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The Benefits of Jigsaw Puzzling

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The Benefits of Jigsaw Puzzling

Buffalo Games.Aug 02, 2022
Did you know that solving jigsaw puzzles helps you lose weight, gives you fresher breath, and provides hours of long-lasting energy? Actually, neither did we, mainly because none of that stuff is true.But puzzling does have its benefits, including boosting your ability to focus, remember, and solve problems. On with it, then, for a deep [...]
3 Fun Facts About Puzzles

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3 Fun Facts About Puzzles

Buffalo Games.Aug 02, 2022
First of all, we have to confess something: jigsaw puzzles aren’t made with jigsaws. Score one for the fastidious.But score one for semantics, too, because it’s not like people didn’t know that commercial puzzles these days are cut by huge dies that allow for millions of puzzles a year to be manufactured. Heck, you can [...]
What Makes a Jigsaw Puzzle Difficult?

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What Makes a Jigsaw Puzzle Difficult?

Buffalo Games.Aug 02, 2022
Okay, math nerds. Get your calculators out because what makes jigsaw puzzles difficult has a lot to do with statistics and other calculations.But that’s not all. For all of the science that goes into it, there’s an awful lot of art too. You don’t have to take on a 2000-piece puzzle for it to be [...]
Why Are Puzzles So Relaxing?

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Why Are Puzzles So Relaxing?

Buffalo Games.Jun 28, 2022
Ah, the charmed life. Is there anything better?You may have heard about that exercise in which you take a page or two to write out your perfect day from start to finish. You jot down all of the details, such as the people you love, the stuff you would do together, and the things you [...]
The Fascinating Work of Artist Aimee Stewart in Puzzles

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The Fascinating Work of Artist Aimee Stewart in Puzzles

Buffalo Games.Jun 28, 2022
Born in 1971, Aimee Stewart is a self-taught artist whose photo manipulation and electric digital painting style have earned her a spot as one of the most popular modern artists in puzzles. She is also a photographer and writer. Puzzles based on her artwork often feature succulents and lush scenes of landscapes full of bright [...]
What Are People Who Do Jigsaw Puzzles Called?

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What Are People Who Do Jigsaw Puzzles Called?

Buffalo Games.Jun 28, 2022
Ever since the British cartographer John Spilsbury created the first modern jigsaw puzzle in 1767, people have been hooked. However, at the time, they were not called jigsaw puzzles. Instead, they were known as dissected maps.Credited as the inventor of the jigsaw puzzle, Spilsbury actually created the first one as an educational tool for children [...]
Are Puzzles Considered Art?

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Are Puzzles Considered Art?

Buffalo Games.Jun 28, 2022
There is a long-standing debate about whether jigsaw puzzles are art. Many people consider them to be so, but others maintain that artists create the picture that puzzles use, and scientists solve the puzzles. However, a strong argument could be made for both sides, so maybe jigsaw puzzles are both — scientific art, perhaps.Let’s dive [...]
Charles Wysocki Puzzles: An American Original

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Charles Wysocki Puzzles: An American Original

Buffalo Games.Jun 28, 2022
If you’re looking for your next puzzle at the puzzle store and feel that a little whimsy could do you good, look no further than our offerings from Charles Wysocki. We’ve got everything from 300-piece puzzles to 1000-piece puzzles and more — all featuring Wysocki’s classic folksy art.You’re going to love his simple take on the [...]
Puzzles are cool again! And relaxing! And entertaining! (A recent survey by BuffaloGames.com)

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Puzzles are cool again! And relaxing! And entertaining! (A recent survey by BuffaloGames.com)

Buffalo Games.Jun 16, 2022
The people have spoken, and they’ve got jigsaw puzzles on the brain! A recent survey by BuffaloGames.com shows the traditional cardboard amusement activity has increased since the pandemic began in 2020, with no signs of slowing down.Puzzle lovers from the United States, Canada, France, Sweden, and the United Kingdom responded to an early June survey [...]
The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Is a Puzzle

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The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Is a Puzzle

Buffalo Games.Jun 01, 2022
This may sound a little bold, but we believe there’s no better gift for Dad on Father’s Day than a jigsaw puzzle, and we aim to prove it.We know a thing or two about jigsaw puzzles for adults, and we also know how great dads (and granddads!) can be. Who else can change the oil, [...]