We have over 25 wooden jigsaw puzzles that we are discontinuing (with some of the images, the licensing is expiring).  Quantities are limited and have been discounted by 20% - 45% off the regular retail price (price as marked) to allow room for new items. You will find a variety of puzzles for adults ranging in piece count from 50 pieces up to 533 pieces.  We have a mix of all seasons, spring, summer, fall, and winter. Once these puzzles are gone, they are gone and will not return.  All Sales Are Final On Discontinued Items. You will find our Last Chance Sale on our site unde ..read more

We are thrilled to partner with the LA Times Festival of Books this year to bring you some gorgeous, colorful puzzles created from their 2023 posters. The Festival of Books is a cherished Los Angeles institution. Now in its 28th year, it draws book lovers from all over California to learn about new books, attend panels by favorite authors, and generally immerse themselves in literature for two days. We have created a signed and numbered, larger, colorful limited edition version (only 250 available). In addition, there is a mini, sunshiny Los Angeles yellow version for those who prefer somethi ..read more

We take quality control very seriously here at Nautilus Puzzles. The puzzles are produced in small batches, and every puzzle is checked for number of pieces before leaving our warehouse, so start by assuming the piece is somewhere in your living room. With wooden jigsaw puzzles especially, it may seem as if there is a missing piece as you are getting close to completing the puzzle. That's actually a good sign. If you are convinced there is a piece missing, but at the end you are able to complete the puzzle, it is just the right amount of challenging! If you get to the end and there is a puzzle ..read more

Have you ever opened a brand new wooden jigsaw puzzle and noticed a distinct, toasty aroma? That's coming from the wood! Our wooden jigsaw puzzles are laser cut. The bright beam of the laser cuts a tiny path through the wood to form the edges of each special shaped piece. This allows us to design dozens of intricate whimsy pieces for each puzzle! Nautilus puzzles are made without harmful chemicals. We use formaldehyde-free birch/bass plywood, archival paper, and soy-based inks and adhesives. Like the smell of a summer campfire, the scent of the laser burning through the wood lingers for a few ..read more

At first glance, a mini jigsaw puzzle may not seem like much, but they truly pack a punch. Here are a few reasons to consider a mini-puzzle. A mini wooden jigsaw puzzle can introduce someone to the wonderful world of wooden jigsaw puzzling.  This can pique a puzzler's curiosity and lead to a wonderful hobby, gradually trying larger puzzles. A mini jigsaw puzzle can be used as a thank you for a friend, teacher, healthcare provider, or good samaritan - the list can go on. A mini-puzzle can take one’s mind away from the day for the approximately 15-30 minutes it may take to complete.  ..read more

For a very limited time, we have a few puzzle images that we are discounting by 15%. These are wooden jigsaw puzzles we are discontinuing and do not plan to continue producing, we need to make room for new items.  With some of these images, the licensing is expiring. Take a look at our site, this opportunity will run through May 22nd or however long they last. We have a limited quantity of these puzzles, so when they are gone, they are gone ..read more

Have you wanted a way to save that jigsaw puzzle you have been eyeing on our site?  We now have an easy solution for you! As you are shopping on our site and see that perfect Springtime puzzle (for example Purple Daze) but want to browse more of our wood puzzles, you can now add your selections to your wishlist.  All you will need to do is click Add To wishlist at the right of the wooden puzzle image you are considering.  To see the puzzles you have added to yourwishlist, click on the heart located in the upper right corner of our site (or under Extras at the bottom of our webs ..read more

Recent studies have come out sharing that jigsaw puzzles refine visual-spatial reasoning and cognition. Putting together a puzzle is proven to better short-term memory and improve one’s concentration for problem-solving. Jigsaw puzzles help connections between the brain cells in your short-term memory, enhancing one’s mental speed. You can complete jigsaw puzzles with others, or you can work on one yourself. Either way, puzzles boost your creative mind and imagination, allowing you to entirely focus on what is in front of you and use parts of your brain you wouldn’t usually use in other daily ..read more

Jigsaw puzzles have been around for years. The earliest form of jigsaw puzzles is believed to have been created by an engraver and cartographer, John Spilsbury, in 1760. Puzzles were created initially as a way to teach history to kids. Puzzle creators would place maps on slabs of hardwood and cut along national boundaries. This way, kids could have the fun of putting the map back together in the form of a puzzle while also learning its history and places.  The irony of the puzzle’s history is that jigsaw puzzles were never first created with a jigsaw. Puzzles were created initially with a ..read more

Jigsaw puzzles have always been a popular activity for individuals and families. It wasn’t until our worldwide pandemic hit where jigsaw puzzle sales flew through the roof. This sudden demand for puzzles didn’t seem to surprise puzzle historians, as this was a similar trend during the Great Depression.  Under quarantine order, families were forced to spend most days inside and build a new daily routine that protected them from the global disease. The global pandemic disrupted our usual schedules, and we would reclean the kitchen just to feel like we’ve done something for the day. The new ..read more