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January 29 marks National Puzzle Day, a day when dissectologists and enigmatologists can celebrate the enjoyment of completing jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles, math puzzles, logic puzzles and all sorts of mind-bending problems.
On the Web
50 Great Puzzle Types to Challenge Your Brain With – Let’s have a look at some of the most famous puzzles ever invented. How many did you play?
Benefits of Puzzles for Seniors – Since today (January 29) is National Puzzle Day, let’s dive into why puzzling is a hobby that can be good for your body and mind.
The JigsawPuzzles.com – Enjoyan ever-growing collection of free online jigsaw puzzles.
Puzzle Power – How puzzles help your child’s development.
Puzzle Types – Explore a variety of puzzle types with Steven Clontz.
reddit Jigsaw Puzzles – A reddit community to show off your puzzles and share tips and strategies.
Types of Children Puzzles – When you hear the word “puzzle”, your mind probably goes to the classic jigsaw puzzles that have interlocking pieces. But they’re not the only game in town as there are also inset puzzles, which include pieces that fit inside holes on a wooden tray.
Wikipedia – Learn all about the history and types of puzzles from the online encyclopedia.
World Jigsaw Puzzle Federation – The World Jigsaw Puzzle Federation is an international organization dedicated to jigsaw puzzles. It follows the Olympic standard, and brings together puzzlers from around the world for World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship (WJPC).
From the Wish List
🎨📐 Declan West — AREAWARE GRADIENT PUZZLE (500 Pieces)
“There’s a quiet magic in watching colours shift — one tone melting gently into the next.
This gradient puzzle is built entirely around that feeling, which is why I love it.
It’s simple at a glance, but the simplicity is the point.
It invites you to slow down, pay attention, and notice the tiny transitions your eyes might skip past in everyday life.
Piece by piece, the full spectrum appears — calm, seamless, beautifully balanced.
This is the kind of gift that feels good to leave out on a table for a few days.
A little meditative ritual of sorting, matching, and placing each shade where it belongs.
Design meets mindfulness.
Colour meets clarity.
A perfect puzzle for anyone who loves intentional spaces, thoughtful craftsmanship, or the subtle beauty you only see when you take your time.”
🌍🧩 Vincent Kahan’s Annotation — GEOPUZZLE: AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST (65 Pieces)
“Every journey begins with understanding where you are in the world — and maps have a way of making that understanding feel personal.
This puzzle does it beautifully.
Each country is shaped like its real outline, which gives kids (and adults) a sense of geography that sticks.
You start recognizing coastlines, borders, and regions not as abstractions, but as places with stories, languages, cultures, and histories.
It’s hands-on learning in its most approachable form.
I love this puzzle because it makes the Africa and Middle East region feel alive and connected.
It sparks questions — about deserts, rivers, wildlife, people, and traditions.
It opens doors to conversations about the world and encourages young minds to see beyond their own horizon.
A wonderful, accessible gift for curious thinkers, future travelers, and any child who deserves to know just how big and beautiful our world truly is.”
🌌 Nova Quinn — GALAXY LIGHT-UP PUZZLE
*“There’s something healing about building a universe piece by piece.
You start with scattered fragments — small, uncertain, drifting — and then suddenly, a pattern appears. A horizon forms. A glow emerges.
This puzzle reminds me that clarity doesn’t arrive all at once.
It reveals itself gently, in the quiet work of connection.
In the light you make with your own hands.
A gift for anyone who needs wonder, calm, or a little reminder that even in the dark, things can still shine.”*
🚇 George Wright — 1000 piece LONDON PUZZLE
The Galison London Map puzzle is a full 1,000-piece jigsaw that brings London’s streets, landmarks, and history to your table.
As you piece it together you’ll recognize — or discover — famous sites like Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, and more. It’s a detailed illustrated city-map, so part of the joy is in being immersed in London’s geography and legendary charm as the image emerges.
Great for puzzle-lovers, fans of travel/adventure, or anyone who likes the idea of a city journey without leaving the living room.”
🔮 Grace Frye — The Illuminated Tarot 1000-Piece Puzzle
“Tarot has always felt to me like a conversation with the self — soft, symbolic, revealing in ways you don’t expect.
This puzzle carries that same feeling.
Every piece is a fragment of a card, an image, a message waiting to be seen.
As you assemble the artwork, you’re also piecing together meaning… little by little, colour by colour, insight by insight.
I love gifts like this because they invite meditation without demanding stillness.
You drop into a quiet rhythm, following pattern and intuition, until the whole image comes into focus — much like a reading.
