We have been thinking of trying to find the best puzzle organizer out there for a while. As you can tell, here at Geek’s Oasis we love jigsaw puzzles and we have suggested to you some awesome ones such as Star Wars puzzles, 1000-piece puzzles, and much more!
However, today we are looking at items that can make putting together your next jigsaw puzzle a much more enjoyable and dare we say, easier experience! Jigsaw puzzles are supposed to be fun, but they do far more than make you smile as you put in that last piece of Beskar Armor to complete your latest puzzle.
Jigsaw puzzles have been proven by people with way more Ph.D. s and other fancy letters to their names than us to have some amazing mental benefits. From helping you relax and clear your mind to keep your mind active and busy.
They are also great for keeping those fine motor skills tuned up so when the kids challenge you to a game of Mario Kart you are up for the battle!
Getting Ourselves Organized
We have looked at various jigsaw puzzle gifts and some similar style items will also appear on our quest to find the best puzzle organizer down below. However, the way that we came up with our suggestions was to think outside of the box.
Yes, we have plenty of traditional puzzle trays, but we also have a few other suggestions that offer you something more than just a selection of trays.
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
We know that when you search for puzzle organizers online, this TIDYBOSS 8 Puzzle Sorting Trays with Lid is the kind of thing you will see in abundance, but we really liked this set. To start with, it is a very affordable price, but with this, you are getting eight puzzle sorting trays.
This will make sure that you can keep all of our reds, blues, blacks, edges, and so on separate so that when you are putting the puzzle together you are much better organized. These conveniently stack on top of each other when they are not in use and they even come with a lid too.
Good To Know
- Two different sizes: 8 x 8 inches or 10 x 10 inches
- This is a set of eight puzzle trays
- When not being used these take up very little space
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
A little while back we looked for the best puzzle boards with drawers and we felt something like this Jumbl Puzzle Board Rack would be great for our puzzle organizer list.
With this you get a large table to build your puzzle on, it even comes with a cover so you can safely store it away when you need a break.
However, the way this will help you get organized with your next puzzle is that it has four drawers for you to organize your puzzle pieces. It even has legs so you could use this in bed or sit underneath it on the floor.
Good To Know
- Size: 23 x 31 inches
- Those four drawers give you plenty of organizational options for storing your puzzle pieces (or hiding some candy)
- The lid is great if you know a puzzle will take more than one sitting to complete
- This is one of the few puzzle tables that have short legs - perfect for working on a sofa or even more comfortably in bed
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
To be honest with you as soon as we started this best puzzle organizer list, we knew two things. One, that this Ravensburger Sort and Go would 100 percent make the cut, and two, Ravensburger is missing out on not having Saw-themed puzzle organizers!
With this, you get six sorting trays that are stackable so they can be easily stored away when not in use. These are puzzle shaped which is kind of fun and they are blue so finding puzzle pieces inside them should be easy.
Good To Know
- Size: 6 trays, each 7.5 x 6.5 inches
- The fact these are shaped like puzzle pieces is really cool
- These are probably the most popular and best-reviewed of all the puzzle organizers
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
When we were putting together our list of movie puzzles and we noticed how most of them were over 1000 pieces, we knew that the chances of people completing them in one session were slim to none.
That is why we feel that this Lwoeo Puzzle Mat Roll Up would be really handy as it allows you to roll up your jigsaw and put it away until you are ready to give it another go.
Now, the reason this particular one has made this best puzzle organizer list is that as well as the rolling mat it comes with six storage trays as well as a few other handy accessories for you puzzle fanatics!
Good To Know
- Size: 48 x 31.5 inches (puzzle mat)
- The six included puzzle sorting trays are much larger than you would think
- This is the kind of thing that will come in handy if you like to complete many jigsaw puzzles each year
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
We are no strangers to Buffalo Games here at Geek’s Oasis as we have looked at many of their products including an awesome puzzle in our Pokémon puzzle post.
Anyway, as well as making actual jigsaw puzzles they have some cool accessories too like these Buffalo Games Puzzle Sorting Trays.
With this, you get seven puzzle sorting trays that are spread out over four colors which can take your puzzle organizing to the next level.
These are very high-quality and if you are already a fan of the various puzzles and puzzle products that Buffalo games offer, this could be the perfect purchase for you!
Good To Know
- Size: 7.5 x 7.5 inches
- These being different colors is not just for fun, it is to make sorting easier!
- Buffalo Games are one of the most respected names in the world of jigsaw puzzles
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
We know that this Lavievert Portable Puzzle Case may look like something an art school student would parade around town showing off their portfolio, but this is actually a very cool jigsaw puzzle board.
It has enough room for you to work on a 1500-piece jigsaw puzzle, but it is the fact that this came with six sorting trays that made it something we felt was perfect to be on our puzzle organizer list. It all folds up and can be stored flat too so it takes up very little space.
Good To Know
- Size: 25.8 x 35.8 inches (puzzle board)
- Size: 11.0 x 11.8 (puzzle sorting trays)
- You get all you need to work on a puzzle with this set… well apart from an actual jigsaw puzzle, but you know what we mean!
FAQs About Puzzle Organizers
"Just when you think you have all the answers we change the questions!" Ok, we are not really changing the questions, but any excuse to quote a WWE legend is not one we can pass up. Here we have a couple of what we feel could be commonly asked questions about purchasing a puzzle organizer.
Are All Trays The Same?
Look we will be 100 percent honest with you here, when it comes to the plastic puzzle sorting trays, the difference between them is very small. If you want our opinion, you are best going for the ones that give you more bang for your buck, like a set of eight for example.
However, if you are someone that has used and liked Ravensburger or Buffalo Games jigsaw puzzles, you would probably be more comfortable and happy going for one of their products.
Do These Really Make Putting A Puzzle Together Easier?
The people here at Geek’s Oasis are no strangers to jigsaw puzzles. We are not scared to leave puzzle pieces “organized” in little piles on the floor or table around our puzzle.
But there is no denying that being able to have a dedicated sorting tray for the edge pieces, a particular color, or a particular character/section of the puzzle in one easy-to-reach space makes things easier for you in the long run.
Why Should You Use A Puzzle Mat?
Do you have small kids running around and taking everything they can reach? Children are one thing, but how about cats? You know how they love to lie down exactly where you would not want them to do that.
A puzzle mat is a perfect solution for all that! You can put your puzzle together on any flat surface without worrying about making a mess. When you're finished, simply roll it up and take it with you wherever you go or just stash it away. Then just quickly unroll it to continue with your puzzle!
What To Do With A Puzzle Once Completed?
If it's a cool one, why not frame it and hang it on the wall? Check out our puzzle frames guide for the perfect frame for your masterpiece.
One Last Tip To Help You Get Organized
While we have looked at a mixture of puzzle sorting trays and various puzzle mats/tables with drawers today. We feel that if you already have a dedicated space in your home where you like to put jigsaw puzzles together, one of the sorting tray-style puzzle organizers that we have looked at today is probably more than enough for you.
However, if you have to put your puzzles together on the floor, perhaps getting some kind of table/mat that comes with drawers or its own set of sorting trays would be the better kind of puzzle organizer for you.
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