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Looking for your next family game night pick, a fresh puzzle tip, or the perfect gift for the hardest person on your list? You're in the right place. Welcome to the Ravensburger blog.

A family of four laugh and play a maze-style board game around a white table, with cards and tiles scattered across it.A family of four laugh and play a maze-style board game around a white table, with cards and tiles scattered across it.A family of four laugh and play a maze-style board game around a white table, with cards and tiles scattered across it.A family of four laugh and play a maze-style board game around a white table, with cards and tiles scattered across it.A family of four laugh and play a maze-style board game around a white table, with cards and tiles scattered across it.

Best Strategy Board Games for Beginners

New to strategy board games? Find your perfect first game - cooperative, asymmetric, Euro or family - with Ravensburger's beginner's guide.

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A girl in a yellow top and a woman in a coral shirt sit together on an outdoor sofa, piecing together a landscape jigsaw puzzle on a wooden table.A girl in a yellow top and a woman in a coral shirt sit together on an outdoor sofa, piecing together a landscape jigsaw puzzle on a wooden table.A girl in a yellow top and a woman in a coral shirt sit together on an outdoor sofa, piecing together a landscape jigsaw puzzle on a wooden table.A girl in a yellow top and a woman in a coral shirt sit together on an outdoor sofa, piecing together a landscape jigsaw puzzle on a wooden table.A girl in a yellow top and a woman in a coral shirt sit together on an outdoor sofa, piecing together a landscape jigsaw puzzle on a wooden table.

How Big Is a Jigsaw Puzzle?

 How big is a 1,000-piece puzzle? A 2,000-piece one? Get real dimensions, time estimates, and space requirements for every popular puzzle size. 

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A brass sundial compass resting on several antique maps with faded, sepia-toned coastlines and old-style lettering.A brass sundial compass resting on several antique maps with faded, sepia-toned coastlines and old-style lettering.A brass sundial compass resting on several antique maps with faded, sepia-toned coastlines and old-style lettering.A brass sundial compass resting on several antique maps with faded, sepia-toned coastlines and old-style lettering.A brass sundial compass resting on several antique maps with faded, sepia-toned coastlines and old-style lettering.

The History of the Jigsaw Puzzle

Discover the history of the jigsaw puzzle from Spilsbury's 1760s dissected maps to the Great Depression, World Wars, and global pandemic. 

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A group of six friends laugh and play a card game around a wooden table in a cozy, book-lined room.A group of six friends laugh and play a card game around a wooden table in a cozy, book-lined room.A group of six friends laugh and play a card game around a wooden table in a cozy, book-lined room.A group of six friends laugh and play a card game around a wooden table in a cozy, book-lined room.A group of six friends laugh and play a card game around a wooden table in a cozy, book-lined room.

How to host a game night: setup, games, and how to keep it fun

Learn how to host the perfect game night, from picking the right game to game night food and how to keep things fun.

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Father and daughter smiling as they open a gift together at home.Father and daughter smiling as they open a gift together at home.Father and daughter smiling as they open a gift together at home.Father and daughter smiling as they open a gift together at home.Father and daughter smiling as they open a gift together at home.

Best Puzzle and Game Gifts for Every Budget

Find puzzle and board game gifts for every budget, from smaller gifts under $20 to premium picks for puzzle lovers, gamers and families.

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Several people work together on a large jigsaw puzzle spread across a white table, with loose pieces scattered around the partly finished picture.Several people work together on a large jigsaw puzzle spread across a white table, with loose pieces scattered around the partly finished picture.Several people work together on a large jigsaw puzzle spread across a white table, with loose pieces scattered around the partly finished picture.Several people work together on a large jigsaw puzzle spread across a white table, with loose pieces scattered around the partly finished picture.Several people work together on a large jigsaw puzzle spread across a white table, with loose pieces scattered around the partly finished picture.

