With so many video games to play and movies to watch, it's easy to overlook the wonders of a jigsaw puzzle. I myself have been an avid puzzler for most of my life and have found there's nothing more relaxing than just sitting down and putting some pieces together. Whether you're diving into a massive 2,000-piece behemoth over the course of days or spending an afternoon finishing a 500-piece puzzle, the satisfaction of placing that final piece is always worth the effort.
If you are a puzzler, you'll be happy to know that Amazon is having a sale on a wide variety of puzzles today. You can save up to 30% on Ravensburger puzzles, which include popular puzzles for adults as well as kids. We've gathered some of the best ones we've found so far below:
The Best Puzzle Deals at Amazon Today
This sale is part of Amazon's daily deals and each item only has a set number available at the discount. That means once 100% of the deal is claimed, the price of the puzzle will go back to normal. It's also worth noting that the only puzzles that are part of this sale are from Ravensburger, which is one of the biggest puzzle brands on the market. While a 30% discount may not seem much for a 500-piece puzzle, it definitely adds up for some of the larger puzzles in this list.
How to Choose a Puzzle
If you're fairly new to puzzles or are looking to purchase one for someone else, there are a few things you'll need to consider before you buy:
How many pieces it is?
You can determine how difficult a puzzle will be based on a few factors. The first and most obvious question to ask is how many pieces is it? A 100-piece puzzle is more ideal for kids, a 500-piece puzzle is great for intermediate puzzlers, and a 5,000-piece puzzle is a true undertaking. If you want a relaxing puzzle you can do in an afternoon or with a young kid, you should stick to 500 pieces or less.
What size is it?
Another important thing to consider when purchasing a puzzle is how much room it's going to take up. Even smaller puzzles can be pretty big and if you don't have room for it on your table, it's going to be hard to put together. This is especially true for larger puzzles that will take days to complete as you may need your dining table for other things during that time. This is where a decent puzzle board can really make a difference.
What Is the picture like?
The last thing to consider is the actual image itself. Obviously you want to choose a puzzle of something you like, but you should also consider the composition of the image itself. Do the colors blend together? Is there a lot of empty space? Puzzles with more unique elements will be easier to put together than something with a bunch of blue sky, for example.
