeny tiny pieces. It may be a 1000 piece puzzle, but it is only as big as an A3 sheet of paper when complete. Cheatwell have a whole range of these puzzles, each featuring a different location from around the world.
Slow Puzzles (500 piece jigsaw) – Jungle Leaf*
RRP: £14.99
This jungle leaf puzzle looks so relaxing, but quite challenging due to its abnormal shape and limited colour palette. If you’re looking for a more unusual jigsaw gift, this Slow Puzzles – Jungle Leaf might be just want you need. This 500 piece puzzle measures around 38 x 39cm when complete.
Slow Puzzles (500 piece jigsaw) – Beetle*
RRP: £14.99
From the same range as the Monstera leaf, you can also get the Slow Puzzles – Beetle jigsaw puzzle. Measuring 59 x 40cm for complete; this 500 piece puzzle is depicts a vibrant beetle that won’t give you the creepy crawlies like a real one would.
The Escape Book 2*
RRP: £9.99
Looking for something a bit different? Perfect for escape room fans, The Escape Book 2 has the same concept, in a much more portable book format. Following the success of the first Escape Book, this book has been released just in time for Christmas 2019.
Addict A Ball Maze*
RRP: £14.99
This Addict A Ball Maze is great fun for adults and kids alike. Gifting this to someone will be gifting them with frustration and satisfaction; it’s impossible to resist trying and trying again to get the ball bearing around the convoluted maze within the ball. It has to be twisted, turned and flipped to manipulate the ball into following the path. Great for practicing hand eye coordination and dexterity too!
Penguins puzzle*
RRP: £5.99
This Penguins puzzle From Kidicraft is a gorgeous gift for penguin mad puzzlers like our Georgie. Suitable for ages 4+, the lenticular technology used in this puzzle gives the picture a 3D depth effect, which looks amazing when the puzzle is all put together. The completed 63 puzzle measures 31 x 23cm.
Falcon Santa’s Special Delivery puzzle*
RRP: £11.99
This Falcon Santa’s Special Delivery puzzle is a gorgeous festive puzzle – I love the Christmas train against the backdrop of the starry night sky, and all the festive activity in the foreground. Such a lovely festive scene! Plus, you get a bonus second 1000 piece puzzle in the box, also featuring Santa’s Express train. Each puzzle measures around 68 x 49cm when complete. There’s nothing quite like a festive jigsaw at Christmas, is there?!
Wasgij Santa’s Unexpected Delivery puzzle*
RRP: £12.99
A festive jigsaw with a difference, this Wasgij Santa’s Unexpected Delivery puzzle is a mystery puzzle. Instead of putting together the picture on the box, you have to put together an unknown picture – in this case, what Santa can see and is reacting to. You get a second bonus puzzle too – which is the picture from the box. Both of these 1000 piece puzzles measure around 68 x 49cm when complete.
Burger Jigsaw*
RRP: £4.99
This 100 piece Burger Jigsaw from Paladone is a silly stocking stuffer type gift idea, with the box being in the style of a fast food burger box instead of a traditional jigsaw box shape. At under a fiver, it’s a great secret Santa option too. They do a Brussels Sprouts design too, though that is currently out of stock at the time of publishing this.
So there you go – a whole range of options for the puzzlers in your life. I hope you’ve found this guide useful.