It’s beautiful, gentle, and full of the kind of wonder that lingers long after the last piece clicks into place.”
🌼 Lauren Fresh — FLORAL PATTERN 1000-PIECE PUZZLE
“Some puzzles feel like a breath of fresh air the moment you open the box.
A floral pattern is one of my favorites — soft colors, natural shapes, and a sense of peaceful order that eases you into the process.
What I love about this kind of puzzle is how grounding it is.
You sort the petals, the leaves, the gentle gradients, and suddenly your mind settles into a rhythm.
Piece by piece, it becomes a kind of meditation: calm, steady, quietly beautiful.
It’s the perfect gift for someone who enjoys slow moments, small victories, and the quiet satisfaction of watching something lovely come together under their hands.
A cozy project for rainy days, winter evenings, or anyone who appreciates beauty in the details.”
🌎 Marco Estrada — RAVENSBURGER -CHILDREN’S WORLD GLOBE 3D PUZZLE (180 pc)
“There’s something incredibly grounding about building the world with your own hands — one curved piece at a time.
This 3D globe puzzle captures that feeling beautifully.
It’s gentle, tactile, and full of those little moments of recognition when a familiar coastline or continent clicks into place.
I love this globe because it makes geography feel welcoming rather than overwhelming.
Bright colours, clear borders, friendly illustrations… it invites curiosity without pressure.
As you assemble it, you start to see how every country, every region, every ocean fits into the larger story we all share.
It’s the kind of gift that sparks questions, conversations, and maybe even a few future travel dreams.
A small, hands-on reminder that the world is wide — and wonderfully connected.”
🌍 Nomad Shaikh — World Map Round Floor Puzzle (70 Pieces)
“Even the smallest explorers deserve a map of the world — something bright, welcoming, and full of possibility.
That’s what I love about this round floor puzzle.
It turns geography into a soft, joyful discovery for little hands.
Each piece is sturdy and colourful, showing animals, oceans, and landmarks that spark questions:
‘Where do penguins live?’
‘What’s that island called?’
‘How far is this from here?’
And suddenly learning becomes play, and play becomes connection.
I love gifts like this because they plant gentle seeds of curiosity.
A child begins to see the world not as something far away, but as something they’re already part of — full of places to dream about and people to understand.
A beautiful first map for a young heart who’s just beginning to imagine the world.”*
🕵️♀️📚 Patience Quick — BRAIN GAMES: SHERLOCK HOLMES PUZZLES (#1)
*“There’s something wonderfully comforting about slipping into a puzzle that makes you think without overwhelming you — especially one inspired by Holmes himself.
This book has that perfect balance.
Over a hundred little mysteries, riddles, logic twists, and clever challenges… each one inviting you to slow down, settle in, and enjoy the quiet satisfaction of using your mind in a gentle, curious way.
I love this collection because the puzzles feel like short stories — each with its own rhythm, its own clue trail, its own tiny ‘aha!’ moment waiting at the end.
And the Victorian-inspired illustrations add that warm, nostalgic charm that pairs beautifully with a cozy chair and a cup of tea.
It’s a lovely gift for anyone who enjoys thinking things through, noticing the small details, or simply taking a peaceful moment to escape into a clever world of clues.”*
🌙📚 Sienna Rees — Season’s Readings Foil Puzzle (500 Pieces)
*“There’s something quietly magical about a winter evening spent with books — the soft light, the sense of warmth, the feeling that stories are keeping you company.
This puzzle captures that comfort beautifully, with shimmering foil details that make the scene glow like a holiday window display.
I love this gift because it’s gentle and atmospheric, a small ritual of calm in a season that often pulls us in every direction.
Five hundred pieces is the perfect middle ground — enough to settle into, but not so many that you lose the thread of peace it’s offering.
As you put the picture together, you start to notice the cozy corners, the stacks of books, the tiny details that feel like love letters to readers everywhere.
It’s a slow, lovely kind of joy — a reminder that rest, reflection, and a good story can be their own kind of celebration.”*
Celebrate!
Creativity Month – Explore your creativity during the month of January and beyond! Being creative in the first month of the year can set you up for success!
Card Playing Day– Shuffle your cards and cut the deck on Card Playing Day, December 28.
Play Monopoly Day – National Play Monopoly Day is on November 19 every year.
Game & Puzzle Week – National Game and Puzzle Week is from November 20 to November 26, spanning Thanksgiving week.
National Craft Month – Celebrate the coming end of winter by enjoying some of your favorite crafts, or start a new activity altogether!
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