A good jigsaw puzzle is one of the simplest ways to switch off for an evening, but finding one with artwork you actually want to look at for hours is harder than it sounds. The House of Puzzles is a specialist shop built around exactly that idea, with a catalog of illustrated designs for adults and children. After going through the brand's own pages, here is what it offers and who it suits best.
Who is House of Puzzles?
The House of Puzzles is based in Folkestone, Kent, in the United Kingdom, and trades as part of the family-run toy company Bigjigs Toys Ltd. The brand says it launched in 1999 with 12 jigsaws and later grew to more than 600 puzzles under its original owners. In 2024 it was passed to Bigjigs Toys, which says it started in 1985 making wooden puzzles from old floorboards in a garden shed and now sells puzzles in more than 100 countries.
What's in the range
The store lists more than 350 artist-illustrated jigsaw puzzles. Formats include 100 piece, Mini 150 piece, BIG 250, 500, BIG 500 and 1000 piece, which covers young children, families and more experienced puzzlers. Themes include animals, seaside scenes, farms, castles, steam trains, nighttime scenes and Christmas, with work from named artists such as Aimee Stewart, Barry Hall and Tracy Hall. Multipacks are available too, including BIG 250 four-packs, 500 piece four-packs and BIG 500 twin-packs.
Extras worth knowing about
Beyond single puzzles, there is a monthly 1000 piece puzzle subscription, a Deluxe Puzzle Board and Storage Case and an advent calendar puzzle. The site also has a sale section, including a budget line of lower-priced puzzles, and a damaged-box collection. Payment options include PayPal and Apple Pay.
Shipping and returns
For UK customers, standard delivery costs 2.99 pounds and takes three to five working days, and it is free on orders over 30 pounds. Express delivery is also offered, and Click and Collect at the Folkestone location is free. The shipping page does not list rates or delivery times for international orders, and customers abroad may be responsible for tax and duty, so check the details at checkout. The store offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on products returned unopened in their original packaging. The purchase price is refunded excluding shipping, you pay the return postage, and some individual products may be excluded, so read the product description first.
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Bottom line
If you enjoy illustrated artwork and want a wide choice of piece counts, House of Puzzles is a solid pick for gifts, family evenings or a monthly puzzle habit. Customers outside the UK should factor in unlisted shipping costs and possible import charges. Use the link above to take advantage of the current 10% off.