Is there a jigsaw puzzler in your life that has you, well, puzzled when it comes to getting them a holiday gift?
Trust us, it’s not as simple as buying them a puzzle. There’s a whole world of puzzling lore that includes accessories, puzzle organization tools, puzzles for different occasions, and more.
We’ve got your back. Our gift guide is sure to impress the puzzlers in your life. Whether they’re a puzzling pro or a newbie, these gifts will fuel their puzzle habit and cement you as their number one supporter.
For an avid puzzler, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of cracking open a new puzzle. For the holidays, we recommend puzzles that feature beautiful artwork and come in special packaging, like Jiggy Puzzles.
Jiggy also offers custom puzzles that you can create from your own images, which is a super personalized gift that goes the extra mile.
Other giftable puzzle brands include:
However, be warned that gifting a puzzle isn’t as simple as it sounds. Your puzzle-obsessed friends may already have the puzzle you want to get them, or they may be extra particular about the types of puzzles they like.
Avid puzzlers have their own favorite brands, themes, difficulty levels, and images. They also care a whole lot about things like piece quality, cut type, and puzzle finish.
Trying to find out all that information could give away your gift idea before you even get it under the tree. To avoid the headache, we recommend choosing a puzzle-adjacent gift instead.
Make your puzzler's life easier with puzzle accessories that turn them from a hobbyist to a bona fide puzzle pro.
Every puzzler needs:
Another way to go is to help them preserve their favorite puzzles so they can use them as artwork. You could go all out and gift them a professional preservation and framing service from Preserve My Puzzle, or you can give them a DIY kit that includes puzzle glue sheets, backing boards, and frames.
You know what your puzzling-loving friend would really love? Puzzle-themed clothes and accessories!
From a t-shirt to a tote bag to a notebook, there are tons of fun puzzle-themed gift options from the brand Puzzworthy.
The Puzzle Republic also has fun gifts that are perfect for winter, like cozy sweaters, beanies, and Christmas tree ornaments.
Puzzle-themed gifts will put a smile on your loved one's face and make them feel extra seen this holiday season.
Want to give your favorite puzzler a personalized gift that they definitely don’t already have? A custom puzzle made from a photo is the perfect solution. This gift turns a memory into a keepsake and comes straight from the heart. Trust us, they’ll love it.
This gift is perfect for:
There are tons of great brands that offer custom puzzles, including Ravensburger and Micro Puzzles. Check out our full guide to custom puzzles for more ideas.
The number one thing your puzzler wants? More puzzles! However, they might enjoy picking out their own puzzles instead of leaving it up to a surprise.
A puzzle gift card is perfect for avid puzzlers with a long puzzle wish list. You can get them a gift card for their favorite puzzle brand, or you can get one from a puzzle retailer that offers a variety of brands. We recommend the retailers Puzzledly and Puzzle Weekend.
You can create a fun puzzle gift basket with a gift card, a handwritten note, and a few puzzle accessories like sorting trays and a puzzle mug.
We may be biased, but we think we saved the best gift for last. The ultimate holiday gift for the puzzler in your life is a gift card for a Completing the Puzzle subscription.
Completing the Puzzle is a puzzle rental service that provides an endless supply of puzzles to members. Our members add their favorite puzzles to their wishlist, and we ship them out one at a time. Each time they finish a puzzle, they send it back in the prepaid shipping bag, and we put their next one in the mail.
With a Completing the Puzzle membership, your loved one will always have a new puzzle to work on, but they don’t have to store them. It’s a thoughtful gift that adds convenience and fun to their lives, and it’s good for the planet!
Check out Completing the Puzzle gift subscriptions to give your loved one a gift they’ll never forget!
