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Puzzles: tips and tricks

An exciting activity that teaches patience, puzzles also stimulate the thinking process. Here's what you need to know about this puzzle game.

What you need to know about puzzles

How do you play puzzles?

Here are some essential tips on how to play puzzles easily:

  • Assess the size of the puzzle frame before you start;
  • Group together the pieces that have a straight edge because they make up the frame;
  • Form the frame;
  • Make small piles of pieces that represent the same pattern or that are connected to a colour field;
  • Avoid wasting a lot of time on one piece;

If in doubt about whether 2 pieces fit together, simply turn them over and observe whether or not the edges match to be sure.

What are the age levels for a jigsaw puzzle?

Age levels for jigsaw puzzles are generally aimed at children and are expressed in terms of the number of pieces.

Here is the ideal level for a child aged : 1 year old: less than 10 pieces; 2 years old: 10 pieces; 3 years old: 10 to 30 pieces; 4 years old: 30 to 50 pieces; 5 to 6 years old: 50 to 100 pieces; 7 to 8 years old: 100 to 250 pieces; 9 years old and upwards: from 250 to 500 pieces.

How do I choose a jigsaw puzzle?

Apart from the number of pieces that make up the jigsaw, there are other factors to consider when choosing a jigsaw puzzle:

  • The size of the pieces;
  • The image and theme of the puzzle;
  • The level of colour contrast;
  • The strength of the puzzle pieces;
  • Puzzle experience.

What are the benefits of jigsaw puzzles?

Playing puzzles has a number of beneficial effects. For example, puzzles allow you to

  • Disconnect;
  • Reduce stress;
  • Train short-term memory;
  • Improve dexterity
  • Consolidate cognitive capacity;
  • Reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia;
  • Socialising;
  • boost self-esteem.

What are the puzzle brands?

Some of the best-known puzzle brands are :

  • Ravensburger ;
  • Educa ;
  • Wrebbit Puzzle ;
  • Clementoni ;
  • Castorland ;
  • Djeco.

What are the most popular puzzle themes?

Here is a non-exhaustive list of the most popular jigsaw themes:

  • For monuments : Eiffel Tower (illuminated Eiffel Tower); Statue of Liberty; Big Ben; Arc de Triomphe; Empire State Building; Notre Dame de Paris; Coliseum; Taj Mahal; Tower of Pisa; Mont Saint Michel; Buckingham Palace.
  • For films/cartoons: Harry Potter; Star Wars; Disney (Disney Castle); Patrol; Pokémon; Snow Queen; Titanic; Cars.
  • Other popular themes: Dinosaurs; Horses; Cities (Paris, London, New York); Football stadiums (Stade Vélodrome, Parc des Princes);
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12-09-2023

Purchased and delivered very quickly….will hopefully be a cherished gift for Xmas!

DAVID S.

12-09-2023

Kept up to date with order progress and items arrived when due. Excellent service and really happy with purchases, will be back for more in new year.

STEVE M.

12-01-2023

They have unique and fun items that you cannot find elsewhere. The 3D Ghostbusters puzzles look great and will make awesome presents.

ALICE B.

11-29-2023

Delivery came a bit late with special delivery but it arrived in good condition and quality of the figures are awesome in person. Overall good...

BRANDON W.

11-25-2023

Fabulous and my item arrived well packed with no damage and on time.

JUDY P.

11-24-2023

But too pricey! Itherwise no problemsa nd prompt deliver.

STEPHEN F.

11-22-2023

Arrived well packaged and in good order looking forward to building the model

ROBERT L.

11-22-2023

I was very happy to find the item I was looking for as it was out of stock in most places. 1001 hobbies notified me when it came back in stock and...

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