What size puzzle should I order?Updated 2 months ago

Ordering the right size puzzle can sometimes be tricky! A child needs a puzzle appropriate for their age, while a puzzle enthusiast likely wants something more challenging. Please find some general guidance on what makes a good puzzle and which size to order below!

What makes a good puzzle?

It depends on how much of a challenge you want! A puzzle with large areas that are the same color, such as a lot of blue sky, will be more difficult to complete. On the other hand, a puzzle with a lot of distinct visual elements, such as many colors or varying patterns, will be easier to complete. A family photo or class photo will likely be easier to complete than a portrait of one person, for example. If you want to use a photo that you're worried will be too challenging to complete, you can either choose a smaller puzzle with fewer pieces to assemble, or try SMART SORTED, our pre-sorted 1000-piece puzzle that makes even the most challenging photos into puzzles anyone can complete!

What size puzzle should I choose?

Here's what we recommend for each piece size we offer:

• 48 pieces: children 4-5 years old, and folks living with dementia or other physical or cognitive challenges
• 100 pieces: children 6-7 years old, and adults with very limited patience or who are new to puzzling
• 200 pieces: children 8-9 years old, and adults with limited patience or limited experience puzzling
• 500, 1000, 1000 XXL & 2000: children 10+ years old, and many adults; these puzzles often take 5-20+ hours to complete depending on complexity
• SMART SORTED & Advent Calendar: children, puzzle beginners, puzzle enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to puzzle with a group - pre-sorted into 40 boxes of 25 pieces each, these puzzles offer a totally customizable level of difficulty!