Have you ever heard about the ‘wisdom of the crowd’? The idea is that when large groups of people are brought together, they are much smarter than individual experts, and much better at innovating, too. We decided to test this theory in the bravest way possible – by inviting hundreds of puzzlers to design our next puzzle.
We couldn’t know how the final puzzle would look, but we pledged to make the final design into a real-life Cloudberries puzzle, whatever happened. No one had ever tried something this whacky before (like, really, who would?) but we were completely overwhelmed by the response. More than 400 people took part, completing the entire image in just over two hours. The final artwork, which looks AHH-MAZING, just proves that big groups of puzzle nerds ‘know’ how to make a great jigsaw, even if they can’t see each other’s contributions.
THE NERDIEST PUZZLE PROJECT EVER
Puzzlers were invited to choose a shape from a predefined grid on cloudberries.co.uk/crowd. Then, they could choose which colour they’d like their section of the puzzle to be. Entries were submitted in isolation, and participants were prevented from seeing which colour neighbouring sections had been given, or whether their submission ‘fitted in’ with the rest of the design. Once all sections of the puzzle were coloured in, we revealed the final design on social media, attracting thousands of likes and comments… and suggestions for what to call the puzzle.
WHY CROWDBERRIES?
We received hundreds of suggestions for what to name the world’s first crowdsourced puzzle. Our two favourites – KALEIDOSCOPIC and CROWDBERRIES – were then put to a public vote. We loved both, but the people spoke, and that’s why we’re calling this one CROWDBERRIES.
LIMITED EDITION
To begin with, we’re only printing a limited run of these puzzles. If you chose a colour and gave us permission to email you, you’ll be the first to know when the puzzle is ready to ship. If you couldn’t take part in time, join the waitlist here – we’ll let you know as and when the puzzle is available!
NOT JUST ANY OLD 500-PIECE PUZZLE
Like all Cloudberries puzzles, CROWDBERRIES will be expertly made using sustainably sourced paper and board. We know how important it is for every puzzle piece to have that ‘just right’ feeling in your hands. We’re also serious about taking care of our planet for future generations, and that’s why we’re planting a tree for every puzzle sold.
Additional information
Weight
0.45 kg
Dimensions
26 × 18 × 6 cm
Difficulty level
Easy-peasy
Piece count
500 pieces
9 reviews for Crowdberries Jigsaw Puzzle (500 pieces)
Rated 5 out of 5
Carolina (verified owner)–
Gorgeous puzzle! I am a big Cloudberries fan, but this was my first Cb 500-piece puzzle. The colours are so vibrant and beautiful. This is definitely a puzzle to be done again and again!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jacquie (verified owner)–
Beautiful colors and just the right amount of difficulty. Kudos to the puzzlers who designed it!!
Rated 5 out of 5
Ruth (verified owner)–
A very beautiful puzzle ? it was so much fun putting it together. It would be great if you could do a 1000 or even 2000 version if it ?! And then I would also take the opportunity to colour one field – which I think is a great idea.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mari (verified owner)–
Cute and fun puzzle, I really enjoyed putting it together, and Cloudberries always offers a good quality puzzle.
Rated 5 out of 5
Issie (verified owner)–
Loved this one! Really bummed I missed the chance to pick a color
Rated 5 out of 5
Karina (verified owner)–
I love this puzzle! I was lucky enough to be allowed to decide the color of one of the sections! I choose the light purple at the bottom in the middle (the light purple one, next to the red and black section) ? I LOVE IT! Thank you for letting me choose! It was a very special experience for me!
And the quality is amazing as always! Cloudberries is my absolute favorite brand of puzzles! ?
Rated 5 out of 5
Jude (verified owner)–
LOVE this Crowdberries puzzle (one of a limited number of my favorite–ever puzzles)! Wonderful image design + the excellent quality I’ve always experienced with Cloudberries puzzles 🙂 Please also provide a 1000 pieces Crowdberries puzzle! Thank you so much!
Rated 5 out of 5
cjmca (verified owner)–
Super happy I picked this one up. The colours are rich, and it’s perfect for long afternoons with an audiobook. The size is just right for the difficulty level.
Rated 5 out of 5
Natasha (verified owner)–
Loved this puzzle! Was super excited to get my hands on it after picking out my piece (a dark grey one). Perfect puzzle to do in an afternoon while recovering from a bad cold. Colours look better together in person than in the photos.
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New to puzzling? Then how about this – a neat bundle featuring some of our easiest 1000-piece puzzles! These are all fun, fast puzzles that get you to that satisfying ‘last piece’ feeling nice and quickly!