Jigsaw Puzzle Difficulty Explained: Piece Count, Cut Style, Image Complexity

Curious about jigsaw puzzle difficulty levels? Piece count isn't the whole story. Learn how cut style and image complexity affect difficulty rating too.

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Woman assembling a colorful jigsaw puzzle at a wooden table in a bright, cozy room with natural light.Woman assembling a colorful jigsaw puzzle at a wooden table in a bright, cozy room with natural light.Woman assembling a colorful jigsaw puzzle at a wooden table in a bright, cozy room with natural light.Woman assembling a colorful jigsaw puzzle at a wooden table in a bright, cozy room with natural light.Woman assembling a colorful jigsaw puzzle at a wooden table in a bright, cozy room with natural light.

Best Jigsaw Puzzle Gifts for Adults

Looking for the best puzzle gifts for adults? Discover unique and cool jigsaw puzzle ideas by theme, difficulty and piece count.

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Essential Guide to Personalized Puzzle Gifts

Choosing a personalized puzzle gift? Get tips on occasions, piece counts and the best photo to pick for a jigsaw they'll actually finish.

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Jigsaw pieces on a wooden table alongside a partially completed jigsaw.Jigsaw pieces on a wooden table alongside a partially completed jigsaw.Jigsaw pieces on a wooden table alongside a partially completed jigsaw.Jigsaw pieces on a wooden table alongside a partially completed jigsaw.Jigsaw pieces on a wooden table alongside a partially completed jigsaw.

What Is a Jigsaw Puzzle?

What does "jigsaw puzzle" actually mean, and where does the name come from? A clear breakdown of jigsaw puzzle history, types, and why millions of people love them.

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An older woman completes a jigsaw at a coffee table, sat on a blue sofa with a yellow mug next to herAn older woman completes a jigsaw at a coffee table, sat on a blue sofa with a yellow mug next to herAn older woman completes a jigsaw at a coffee table, sat on a blue sofa with a yellow mug next to herAn older woman completes a jigsaw at a coffee table, sat on a blue sofa with a yellow mug next to herAn older woman completes a jigsaw at a coffee table, sat on a blue sofa with a yellow mug next to her

The Best Jigsaw Puzzle Gifts for Seniors

Looking for puzzle gifts for seniors or people with dementia? Discover the best large piece puzzles for seniors, including 300-piece designs to easy-grip options. 

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A woman completing a jigsaw at a coffee table.A woman completing a jigsaw at a coffee table.A woman completing a jigsaw at a coffee table.A woman completing a jigsaw at a coffee table.A woman completing a jigsaw at a coffee table.

Jigsaw Puzzles for Stress Relief and Mindfulness

Discover why jigsaw puzzles make the perfect mindful activity for stress relief and cognitive health. Learn the science behind mindful puzzling and how to build it into your routine.

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What Sets Ravensburger Games Apart?

We're famous for puzzles, but our games are just as special. See what sets Ravensburger games apart, from award-winning design to lasting quality.

 

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Christmas Gift Guide: Puzzles and Games for the Whole Family

From sensory toys for toddlers to trading cards for teens, finding the right gift for everyone on your list can be a challenge. This guide rounds up our favorite picks for every age group, so you can check everyone off your list this Christmas.

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Best Board Games for Adults: A Ranked Guide

Looking for a game night winner? We've ranked our top picks for adults, from the asymmetric strategy of Villainous to the fast-paced chaos of Oh My Pigeons, so you can find the perfect fit for your group.

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The Best Family Board Games for Every Age

Finding a game the whole family will love isn't easy, especially when you're juggling different ages and attention spans. This guide breaks down our top picks by age, from matching games for four-year-olds to strategy games teens and adults will actually want to play too.

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Framing a Jigsaw Puzzle With or Without Glue

So you've finished your puzzle, now what? We walk you through two ways to frame it, one that's permanent and one you can take apart later, plus the mistakes to avoid so it looks great either way.

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