- 1). Immerse yourself in the history of jigsaw puzzles. Puzzling became a fad in the United States in the early 20th century. The invention of interlocking pieces made them even more popular as, at last, a careless sneeze or slammed door no longer undid an entire evening's work.
- 2). Define your purpose. Antique wooden and cardboard puzzles are highly collectible - more so if they're complete. If your fanatic is interested in the history of puzzles, you may want to look in this direction.
- 3). Go for new releases if your goal is to provide a few hours of amusement - or frustration.
- 4). Survey the market to find a puzzle that complements your puzzler's other interests. Puzzles now come in an enormous variety of images - including culinary, fine art, travel and commercial themes.
- 5). Decide if you will shop in person or online.
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