14 Best Jigsaw Puzzles to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
A Baby Yoda Puzzle Exists On Amazon, So I Know Exactly What I'm Doing This Weekend
Some games come and go (remember Heads Up!?), but luckily, jigsaw puzzles haven't gone anywhere. If anything, puzzles have gotten, dare I say it, ~trendy~ over the years—and for good reason: They whip your brain in high gear. Here are the best puzzles for you to try this season to really get you thinking. P.S. You might want to shop in bulk so you always have a new puzzle to geek out over on game night...and to keep that brain oh-so-fresh.
1) Merry Moonlight Skaters 500 Piece Foil Puzzle
Galison
No matter whether you're an experienced ice skater or if you are the type who prefers to sit aside and watch, there's nothing quite like an outdoor skating rink to really get you in the mood for the holidays. This 500 pieces puzzle is perfect for making you feel like you're there as you practice your pattern-recognition skills!
2) Meryi Snowy Scene Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults 1000 Piece
Meryi
While living in this lovely snowy town would be the ultimate reward for finishing this 1,000-piece puzzle, just being able to take in all its soothing beauty is a pretty solid second choice. Don't be intimidated by the intricacy—there are handy letters on the back of each piece to guide you when you get stuck!
3) Galison Winter Snow Globe 500 Piece Puzzle
Galison
Who doesn't love a snow globe? There's something delightfully homey and charming about this great-for-puzzle-beginners 500 piece work of art that reminds you of traveling to see family and friends for the most wonderful time of the year.
4) Becko US Puzzles Christmas Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
Becko US
This vibrant, Christmas-themed wooden puzzle is sturdy enough to handle kiddos helping, too! Once you're done flexing those mental muscles, you can use puzzle glue to turn the jigsaw into a frame-able and hangable work of art.
5) 'Cinque Terre' 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Buffalo Games
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Hoping to have a little mental escape from the snow and ice? This vibrant puzzle—with more than 500 five-star reviews on Amazon—captures the beauty of one of Italy's most romantic coastal towns, Cinque Terre, in 1,ooo pieces. In other words, it's challenging, but totally doable.
6) 'The Movies' 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
White Mountain
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Does your family pile on the movies as soon as the weather gets chilly? Ours, too! This 1000-piece puzzle is basically a who's-who of all the biggest names in film history, making it the perfect mental challenge for any movie-trivia lover. Best part? It's an instant conversation starter anytime guests come over.
7) Star Wars 'The Mandalorian' 500-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Buffalo Games
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The one surefire way to make a great puzzle even better? Put Baby Yoda (a.k.a. "The Child" in Disney Plus' The Mandalorian) on it. Star Wars fans of all ages will love working on this 500-piece puzzle celebrating the most adorable being in a galaxy far, far away.
8) 'Canoe Lake' 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Buffalo Games
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You might not be able to spend a weekend away in a serene, lakeside cabin (complete with a canoe, because of course), but you can spend a weekend having fun putting together this colorful puzzle. It might even be a good way to let your S.O. know you're in the mood for a mini vacay.
9) 'Moonlight Lodge' 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Buffalo Games
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Brb, jumping into this puzzle's picturesque scene. Or at least, that's what you'll want to do after unboxing this baby. It's vibrant, but with enough large areas of similar colors that you'll likely spend some QT figuring out exactly what goes where (the point of puzzling!). Don't worry if you get stumped; it comes with a bonus poster that can help you stay on the right track.
10) EuroGraphics Christmas Eve in Paris Puzzle
EuroGraphics
Paris is always a good idea. With bright colors and an oh-so-romantic scene, it's a great gift for your S.O. that doubles as a date-night activity (not that you need to finish it right then and there...).
11) 'Readers Paradise' 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
White Mountain
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Book worms of all ages will delight in challenging their noggin with this puzzle showcasing their happy place. Almost 200 five-star reviews can't be wrong, after all. Gift this and a new book to the reader in your life, and they'll def appreciate the brain-boosting prezzies.
12) Buffalo Games Holiday Collection Country Christmas
Buffalo Games
Airbnbs, eat your heart out. This picturesque country barn in the snow is what winter vacation dreams were made of. Luckily, you can travel to it anytime in the form of this 1,000-piece puzzle. Or you can go to a real one and pack this for a cozy night in with friends or family.
13) 'The Cats of Charles Wyoscki' 750-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Buffalo Games
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All crazy cat ladies—and gents!—will love this puzzle showing a sleepy kitty surrounded by feline-friendly titles. Plus, with more than 400 five-star reviews, you can trust they'll have as good a time putting this together as they do just looking at that wittle face.
14) 'The Eighties' 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
White Mountain
amazon.com
Both fans of the latest Stranger Things season and those who actually lived during the '80s will love this puzzle that puts all the best nostalgia in one place. Need something everyone at your next family gathering can agree upon? You just found it. After all, more than 250 five-star reviews can't be wrong.
Hit cocoa and an activity to boost your brain? We're in.