With so many fun jigsaw puzzle brands out there, it can be hard to know where to start. Which ones are worth a look? And which ones will leave you high and dry with a bunch of poor-quality pieces?
With this mega-nerdy post, we want to inspire you and help you discover new brands that you’ve never tried before.
Some of the brands included here have been around for decades, but others are relative newcomers that only arrived with the Great Jigsaw Boom of Early 2020 (AKA, the coronavirus pandemic).
So without further ado, here’s our guide to the best jigsaw puzzle brands. Obviously, the very best brand is Cloudberries, but we know that some of you like to cheat on us and try other puzzle companies too. Honestly, it’s cool. Seriously.
What to look for when choosing a puzzle brand
Picking a new jigsaw puzzle brand can leave you feeling overwhelmed, especially if you’re relatively new to the world of puzzling. With so many brands to choose from, it’s worth breaking things down into a few key sections. These are the things to focus on:
The artwork
Firstly, consider the type of jigsaw puzzle art you can see yourself staring at for several hours at a time. Do you prefer traditional jigsaw puzzles, or are you interested in more challenging and intricate designs?
Some brands specialise in creating complex and challenging puzzles, while others focus on the kind of classic designs that your old Grandma would feel right at home with. So it might sound obvious but when choosing a new puzzle brand, it pays to start with the images first.
The quality
It’s also really important to consider the quality of the puzzle pieces. A decent puzzle should have sturdy, well-cut pieces that fit together neatly without loads of annoying gaps. The puzzle should also be printed well and free from pesky glare (on the glossiest puzzles, for example, it can be very hard to find the right pieces).
The eco-credentials
If you care about the environment, choose a brand that cares about the environment too. Some brands like Cloudberries produce their puzzles in Europe and only make puzzles from FSC-certified paper and cardboard.
The difficulty level
Another important factor is the level of difficulty. Some puzzles brands only offer designs that are suitable for kids and total newbies, while others cater to more experienced puzzlers.
Consider your own level of experience and choose a brand that offers puzzles that are challenging enough but still achievable for you (you don’t wanna start with a 10,000-piece beast and get put off puzzling for life!).
The reviews
Finally, consider the customer reviews and ratings that each brand gets. Amazon is a great place to start, and some brands also publish reviews on their own site.
Puzzle reviews can provide valuable insight into the quality and reliability of each brand and help you make an informed decision. Also check out social media – puzzlers can be brutally honest about their experiences on platforms like Reddit and Instagram.
59 fun jigsaw puzzle brands worth trying
To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of jigsaw puzzle brands from around the world, organised alphabetically. Note that the country refers to where the company is headquartered, NOT where the puzzles are made.
We’ve done our best to make this list accurate but if you spot any errors, or any brands we’ve missed, please let us know in the comments section below!
| PUZZLE Brand | Country |
|---|---|
| Anatolian | Turkey |
| Areaware | United States |
| Art & Fable | United Kingdom |
| Aquarius | Canada |
| Bits and Pieces | United States |
| Bluebird Puzzles | France |
| Buffalo Games | United States |
| BePuzzled | United States |
| BetterCo | United States |
| Castorland | Poland |
| Cavallini & Co | United States |
| Ceaco | United States |
| Clementoni | Italy |
| Cloudberries | United Kingdom |
| Cobble Hill | Canada |
| Djeco | France |
| Dowdle Folk Art | United States |
| Educa | Spain |
| Eeboo | United States |
| Eurographics | Canada |
| FX Schmid (now Ravensburger) | Germany |
| Falcon | Netherlands |
| Galison | United States |
| Grafika | Poland |
| Great American Puzzle Factory | United States |
| Heye | Germany |
| Holdson | New Zealand |
| House of Puzzles | United Kingdom |
| Jan van Haasteren | Netherlands |
| Jumbo | Netherlands |
| Karmin | Canada |
| Lawrence King | United Kingdom |
| Master Pieces | United States |
| Nathan | France |
| New York Puzzle Company | United States |
| Orchard Toys | United Kingdom |
| Paul Lamond | United Kingdom |
| Perfect Peace Puzzles | United Kingdom |
| Petit Collage | United States |
| Piatnik | Austria |
| Piecework | United States |
| Pomegranate | United States |
| Puzzlebug | United Kingdom |
| Puzzledly | United States |
| Puzzles of Color | United States |
| Ravensburger | Germany |
| Schmidt | Germany |
| Springbok | United States |
| Stave Puzzles | United States |
| SunsOut | United States |
| TDC Games | United States |
| The Learning Journey | United States |
| Trefl | Poland |
| Trevell | France |
| University Games | United States |
| Vermont Christmas Company | United States |
| Wentworth Puzzles | United Kingdom |
| White Mountain Puzzles | United States |
| Wrebbit | Canada |
So, get out there and find the perfect jigsaw puzzle for you! We’d love to hear which brands you discover, so please share! Otherwise, browse our full range of puzzles here.
