We have looked at some awesome jigsaw puzzles here at Geek’s Oasis over the last year or so. From Star Wars puzzles, dinosaur puzzles, 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles, and a lot more!
You could make the argument that we have already looked at the very best jigsaw puzzle gifts around, the actual puzzles themselves! However, that is not what we are looking at today.
Instead, we are looking at puzzle accessories that will enhance the puzzle experience so you do not have to Hulk Out and start smashing things! We also have some other great gift ideas that might not be such obvious choices, but could turn out to be the perfect present!
It is a well-known fact that while jigsaw puzzles can be fun, they can also have some awesome mental and physical benefits. For example, did you know that jigsaw puzzles are a great way to finetune and work out those fine motor skills of yours?
Also, putting a jigsaw puzzle together is a great way to relax, keep your mind sharp, and of course, have fun!
Tracking Down Gifts For Jigsaw Puzzle Lovers
So, you may be wondering just how the Geek’s Oasis team put together this list of jigsaw puzzle gifts. Well, we hired the best tracker around, Robert Muldoon!
However, we never heard back from him so we ended up having to scour the internet to find the best items around! We have some real jigsaw puzzle fanatics here in the Geek’s Oasis office and they swear by having these types of accessories if you are into jigsaw puzzles you need to have.
Plus, we have scooped some other rarities like wooden jigsaw puzzles that we not only think are cool but could be just the perfect gift!
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
We have actually looked at this ALL4JIG Rotating Puzzle Board with Drawers and Cover before on our best puzzle tables post that we did recently.
This puzzle board is pretty awesome as it gives you a safe space to build your jigsaw puzzle. It also has a cover too which keeps the kids and the pets from causing chaos.
Even the most chilled and well-behaved kids seem to turn into Taz from Looney Tunes when a jigsaw puzzle is around! The four drawers also come in really handy to store puzzle pieces and perhaps even a little mid-puzzle snack if you so wish!
Good To Know
- Size: Suitable for puzzles 30 x 20 inches
- This has four storage drawers
- It comes with a cover to protect the puzzle while you are taking a break from it
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
You cannot go wrong with a puzzle roll mat when it comes to the best jigsaw puzzle gifts! There are many to choose from, but here at Geek’s Oasis, we like this Becko Puzzle Mat Roll Up for 1500 Pieces.
This is designed for large puzzles of up to 1500 pieces and the idea here is that when you are in the middle of a puzzle and you have to stop, be it to take the kids somewhere, make dinner, or even take a well-deserved Super Mario break.
You can carefully fold your puzzle up in this mat so it is safe and out of the way for you to continue with it when you are ready.
Good To Know
- Size: 46 x 26 inches
- Includes a storage bag
- This is a great way to keep your puzzle safe when not working on it
- It means you do not have to leave your puzzle out on a table or on the floor
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
When it comes to the most popular jigsaw puzzle gifts, we have to say that this Ravensburger Sort and Go Jigsaw Puzzle Accessory is one of the most popular around.
These trays allow you to sort your puzzle pieces, for example, you can make sure all the edge pieces are in one tray, all the bits that look like they are Optimus Prime (if you are doing a Transformers puzzle of course) in another, and so on.
It helps you get more organized to complete your puzzle. This contains six sorting trays and they will come in very handy!
Good To Know
- This set includes six puzzle sorting trays
- The trays are shaped like jigsaw puzzle pieces which is fun
- The trays can stack on top of each other and are easily stored back in the box
Ceaco The Puzzle Scoop – A Lifting, Moving, Illuminating, and Magnifying Puzzle Accessory
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
We felt that this Ceaco The Puzzle Scoop walked the fine line between being fun and also being really useful for you jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts out there!
To start with, you can scoop up a section of the jigsaw puzzle you have been working on with this, place it into the puzzle to be connected to the rest of it, and not have to worry about it breaking or falling apart!
It also has a magnifying glass aspect to it so you can see your puzzle pieces much clearer and it also has a handy little LED light too.
This is one of the most unique puzzle gifts out there - probably the puzzle lover you have in mind does not even know these things exist!
Good To Know
- The included batteries will last ages, but the type you will need are 76A batteries
- This will illuminate your jigsaw puzzle as well as magnify it!
