An edge-matching puzzle is a type of puzzle where the goal is to arrange pieces in such a way that the edges of the pieces match in colour, pattern, or design. The puzzle pieces usually have specific shapes that only fit together in one way, and each edge has a part of an image or pattern. Solvers must figure out how to align the pieces correctly, often without any gaps or overlaps. These puzzles test visual perception, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Bee Puzzle is a hexagonal edge matching puzzle from Lagoon. It has 37 tiles which need to be arranged into a larger hexagon. The puzzle is made a little easier as the edge tiles are identified. Artistic Ratings The ratings I have chosen for this puzzle is 7,7,7. I like that there are six different…
Butterflies is an edge matching puzzle made by Tobar. The puzzle consists of nineteen hexagonal pieces each edge having half a butterfly. Artistic Ratings The ratings I have chosen for this puzzle is 6,7,7. The manufacturing is pretty good with clean cuts in the correct place. There are six different butterflies and each piece contains…
The Circus Seven is an edge matching puzzle produced by Masudaya in Japan. It dates from the 1980’s. It is produced in plastic with a transparent cover. The name comes from the pieces looking like circus tents. Artistic Ratings The ratings I have chosen for this puzzle is 4,5,5. The overall feel of the puzzle…
Not a Jigsaw is an edge matching puzzle produced by Constantin Puzzles. The puzzle looks like a jigsaw but it consists of twenty pieces, each cut to look like five jigsaw pieces. Artistic Ratings The ratings I have chosen for this puzzle is 6,5,8. I love the design and the contradictions. It looks like a…
This is an edge matching puzzle consisting of nine squares that need to be arranged into a larger three by three square. Artistic Ratings The ratings I have chosen for this puzzle is 6,5,6. The pictures are quite pleasant and the production is very good. The puzzle is produced by Price Stern Sloan which is…
Impuzzable is an edge matching puzzle. It consists of nine squares which need to be arranged into a larger three by three square. The edges are jigsaw like with four designs loosely based on hearts, clubs, diamonds and spades. Artistic Ratings The ratings I have chosen for this puzzle is 5,6,6. I quite like this…
This is a follow up to The Ultimate Puzzle. Like its predecessors it is an edge matching puzzle. There are eighteen right triangles that can be used to form nine squares. The nine squares can then be used to form a large three-by-three square. Artistic Ratings The ratings I have chosen for this puzzle is…
Putting aside the pretentious title, this is an edge matching puzzle. There are sixteen squares which need to be formed into a large square. The pieces are like a jigsaw puzzle with four different edge designs. The puzzle was designed by Lee Willcott, other than the follow up The Ultimate Puzzle 2, I have been…
This is a nice little edge matching puzzle. It consists of nine triangles which need to be arranged into a large triangle. It is manufactured by Heye under the Crazy Jacob brand. Artistic Ratings The ratings I have chosen for this puzzle is 6,5,5. The final solution is pleasant to look at and I think the…
This puzzle is very similar to another puzzle by Lagoon, that is: Jungle. Its an edge matching puzzle of 36 squares which need to be assembled to show four loops of bugs. Artistic Ratings The ratings I have chosen for this puzzle is 4,4,2 compared with 7,7,8 for the jungle puzzle. The main reason for the…