Puzzles
- Theme: Bugs
- 10 Pieces
- Theme/design: Dinosaurs
- Set of 48 pieces
- Theme/design: World Map
- 33 Pieces
- Theme/design: Farm
- 8 pieces
- Children's Puzzle
- 500 Pieces
- Jigsaw puzzle with a collage of colorful, intriguing, and unique doors
- Consists of 500 pieces
- Age group and grade: Ages 3 - 7 and grades pre-kindergarten - 1st
- Theme/design: Alphabet
- Jigsaw puzzle features a collage of your favorite Z-Fighters, the group of Super warriors located on Earth who decided to band together to defend their home and the seven Dragon Balls
- Dimensions: 10.00in x 8.00in
- Finished with elegant linen-embossed paper
- Art print guide
- Color the cube sections, twist it up, and then try to solve the puzzle! Create your own unique design or make each side of the cube a solid color like the 3D puzzle phenomenon, the Rubik's cube
- Pack of 12 cubes
- Jigsaw puzzle capturing the atmosphere of the winter village
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- This puzzle displays a collection of colorful canoe paddles
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- This floor puzzle helps kids learn location, shape and capitals of all fifty states
- 51 pieces per puzzle
- INTERACTIVE puzzle map will help little learners learn geography-state names, landmarks, plants, animals and more!
- SKILL DEVELOPMENT: Geography, Critical thinking, Spatial relationships, Fine motor skills
- Jigsaw puzzle depicting colorful decorated donuts
- Consists of 500 pieces
- Jigsaw puzzle with photographs of determined diving dogs by Seth Casteel
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- Jigsaw puzzle with adorable photographs of squirrels by Geert Weggen
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- Children's Puzzle
- 500 Pieces
- Under the sea theme
- Set of 48 pieces
- Finished with elegant linen-embossed paper
- Art print guide
- Age group and grade: Ages 3 - 7 and grades pre-kindergarten - 1st
- Theme/design: Colors
- Subject: Spelling skills
- Title: See & Spell
- Jigsaw puzzle with a collage of vintage posters featuring America's lighthouses
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- Jigsaw puzzle with a collage of vintage matchbooks
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- Little ones needn't be daunted by the alphabet with this fun & absorbing puzzle!
- Made from high quality, responsibly sourced materials.
- Floor Puzzle
- Multicolored cardboard
- Jigsaw puzzle featuring an old mill perching over a rushing river
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- Theme/design: Solar system
- Set of 48 pieces
- Teach basic sentence structure and sight word recognition with a fun hands-on activity.
- As they play, students build early language, writing, and reading skills.
- Finished with elegant linen-embossed paper
- Art print guide
- First reading and first writing
- 3-6 years
- Puzzle
- World Map Puzzle
- Explore the alphabet – This puzzle is a fantastic introduction to the alphabet for little learners.
- The jumbo floor puzzle consists of 50 jumbo, sturdy pieces and features colorful pictures and letters.
- Here's a fun way to teach and reinforce phonemic awareness
- 20 selfchecking, 5 piece puzzles
- This puzzle displays a beach market, where artisans from near and far gather to display their colorful works and wares
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- Theme/design: Shapes
- 8 pieces
- This puzzle displays 14 creatures that call the wilderness their home
- Consists of 1000 pieces
- Under the sea theme
- 24 Pieces
- Age group and grade: Ages 5+ and grades kindergarten+
- Children get a hand on introduction to foreign countries, oceans and exotic animals from every corner of the world as they fit together these durable, colorful foam pieces
- Finished with elegant linen-embossed paper
- Art print guide
Once it’s time to step away from the computer, it’s important to indulge in your favorite hobbies or pick up new ones. Puzzles are a great way to pass the time whether you’re enjoying peace and quiet alone or you’re spending quality time with your entire family. They are incredibly fun, involve a little bit of strategy and can be enjoyed in an afternoon or over the course of a few weeks. Puzzles come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and piece quantities, so there is truly something for everyone. To learn more about puzzles and what you should look for when choosing one, keep reading!
What is a Puzzle?
A puzzle is a kind of game in which an image printed on cardboard or wood that has been randomly cut into different pieces and designed for puzzlers to piece back together. Many enjoy playing with them because they can be extremely peaceful and offer a completely different experience every time. Additionally, they boast a wide range of benefits.
Puzzle Benefits
The primary benefit of puzzles is that they can help improve your short term memory. The act of reassembling the pieces helps to reinforce connections between brain cells and improves overall mental speed. Puzzles are also great for improving visual spatial reasoning because players have to assess individual spaces and figure out where different pieces go. It has also been found that people who do puzzles may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's or dementia.
Completing puzzles is also a great way to practice self-care. Some find puzzling to be soothing and meditative, while others consider it a major stress reliever.
At Staples, you can even create your own personalized photo puzzle by uploading a picture.
What Kind of Puzzle Should You Buy?
Staples carries a wide variety of puzzles, below are some factors to keep in mind when you buy a puzzle.
Age Range
There are puzzles for all ages, so it’s important to find ones that are age appropriate. The majority of puzzle boxes prominently feature the ideal age range for the design but use your discretion when browsing. If you’re shopping for children, consider getting one that presents a challenge without being frustrating to the younger players. If you’re shopping for adult players, consider searching for a design that is a bit more complex and time consuming. For family puzzles, keep in mind all ages so everyone will be participating.
Theme
Jigsaw puzzles come in a seemingly endless amount of designs and themes, so the world is your oyster when picking one. To help narrow down the search, start by finding a theme that interests you and go from there until you find the perfect design. That way, no matter if you like animals, princesses, or even vintage cars, you’ll be able to find a puzzle that you’ll love to complete.
Number of Puzzle Pieces
Along with the versatility of the theme a puzzle can be featured in, the number of pieces can also be wide ranging. Puzzles with under 250 pieces work well for younger children. Those with 250 to 750 pieces are good for older children or adults who want a slight challenge. Designs with 750 to over 1,000 pieces are complex and work perfectly for those who are looking for long, interesting puzzles, or those who have prior experience puzzling.