No doubt a few of you are looking at this and wondering, “what is a gradient puzzle?”. Well, it is pretty much exactly what it says it is.
It is a puzzle that is just all about colors, going from one shade to the next, and granted, this may not sound like the most exciting kind of jigsaw puzzle to put together. Especially if you are used to Star Wars puzzles or dinosaur puzzles.
However, if you want a puzzle that is well and truly going to put those puzzle skills of yours to the test more than a game from John Kramer, these are the puzzles that are perfect for you!
Finding The Right Shade Of Gradient Puzzles
We will admit that when someone at the Geek’s Oasis office suggested we put together this list of the best gradient puzzles, we wondered just how many could there actually be.
Turns out that there are a ton of puzzles like these out there and that they are very popular for those that love the mental challenge a jigsaw puzzle offers.
These types of puzzles really can get you into that zen-like state which is great for your mental health. We decided to pick the puzzles that we felt really popped and also offered the greatest challenge.
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
We are starting our search for the top color gradient puzzle with this Cloudberries Gradient Puzzle jigsaw puzzle. Going from a pink/purple to a yellow/green hue, this takes us back to the days of making characters in WWE wrestling games!
This one has a lovely shade to it and since it's a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, this is the kind of puzzle where you really will need to get into a good mental state to try and find the right pieces and not just start smashing them all together and hoping for the best!
Good To Know
- Size: 28.6 x 19 inches
- Recommended age: 12 years and up
- This is a fantastic puzzle for you if you want a puzzle that is going to push you and make you feel super smart once you are done.
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
If you want a gradient puzzle that has a bit more “style” to it, we suggest you check out this Bluekazoo Color Triangles puzzle. This has sharper angles than some of the metal puzzles we looked at a while back.
What we feel is really cool about this jigsaw puzzle is that it still has that very colorful gradient effect to it, the image is made up of a series of triangles each having different shades which can make it a bit easier to put together.
Good To Know
- Size: 20 x 30 inches
- Recommended age: 13 years and up
- At 1000 pieces and with the colors not blending like a “normal” gradient puzzles, this is one very interesting puzzle to put together
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
This Areaware Gradient Puzzle Pink/Yellow is actually available in seven different styles and different sizes too, but we went for the Pink/Yellow version as it reminds us of Cloud City!
This is a Large size of 1000 pieces, but if you picked the Original size of 500 pieces or the Small of 100 pieces, in theory, those should be a bit easier to put together than the first two puzzles we have looked at.
However, this is still going to be very challenging for you, and going back to Cloud City, could be just as challenging as getting out of there was for Luke and the gang with the Empire on their tail!
Good To Know
- Size: 18 x 24 inches
- Recommended age: 10 years and up
- While we liked the Pink/Yellow version of this puzzle, you can pick from many different color schemes.
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
Those folks at Ravensburger really are a fiendish lot. This Ravensburger Krypt Gradient is a truly tricky gradient puzzle to put together.
What we love about this puzzle is not just the bright and vibrant colors that it has. The interesting thing about this puzzle is that it has a round piece in the middle, and the rest of the pieces form circles around it. Each piece in this puzzle is a unique shape, so the pieces fit perfectly which makes things a bit easier.
We are actually big fans of Ravensburber and no matter if it is our Lord of the Rings puzzles list or something else, chances are they will show up on it at least once! When you see the name Ravensburger on a puzzle box, you can be certain that those are high-quality puzzles.
Good To Know
- Size: 27 x 20 inches
- Recommended age: 14 years and up
- This a unique puzzle that is a kind of round puzzle with a rectangular shape!
- At 631 pieces, this is perhaps the most random number of puzzle pieces we have ever seen a jigsaw puzzle have!
- Would be a great puzzle to add to your collection of "bizarre puzzles"
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
“That’s no moon, that’s a space station”. Ok, we promise that this is the last Star Wars reference we will make as we look for the best gradient puzzle!
With its circular shape and the fact it is a freaking moon, there was no way we could not have this on our list. This is one of our favorite puzzles of all the puzzles we have looked at today! The way the colors blend together, really makes this image pop and it will be challenging, but fun to put together.
Good To Know
- Size: Diameter is 27 inches
- Recommended age: 14 years and up
- As this is a circular jigsaw puzzle, it is a different experience putting it together than your standard rectangular puzzle
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
You may think that as this Mighty Mojo Impossible Gradient is “only” 500 pieces, it will be rather easy to put together, well think again! This is so hard; it is way more challenging than all of the other 500-piece jigsaw puzzles we have looked at here at Geek’s Oasis!
What makes this so challenging is the color scheme here. The way it goes from blue to yellow in one corner and purple to blue in the other is very eye-catching, but it also means that you will have to really think and have razor-sharp puzzle skills to complete this!
Good To Know
- Size: 18 x 24 inches
- Recommended age: 10 years and up
- Another crazy variation is the Impossible Blue version
- We love the color scheme of this puzzle, the way it is beautiful, but very hard makes this a perfect example of what a great gradient puzzle is!
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
As soon as we saw this Parragon Neon Rainbow Gradient puzzle two things came to mind. The sophisticated side of our brain said that the way this is made up with lots of dots makes it have a kind of Pointillism Art Movement style about it. The hungry and less sophisticated side of our brain said that it made us want a packet of Skittles!
Anyway, made up of 1000 pieces, the way this gradient image is made up with dots, as well as colors, gives this a very different kind of style to it. It looks a bit “funkier” than the other puzzles we have looked at today, but it is still going to be very challenging!
Good To Know
- Size: Diameter is 27 inches
- Recommended age: 12 years and up
- If you want a gradient puzzle that is a bit more on the “fun” side, this could be just what you are looking for.
FAQs About Gradient Puzzles
Going from one color to the next sure does make these gradient puzzles we looked at today pop. However, we do also have this handy FAQ section to help you out that little bit more!
How many pieces should I go for?
In our humble opinion, the difficulty level of a 500 and 1000-piece gradient puzzle is around the same. What you are looking at more here is the time commitment.
If there are more pieces the puzzle will take longer to put together. It is better to think of it that way instead of which one is going to be harder to put together in terms of how many pieces there are.
Could I frame my gradient puzzle?
Yes, you could and we think that many of these would look like real works of art. Here at Geek’s Oasis, we have looked at puzzle frames before, and there you can see the great variety you can get.
A puzzle like this is going to be fun and challenging to put together, but it is something that could also look really cool on your wall.
What are the age recommendations for gradient puzzles?
There is no definitive answer to this question since it largely depends on the individual and their ability to comprehend the given puzzle. That being said, most gradient puzzles are designed for ages 12 and up due to the complexity of some of the designs.
It's important to remember that these puzzles are not toys and should be treated with care. Many puzzles can be quite intricate and difficult to complete, so it's important that they are not handled roughly or left within reach of small children who may be tempted to play with them.
Showing Our True Colors One Last Time
We have had a lot of fun taking this journey with you to find the best gradient puzzle today. We feel that we have selected the best of the best when it comes to puzzles of this style.
These types of puzzles are ideal if you (or someone you know) are a real puzzle expert and want a puzzle that is going to put those puzzle skills to the ultimate test. Plus, the bright and vibrant colors that are used in jigsaw puzzles like these gradient puzzles make them something that can get you into a great headspace as you put it together.
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