Puzzling is no longer just a hobby, but also perfect for resting and relaxing. For International Puzzle Day on January 29, puzzle fans can look forward to many new motifs from Ravensburger: from colorful circle puzzles to the popular Austria series and the Puzzle Moments for in between, there is a motif for every taste. “Krone” Plus subscribers now have a chance to win a complete puzzle package from Ravensburger!
Since the birth of the puzzle in 1760, when British engraver John Spilsbury created the first wooden puzzle for school lessons, the fan base of the small pieces has grown steadily. With the invention of the puzzle punch in the US in 1850, the puzzle subsequently developed into a leisure activity for young and old, but it was not until industrial production at the beginning of the 20th century that mass production and thus the worldwide distribution of puzzle games came about. began.
Today, puzzles range from a few pieces for smaller children to 10,000 pieces for puzzle professionals and adult fans. And puzzling for relaxation and as a conscious digital break is still very popular: more and more people of all ages rely on the haptic experience of puzzling. For many people, focusing on the right particle has something meditative and relaxing, like a yoga class.
Puzzle pioneer from the very beginning
Ravensburger has been considered a puzzle pioneer from the start. The first contour puzzles were created in 1891 and today the German game manufacturer’s range includes approximately 700 different puzzles for children and adults.
The selection of the latest puzzle motifs in 2024 is as diverse as the number of pieces: the spectrum ranges from the new “Puzzle of Colors” to the trendy “Puzzle Moments Yoga”, which with 300 pieces provides approximately 30-40 minutes of relaxation. With the latest 3D puzzle in miniature, a real attraction has arrived: Big Ben.
Source: Krone
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