Some of the finest jigsaw puzzles on earth come from Vermont, where for four decades the craftsmen at Stave Puzzles have made them by hand. Keeping alive an almost extinct tradition, all of Stave’s ...

Whether you’re stuck inside or simply bored at home, a good jigsaw puzzle can keep you entertained. The best unique puzzles for adults feature sophisticated designs with at least 500 pieces and offer ...

When puzzles were first invented, they were made out of wood, and carpenters used jigsaws to cut the pieces (which explains how they got their name). Perhaps that’s why it feels so good when you put a ...

It's no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of losses for businesses, and some even had to close down for good. However, a local company that opened right before the pandemic thrived, ...

Kagen Sound is an artisan of remarkable skill, engineering and constructing incredibly intricate puzzle boxes made entirely of wood. WIRED brings you inside his workshop as he breaks down the design ...

Vintage jigsaw puzzles are not just nostalgic entertainment; they also double as lucrative investments with impressive price tags. Certain puzzles — especially those stemming from limited production ...

Some of the most devoted hobbyists are willing to shell out big bucks for what one called “a couture puzzle.” “The return of analog is, I believe, the recognition that the simple and well-made can ...

As a self-proclaimed jigsaw puzzle connoisseur, I can safely say that I've never encountered a puzzle I didn't have the urge to start putting together immediately. Still, even the most avid ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... If you are one of the millions of people who suddenly went puzzle-crazy during the pandemic lockdowns of 2020, then you may have heard of Liberty Puzzles, a ...

In upstate New York, two algorithmic artists make wooden puzzles inspired by natural forms. By Siobhan Roberts PALENVILLE, N.Y. — On a meandering mushroom hunt at North-South Lake in the Catskill ...

From Secret Santa to those all-important stocking fillers, if you need some inspiring ideas for gifts this year then look no further! Christmas Cracker puzzles from Wentworth Puzzles can make the ...