Three of the easiest Cloudberries puzzles in one beautiful bundle
Kick start your puzzling journey with three different types of easy puzzle
Save more than 15%, compared with buying these puzzles individually
Made in Europe to the highest possible standards, with FSC-certified paper and board
Free, full-size posters included with every puzzle
We bet you can’t wait to get your hands on this cool abstract puzzle, which bursts with fun colours and details. With its bold colours and beautiful illustrations, we know you’ll love this handy 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle for adults. So, let’s have a big hand for this original Cloudberries art puzzle.
Abstract puzzle with bright, bold colours
Premium-quality jigsaw with eighteen individual images
Classy Cloudberries packaging
Made in Europe from FSC-certified paper and cardboard
Dive into our dreamy WHALE puzzle and ‘sea’ if you can spot which creatures are gliding through the purply-blue sky. If you’re a fan of lazy sunsets, gorgeous gradients and otherworldly moonrises, this jigsaw is definitely worth splashing out on!
Dreamy whale-themed 500-piece puzzle for adults
Extra-thick puzzle pieces with a textured linen finish
Classic grey Cloudberries-branded box
Made in Europe using FSC-certified paper and cardboard
Green-fingered puzzlers will love this fun garden puzzle, filled with fabulous foliage and flowers. We bet that once you’ve seen COURTYARD with your own eyes, you won’t be able to ‘leaf’ it on the shelf! And we’re sure you’ll have no problem “rustling” up a few friends to come over and help you with this handsome houseplant jigsaw puzzle.
This 500-piece plant puzzle is the sister jigsaw to Backyard
Classic grey Cloudberries-branded box
Colourful garden-themed illustration by Argentinian artist Laura Garcia Serventi
Made in Europe using sustainably-sourced paper and cardboard
Extra-thick puzzle pieces with a textured linen finish
Rock ‘n’ roll, puzzlers, it’s time for some heavy petal! Nah, we’re just pollen your leg – this is a calming 500-piece flower puzzle with beautiful oranges and yellows against a jet black background.
Perfectly petal-filled puzzle, packed with flowery goodness
Made in Europe with sustainably sourced FSC cardboard
Featuring bold, bright artwork by Printer Johnson
Free, full-size poster included to hang on your wall
Join the Breakfast Club with our fun foodie puzzle based on the best meal of the day. It’s no “yolk” – you’ll love the vibrant colours and bright background of this 500-piece jigsaw. Designed especially for grown-ups, this bold puzzle is “eggsactly” what you need to get your day off to a good start.
Breakfast-themed 500-piece puzzle for adults
Elegant grey box with Cloudberries branding
Extra-thick puzzle pieces with a textured linen finish
Made in Europe using FSC-certified paper and cardboard
You asked, so we made it! This is the 500-piece version of our hugely popular GRADIENT puzzle, with a dazzling spectrum of colours that subtly flow into one another. Our famously good gradient puzzles put other jigsaws in the shade – and this little version is great fun for newbies and jigsaw dweebs alike. The calming colours and satisfying shades really make the grade!
Unique gradient jigsaw puzzle with a cool minimalist design
Made in Europe to the highest possible standards
Easy 500-piece jigsaw puzzle for newbies and puzzle geeks
Premium puzzle for grown-ups, with extra-thick linen-coated pieces
Carolina (verified owner) –
Gorgeous puzzle! I am a big Cloudberries fan, but this was my first Cb 500-piece puzzle. The colours are so vibrant and beautiful. This is definitely a puzzle to be done again and again!
Jacquie (verified owner) –
Beautiful colors and just the right amount of difficulty. Kudos to the puzzlers who designed it!!
Ruth (verified owner) –
A very beautiful puzzle ? it was so much fun putting it together. It would be great if you could do a 1000 or even 2000 version if it ?! And then I would also take the opportunity to colour one field – which I think is a great idea.
Mari (verified owner) –
Cute and fun puzzle, I really enjoyed putting it together, and Cloudberries always offers a good quality puzzle.
Issie (verified owner) –
Loved this one! Really bummed I missed the chance to pick a color
Karina (verified owner) –
I love this puzzle! I was lucky enough to be allowed to decide the color of one of the sections! I choose the light purple at the bottom in the middle (the light purple one, next to the red and black section) ? I LOVE IT! Thank you for letting me choose! It was a very special experience for me!
And the quality is amazing as always! Cloudberries is my absolute favorite brand of puzzles! ?
Jude (verified owner) –
LOVE this Crowdberries puzzle (one of a limited number of my favorite–ever puzzles)! Wonderful image design + the excellent quality I’ve always experienced with Cloudberries puzzles 🙂 Please also provide a 1000 pieces Crowdberries puzzle! Thank you so much!
cjmca (verified owner) –
Super happy I picked this one up. The colours are rich, and it’s perfect for long afternoons with an audiobook. The size is just right for the difficulty level.
Natasha (verified owner) –
Loved this puzzle! Was super excited to get my hands on it after picking out my piece (a dark grey one). Perfect puzzle to do in an afternoon while recovering from a bad cold. Colours look better together in person than in the photos.