At this point in quarantine, you’re probably sick of streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime or whatever the hell Quibi is. Here’s a thought: let go of the remote, unplug your computer and dive into some jigsaw puzzles. Assembling jigsaw puzzles have the effects of improved mental health, decreased stress levels and, in the long-run, improved cognitive abilities. And while jigsaw puzzles are trending and some sites are selling out, there’s still plenty in stock. Here are 10 worth ordering ASAP.
For the Newbie:
300-Piece and Under Puzzles
Mudbuddy Andy Warhol Soup Can Red Violet
Paintings and artwork tend to find themselves being reproduced as puzzles because it’s like bringing priceless art into your home. Andy Warhol’s iconic pop art Campbell’s soup can is no exception, and this 300-piece puzzle comes in a dope can that can stand alone as home decor.
Areaware Little Puzzle Thing: Tonkotsu Ramen Puzzle
Areaware’s collection of food puzzles are quick and easy to assemble and they’re pretty fun to do over and over again. We’re partial to the brand’s ramen puzzle — you can almost smell the broth simmering away.
Zazzle Blue Sky Jigsaw Puzzle
A 110-piece puzzle may not seem that hard, but the Blue Sky jigsaw puzzle is close to being a one-color puzzle. Matching the pictures isn’t as simple as it seems, and you’ll have to rely mainly on the shape of each piece.
For the Novice:
500-Piece Puzzles
Galison Books Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Peacock Rug
The puzzle version of Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic art deco rug at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, Japan is a worthwhile endeavor on any evening. The gold foil embellishments add even more finesse to an intricately designed piece of art.
Areaware Gradient Puzzle (Black/White)
This Areaware gradient puzzle is a challenging endeavor as you can never really make out whether or not one shade of grey is the same as another shade of grey. There are 500 pieces and too many shades between black and white to count. This is a puzzle for the masochist.
Frank Lloyd Wright Guggenheim Museum Double-Sided Puzzle
Another Frank Lloyd Wright puzzle This puzzle is a two-in-one: one side recreates the exterior of the Guggenheim Museum and the other is its blueprint. The two sides are fairly easy to discern, so there shouldn’t be much trouble mixing up the two puzzles.
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For the Pro:
1000-Piece Puzzles
Galison Books Map of the World
Brush up on your world geography with this animated and playful map of the world. Live vicariously through the cartoon animals featured on the puzzle for a taste of what it’s like to experience the natural world again.
Charley Harper Isle Royale
Charley Harper applied his love of nature and art to create vibrant posters for the National Park Service. This recreation of his poster for Isle Royale National Park in Michigan highlights Harper’s use of simple geometric shapes and patterns to represent a diverse ecosystem of animals and nature.
Dark Horse Comics Game of Thrones Map of Westeros
While GoT fans continue to wait for George R.R. Martin to finish “The Winds of Winter,” we’ll pass the time by recreating a map of Westeros. Things are probably going better there than here anyway.
For the Sadist:
5,000-Piece Puzzle
John N. Hansen Alpine Lake Puzzle
Better make room on your puzzle-assembling surface. This puzzle’s design is based on the work of a UK-based artist who paints idyllic landscapes. The difficulty of the puzzle lies in the sheer number of pieces. If you’re really itching for a challenge, you could get this 1000-piece all-white puzzle.