Same Picture, Different Challenge: House of Puzzles Lets You Choose

Not everyone in a household puzzles at the same level. One person wants 1000 tiny pieces. Another wants something they can finish in an afternoon.

House of Puzzles solves this neatly. Some of its designs come in more than one piece count.

Bloomin’ Lovely, two ways

Bloomin’ Lovely is a good example. We stock it as a standard 1000-piece puzzle and as a Big 500-piece puzzle. Both are $34.99.

The Big version has fewer, larger pieces. It’s easier to handle and easier to see. That makes it a great choice for older puzzlers, people with stiff hands or anyone who simply prefers a gentler challenge.

I like the idea of buying both for a family. Grandparents and grandchildren can do the same picture side by side, each at their own pace.

Big pieces, bigger smiles

Bonnie & Clyde comes as a Big 250-piece puzzle for $25.99. It’s ideal for a first jigsaw, a short session or a quiet hour in a care home or hospital room.

Large-piece puzzles are often seen as children’s toys. They aren’t. Plenty of adults choose them because they want the enjoyment without the eye strain.

A puzzle close to my heart

At The Garden Centre is a 500-piece puzzle for $25.99. I spend a lot of my working life around independent retailers, including garden centres. This one always makes me smile.

A 500-piece puzzle is a good middle ground. It’s a proper challenge, but you can finish it over a weekend.

How to choose

Here’s a simple guide:

• 250 Big pieces: relaxed, quick and easy on the eyes
• 500 Big pieces: more detail, still comfortable to handle
• 500 pieces: a weekend project
• 1000 pieces: a longer challenge for keen puzzlers

If you’re buying a gift and you’re unsure, choose a smaller count. A finished puzzle is more satisfying than an abandoned one.

About us

We’re an Australian family-owned business, and we sell new puzzles only. House of Puzzles is one of my favourite ranges, and we stock it in depth.

Free shipping applies to orders over $150.

Browse House of Puzzles at jigsawsaustralia.com.au.