You may think that world map jigsaw puzzles are reserved for kids and contain like 20 pieces and a big cartoon kangaroo saying “g’day mate” where Australia is. Ok, that would be pretty awesome.
However, when it comes to more challenging puzzles for adults, there is a great selection of puzzles designed to look like a world map. There are actually so many it can be hard to know what the right one for you is, you may be a world traveler like the iconic 80's hero Willy Fog and still have trouble finding that perfect jigsaw puzzle for you!
These types of jigsaw puzzles are fun as they not only give you a real mental test, but your fine motor skills are getting a good workout too and you will also learn a little about this spinning rock we call Earth too!
Did We Travel All Around The World To Come Up With This List?
Nope, sadly the most traveling we did to make this list of the best world map puzzles was when someone in the Geek’s Oasis office would head down the street to make a snack run!
We did though look at some of the most popular puzzles based on classic maps to make this list. We also have a couple of more “out there” picks too which are fun and geeky!
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
We thought we would start off this quest for the best world map puzzles with a more “classic” looking puzzle. This ShaggyDogz Map 1000 Piece Puzzle comes in at 1,000 pieces so it is going to be a solid challenge to put together.
When you think of a world map, this is the kind of image that usually comes to mind. It is like something from an atlas or something that hung up on the wall of your old grouchy Geography teacher's classroom when you were a kid!
Good To Know
- Size: 29.52 x 19.68 inches
- Recommended Age: 14 years and up
- With its classy design, this world map puzzle would look cool in a frame once you are done
- Has an educational aspect as it contains the names of the countries and even the name of the country underneath the flag!
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
At 4,000 pieces this Educa The World Map is one of the most challenging and largest world map puzzles that you will ever see! What we love about this puzzle is the old-timey look of it.
It has the look of something that a sailor in the 1700s would have used or perhaps it would have been hanging on some old millionaire's wall before being ripped off by a young treasure hunter….
Yeah, we have pretty active imaginations here at Geek’s Oasis! Anyway, if you want a puzzle that looks great and is also one heck of a challenge, this is it!
Good To Know
- Size: 53 x 80 inches
- Recommended Age: 12 years and up
- The antique world map style has a real “old school” look about it and we think that is cool!
- All continents are shown, even Antarctica in a small separate picture
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
If you have been looking at world map puzzles, but want one that has a bit more personality and heart, this A2PLAY World Map 1000 Piece Puzzle could be just what you have been looking for.
This features a 1,000 piece puzzle of the world, but it is packed full of some of the most iconic landmarks such as The Great Wall of China, The Eiffel Tower, Mount Rushmore, and a ton more.
It also has a bunch of wildlife for many of the regions too which is fun.
Good To Know
- Size: 19.7 x 27.5
- Recommended Age: 14 years and up
- This also comes with a fun poster that is packed with facts
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
Ok, so we know that this is just a map of the USA, but we felt it was one of the more cool-looking world map puzzles and it fit in with the rest of the puzzles on this list.
This A2PLAY USA Map has a really cool animated look to it. The puzzle comes in at 1,000 pieces which is a challenge in itself.
However, all the little landmarks and icons that cover this map make it look fantastic once complete, but it is also these that make it a very tricky puzzle to put together.
Good To Know
- Size: 19.7 x 27.5 inches
- Recommended Age: 14 years and up
- If you love the USA, you will get a huge kick out of this puzzle!
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
Come on, you knew that we could not pull off this epic list of the best world map puzzles and not have something geeky on it for you guys! How awesome is this AQUARIUS Lord of the Rings Map?
This is a map of Middle Earth and it looks incredible, you could just imagine a little Hobbit or a brave Elf, putting this in their satchel before heading out on an adventure.
It has a kind of shiny finish to it which really makes it pop. It is a challenging 1,000 piece puzzle. However, this has been designed with being framed in mind so it also makes for a cool collector’s piece if you are a big Lord of the Rings fan.
Good To Know
- Size: 20 x 28 inches
- Recommended Age: 14 years and up
- Once this is in a frame it will be a real showcase piece in your collection
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
One of the brighter and more unique puzzles we have for you today is this very cool CHengQiSM World Landmarks Map.
What is cool about this 1,000 piece is that it shows the map of the world with the busy go, go, go style that the world we live in is all about. It features some of the most famous landmarks and a bunch of aircraft, boats, and more taking people where they need to go.
This really is a fun poster and it has this kind of 3D look to it instead of the world just being flat which makes it spring to life!
Good To Know
- Size: 28 x 20 inches
- Recommended Age: 12 and up
- This is one of the more unique and fun ways to have a world map on display
FAQs About World Map Puzzles
Put down your atlas, here you will find the answers to the common questions you may have about world map puzzles!
What Size Of Puzzle Should I Get?
Out of all the styles of puzzles we have looked at here at Geek’s Oasis, world map puzzles could be the easiest to accidentally buy a kid's puzzle that is going to be way too easy.
There are some kids' puzzles based on the world that look awesome, but when they are coming in at under 100 pieces, the challenge factor is not there!
Make sure you check how many pieces the puzzle is before you hit that "buy it" button so you know if it is the appropriate challenge for you.
What If I Have To Go Around The World In 80 Days?
Ok, so we know this is unlikely, however, chances are you may not be able to complete your puzzle in one sitting. You could if your home permits, leave it out on the table and get back to it when you can.
If that is not possible for you, consider getting a puzzle roll-up mat that allows you to safely roll up your puzzle so that you can continue it at a later date.
Some World Map Puzzles Advice From Non World Travelers!
A few folks in the Geek’s Oasis office have actually gone pretty darn far, but all joking aside we just wanted to give you some parting advice about buying and putting together world map puzzles.
At the end of the day, puzzles should be fun so the best thing we can suggest to you is to find the one that you feel looks like the most fun to put together and pick that one!
Also, these types of puzzles look amazing when framed so perhaps think about doing that also and it may even spur you on a bit more to get it completed!
Hope you enjoyed reading this post!
