15 puzzles to buy online before they sell out again

1. A puzzle that showcases National Parks

Bring the great outdoors indoors. (Photo: Amazon)

While it might be harder to get to the National Parks these days due to the pandemic, you can dream of completing your park bucket list by putting together this puzzle. It features National Park posters of Zion, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and more. It’s highly rated and will provide some entertainment as we’re stuck inside this winter.

2. A puzzle with two designs

These puzzles are picture perfect. (Photo: Gary Malin)

Gray Malin is known for his incredible travel photography, and his prints have been turned into puzzles that are insanely hard. Why? It’s double-sided, so not only do you need to separate your edges from your middle pieces, but you need to determine what side is going to work. This winter-themed one is appropriate for the season, and features a mountainside on one side and an array of colorful skiers on the other. 

3. A stunning gemstone puzzle

This intricate puzzle will take hours. (Photo: Uncommon Goods)

Not only does this geode puzzle have a unique round look to it, but its pieces are oddly-shaped, which adds an extra challenge. The puzzle pieces are laser-cut from birch plywood and reviewers love how stunning the colors are. If you’re looking for a challenge, this puzzle is definitely puzzling.

4. A puzzle for the Baby Yoda lover

So precious. (Photo: Buffalo Games)

Get the Star Wars The Mandalorian The Child 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle at Amazon for $9.97

5. A puzzle that reminds you of road trips

How many licenses have you seen? (Photo: Bed Bath & Beyond)

One of the best ways to pass the time on a road trip is seeing how many state license plates you can spot during the drive. Well, you’ll be able to spot them all in this clever USA map puzzle that features each state as its respective license plate. It’s also a fun way to map out your next road trip.

6. A puzzle made for dog lovers

Can you name all the breeds? (Photo: L.L.Bean)

Think you can name every dog breed? Test your knowledge (and puzzle skills) with this 1,000-piece dog poster puzzle from L.L.Bean. It features 54 different breeds from Chow Chow to Rottweiler to Chihuahua. It’s the perfect puzzle for any animal lover.

7. A New Yorker cover puzzle

A gorgeous magazine cover in puzzle form. (Photo: New York Puzzle Company)

Aside from its in-depth articles, The New Yorker is known for its gorgeous cover art, and you can find some of its most popular covers in puzzle form. This one, titled “Beachgoing,” was originally created by artist Richard Taylor and published on July 8, 1939. It’s a fun piece of history that will remind you of warmer times.

8. A puzzle made for entertainers

Don’t you want to be the life of the party? (Photo: Anthropologie)

Get the Life of the Party Puzzle at Anthropologie for $36

9. A puzzle that inspires positivity

Kindness is abound. (Photo: Galison)

We could all use a little more positivity these days, and what better way to add some to your life than a colorful puzzle that promotes diversity and kindness. It’s filled with people of all sizes and colors holding positive mantras like, “Be kind rain or shine,” “Love wins,” and more. It has a ton of positive reviewers, but reviewers note it’s hard as all the pieces are similarly shaped.

10. A puzzle of your favorite cartoon characters

Can you spot your favorite character? (Photo: Urban Outfitters)

Fans of The Simpsons will love this puzzle. Crowded with pretty much every character in the series, it will be a challenge to match up the proper yellow faces. Once completed, it will serve as a “Where’s Waldo” sort of game as you try to spot your favorite character.

11. A personalized puzzle

Feature an image of a loved one. (Photo: Bed Bath & Beyond)

If you can’t pick a puzzle pattern you like, you might as well make your own. This customizable puzzle from Bed Bath & Beyond allows you to upload a vertical photo for a 25-piece puzzle. It also makes a great gift and you’ll want to preserve the puzzle once it’s completed.

12. A puzzle that will scratch your travel itch

The Italian coast is finally in reach. (Photo: Buffalo Games)

While you can’t travel to the Italian coast, you can complete a puzzle that (sort of) makes you feel like you’re there. This puzzle captures a gorgeous town in Cinque Terre that you’ll definitely want to add to your bucket list. It’s highly-rated with reviewers praising the quality of the image and that the puzzle provides the right amount of difficulty.

13. A puzzle that encourages voting

The faces of voting rights activists. (Photo: Uncommon Goods)

It’s 2020 and the upcoming election is on everyone’s minds. This puzzle, which celebrates the women’s suffrage movement, serves a remind to vote and fight for civil rights. It features images of voting rights activists like Hester C. Jeffrey, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Frederick Douglass that any activist would love completing themselves.

14. A puzzle that satisfies your sweet tooth

You’ll get a sugar rush with this puzzle. (Photo: Springbok)

Have a sweet tooth? Then you’ll love this puzzle that features all your favorite candies. The repeating bright colors of candy wrappers makes for a challenging puzzle to create a delicious image. Reviewers say the pieces are high-quality, but note that this puzzle is harder than it looks.

15. A challenging gradient puzzle

Good luck with this one. (Photo: Areaware)

Looking for a serious challenge for your next puzzle? Try this frustrating, yet fun gradient puzzle that will have you scratching your head for hours trying to complete it. It’s available in several color options and reviewers warn it gets a little tricky towards the end. But the final product is like a piece of art, and you’ll feel rewarded when you finally finish it.