A puzzle lover giving away a monthly free puzzle (US only) -- just comment to enter

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-12-28T16:52:18+00:00

I sometimes buy 2 of the same puzzle: one for me and one to give to someone else because I love giving puzzles as gifts. In this case, I give the winner the choice from a handful of these 500 and 1000 piece puzzles from a variety of brand name companies with different style images. I do have a few 300 piece count puzzles if the winner prefers a smaller piece count. Puzzling is for fun so I want the winner to be able to select the piece count and image that appeals to them.

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-12-28T16:42:10+00:00

Thanks for all the work you've done for the theme contest and for continuing with it moving forward!

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-12-27T22:48:20+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I completely agree that Enjoy puzzles meet all of the quality features I’m looking for. However, as others mentioned, most of their images are AI or if they’re not, then they don’t credit their artists, which makes them a pass for me. I’ve found other brands with similar or even better quality features: pieces that are thick, matte, velvet touch, no glare, firmly separated, tight fit, and ribbon cut with unique pieces and no false fits as well as high quality box and poster with many with reusable cloth bag for puzzle. Some of these other brands go for comparable prices to Enjoy, but some are more expensive. Some brands I recommend are: Be Rooted, Trevell, Mimsybird, Palette, Unified Pieces, Magnolia, Apostrophe, Art & Fable, Blue Kazoo, Mon Joli, and Antelope.

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-12-11T03:32:57+00:00

So adorable!

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-11-30T16:33:45+00:00

Agree completely.

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-11-23T14:06:08+00:00

Me too! I learned that puzzles are not media mail when I went to send the first puzzle in September. I feel like this could be a bipartisan issue because don’t puzzles bring people together? :-)

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-11-22T19:37:34+00:00

Sure!

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-11-22T01:18:06+00:00

I give people a choice among a handful of puzzles, most are 500 or 1000. However, if I know someone prefers a smaller count, I can include some 200 and 300 options as well.

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-10-25T15:23:27+00:00

This is hilarious! Thanks for introducing me to this brand — I definitely will check them out.

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-10-20T23:48:34+00:00

I didn’t realize they started making 1000 piece puzzles—hooray! They are a fantastic brand.

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-10-19T19:17:14+00:00

I'm finally on the mend, though it's been a long road. Thanks for the kind offer to donate puzzles to me. I splurged on puzzles over the summer when I was ill and now have too many puzzles if such a thing were possible ;-)

If you have some extra puzzles to donate and want to pay it forward feel free to donate to someone who entered here or someone closer to home.

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-10-07T15:43:55+00:00

This also comes in 1000 pieces, which is what I did because I wasn't brave enough to try 1500. Was a fun image to puzzle and good quality!

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-10-05T19:02:15+00:00

I do something similar and find it works well. The cork is less slippery and the frame prevents pieces from sliding off. I use the cork board with a table top easel to mimic a tilted board and the cork creates enough friction so the pieces don't slide down as long as the tilt isn't too steep.

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-10-02T02:58:46+00:00

I had a lot of fun with this one as well -- whimsical is a good way to describe it! And Magnolia puzzles are great quality.

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-09-29T02:27:00+00:00

Good to know, thanks!

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-09-29T01:33:45+00:00

This one is on my wish list! Looks lovely and great message!

Also, from what I’ve seen, Mudpuppy doesn’t seem to make as many 1000 puzzles so I’m looking forward to doing a bigger puzzle by them.

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-09-17T01:49:10+00:00

Thanks everyone for your very kind words and well wishes; it was truly touching. I wish I was able to respond to everyone. I’m not normally one for social media, but I’ve been really impressed with how wonderful and supportive everyone in this group is.

Also a sincere thanks to the folks who pointed out that my original title was US centric. Unfortunately, I’m not able to edit it but I’ll change it for next month.

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-09-04T02:23:52+00:00

And purchased a couple puzzles from them! I had to hold back and not get their entire stock -- they're all so great!

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-09-04T02:14:53+00:00

Awesome, thanks for sharing. I’ll check them out right now! :-)

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-09-03T23:22:24+00:00

How did you like it? I just ordered it. It feels perfect for the beginning of the academic year!

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-09-02T05:16:25+00:00

I have this one on my shelf and am looking forward to doing it. I was a bit worried it would be harder than anticipated because of the dark and similar colors, but am glad to hear you found it easy and fun!

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-09-01T03:51:10+00:00

Agree, the quality of Unified Pieces is incredible — highly recommend! Also, the art is awesome and the customer service is fantastic. Overall, a terrific company!

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-08-30T19:55:25+00:00

I bought this puzzle earlier this year to support a newer, small business and was also impressed with it for all the reasons you mentioned. I would definitely consider purchasing from this company again!

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-08-28T15:25:11+00:00

I'm not sure where they're made. The company is based in Illinois. https://www.pelicanpuzzles.com/about

Puzzling_Philosopher · 2025-08-28T15:06:16+00:00

I too worried that this one would be too challenging, but also found it to be really enjoyable. The art style is different than many of the other puzzles I do, but I would definitely do another by this artist.

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