Mys Aurora Canada

Mys Aurora makes wooden puzzles where the pieces themselves are shaped — animals, leaves and spirals cut into 5 mm wood rather than the usual interlocking tabs. The finished picture is part of it, but so is noticing the shapes as you go.

Piece counts here run from 200 up to 1000, and the listing gives the finished dimensions in inches. Wooden puzzles of this kind are heavier and more forgiving than cardboard — pieces do not bend or fray with repeat assembly.

Mys Aurora Canada — frequently asked questions

Are shaped wooden puzzles harder than normal jigsaws?

Usually yes at the same piece count, because the pieces do not tell you where an edge is. The lower counts, 200 to 300, are a sensible way in.

How thick are the pieces?

5 mm basswood on the range listed here, which is why they sit flat and can be reassembled without wear.