- It makes moving connected parts of the puzzle around much easier
- One of the best and not-so-obvious gifts for puzzlers who might already have some other puzzle accessories!
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
We have looked at some awesome puzzles here at Geek’s Oasis that deserve to be put in a frame, just look at some of the amazing ones in our dinosaur puzzles post for example!
However, you need to make sure that the puzzle is ready to be put into a frame. We have heard a few horror stories of people trying to put a jigsaw puzzle into a frame only for it all to come "crashing down and then hurt inside"!
That is why we felt this JHomon Puzzle Glue had to be on our jigsaw puzzle gifts list as it will make sure your puzzle stays stuck together!
Good To Know
- There is 4 oz (120ml) of glue here, which should last you a long time!
- This is really handy to have for those that like to frame their puzzles
- It is perfectly safe and even suitable for kids as young as 12 to use
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
We are pretty sure that we have looked at this Buffalo Games Peel & Stick Puzzle Saver a few times here on our various jigsaw puzzle guides.
However, this is still one of the easiest and most affordable ways to protect your jigsaw puzzle.
It could not be any easier to use, you just do as the slogan suggests. You peel and stick! You peel the backing off, apply it to your jigsaw puzzle, and presto, your jigsaw puzzle is now preserved like magic!
Good To Know
- This even comes with hangers so you can hang your stuck-together puzzle on the wall
- It is one of the most popular jigsaw puzzle gifts on the market
- They have made this as easy to use as possible!
- Not as sturdy as a glued puzzle
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
We cannot get enough of Star Wars-themed puzzles here at Geek's Oasis, and we stumbled across a really rare item: a wooden puzzle featuring Grogu a.k.a. Baby Yoda! This is for sure one of the coolest wooden puzzles we've seen!
The picture shows Grogu sitting on top of a Mandalorian helmet mesmerized by the silver ball from the Razor Crest. With a piece count of 200 and with good-sized sturdy pieces this would be a perfect gift for a family as the whole family can work on this!
This is a top-quality puzzle, and the pieces are cut just right so that the edges are smooth. Another cool thing about this wooden puzzle is that some of the pieces are animal-shaped!
Good To Know
- Size: 7.9 x 11.8 inches
- Recommended Age: 13 years and up (by manufacturer, but we think this is perfect for 5 years and up)
FAQs About Jigsaw Puzzle Gifts
You may have a few questions floating around that nogging of yours in regards to what are the best jigsaw puzzle gifts. Well, you can stop scratching your head as we have a couple of FAQs for you to help you out.
What About A Jigsaw Puzzle Frame?
We do feel that a jigsaw puzzle frame is certainly a good idea when it comes to jigsaw puzzle gifts. We even did a full guide looking at various different jigsaw puzzle frames recently.
However, just make sure that you know the size of the puzzle they or you are working on before you buy your frame. Also, buying a frame with puzzle glue would make for a truly awesome gift!
Are These Things Really Necessary?
If you or know someone that has a large table and they are able to do jigsaw puzzles on there with no interference from kids, crazy pets, or acts of God then perhaps no.
However, we do feel that all of the items we have looked at today can make solving puzzles easier, more fun, and more convenient.
We have some real jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts in the Geek’s Oasis office and every one of them says that the stuff we have looked at today would be very good to have!
How About Brain Teasers?
Today we were looking mostly at puzzle accessories, but if you want to bring something for a family game night or you know your loved one is into brain workouts, you could pick a wooden brain teaser and make that special someone really happy!
We also highly recommend looking at sudoku puzzles or crossword puzzles as they will keep your brain cells active and they're a lot of fun too!
Some Parting Advice To Make You Feel Less Puzzled!
We hope that you have had some fun looking at the best jigsaw puzzle gifts with us today!
We just wanted to give a little bit of parting advice for you guys in regards to what kind of gift to go for, no matter if it is for someone you care about or a little self-love gift for yourself.
Go for the one that you feel is going to make the next puzzle you or they put together easier. For example, the puzzle rolling mat could be great for someone who does not have the space to keep a puzzle laid out.
The puzzle glue would be awesome for someone that loves to frame and display their puzzles! Or why not get something really rare, a wooden Star Wars puzzle!
Hope you enjoyed reading this post!
Btw, if you're looking for something for the holiday season, we have a post about Christmas puzzles with some cool themes like Yoda in a Santa hat!
Mia
