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Murder Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle
Complete each 500 piece jigsaw to reveal the clues and solve the mystery.
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Made from
non toxic ink, 90% post-consumer recycled grayboard, 70% recycled paper
Measurements
7" L x 9" W x 2.5" H; Completed Puzzle Measures 15.5" L x 24" W
Notes
500 Pieces
Item ID
52885
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People love this product for its unique combination of puzzles and mysteries, making it a fun and engaging activity for family and friends.
AI generated summary
- 5 stars out of 5
I purchased this for my daughter for Christmas. She had fun blindly pu…
- 5 stars out of 5
This mystery puzzle was a HUGE hit with our friends' entire family! H…
- 5 stars out of 5
Exactly as expected, great quality, fun and thought provoking, great g…
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4.66 stars out of 5
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- 5 stars out of 5
- Mom23
- verified buyer
- verified reviewer
- Michigan
- Submitted as an incentivized review
Fun Mystery Puzzle
I purchased this for my daughter for Christmas. She had fun blindly putting the puzzle together. The clue hidden in the puzzle itself was rather obscure. After pondering the picture for a while, a few hints would have been a nice feature. Overall a great gift that was enjoyed.
- 5 stars out of 5
- Karen
- verified buyer
- verified reviewer
- Ashburn, VA
- Submitted as an incentivized review
Puzzle lover's perfect gift!
This mystery puzzle was a HUGE hit with our friends' entire family! Highly recommend this unique gift!!
- 3 stars out of 5
- Harry
- verified buyer
- verified reviewer
- Maryland
- Submitted as an incentivized review
Enjoyed this puzzle until the end
Enjoyed doing the puzzle without the picture. However, the puzzle title was misleading as there was no murder mystery to solve. In the end the only thing to solve was the combination of the safe. It was a little disappointing and anti-climatic. Also felt that the clue you gave for the combination was random and therefore frustrating.
Response from merchant
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed completing the puzzle itself, but I’m sorry the mystery element didn’t land the way you expected. We hear great feedback about this item. The puzzle is designed around uncovering the safe’s combination as the central mystery, but I understand how that could feel anticlimactic if you were hoping for a deeper or more layered storyline. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we’ll be sure to pass your comments along to our team for consideration. We’re reaching out directly in case we can do more to help.
- 5 stars out of 5
- V-Dog
- verified buyer
- verified reviewer
- Undisclosed
- Submitted as an incentivized review
Wonderful product
Exactly as expected, great quality, fun and thought provoking, great gift for the whole family!
- 5 stars out of 5
- Parkerms515
- verified buyer
- verified reviewer
- Detroit, MI
- Submitted as an incentivized review
Recipient was very excited about it
Bought this as a white elephant gift and the recipient was really excited about it!
- 5 stars out of 5
- Nellie
- verified buyer
- verified reviewer
- Boston, MA
- Submitted as an incentivized review
Friend who LOVES puzzles adored this
I bought this for my friend who has thier birthday close to christmas and I wanted to get her something unique that would really pique her interest. She loves puzzles and the narrative aspect has been really fun for her. She likes that it came with a self contained box that is part of the puzzle itself and she has asked for other versions of this for other gifts. #sweepstakes
- 5 stars out of 5
- J
- verified buyer
- verified reviewer
- Undisclosed
- Submitted as an incentivized review
Great gift!
My sister loves puzzles, so I bought her this for Christmas. She loved it!
- 5 stars out of 5
- Pat the Brat
- verified buyer
- verified reviewer
- El Paso, Texas
- Submitted as an incentivized review
This puzzle is a unique gift
Two fun ways to spend time combined in one! My girlfriend enjoyed completed the puzzle and mystery.
- 4 stars out of 5
- Nana G.
- verified buyer
- verified reviewer
- Lincoln, NE.
- Submitted as an incentivized review
A Hit!
The truth is, it was a hit EXCEPT one piece was missing! But we were still able to solve the mystery 😊.
- 5 stars out of 5
- JLS
- verified buyer
- verified reviewer
- Undisclosed
- Submitted as an incentivized review
Well received gift
Purchased this for someone who loves both mysteries and puzzles. A unique, great looking gift.
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FAQs
1. Is this mystery puzzle a good gift for someone who loves both puzzles and murder mysteries?
Yes, this mystery puzzle is an excellent gift for someone who loves both puzzles and murder mysteries. It combines the tactile challenge of assembling a jigsaw puzzle with an engaging whodunit narrative, making it a perfect fit for fans of both hobbies. Buyers have gifted it to murder mystery group members, avid puzzlers, and puzzle-and-mystery enthusiasts alike — and it's consistently described as one of the most challenging and fun puzzle experiences they've ever had.
2. How many pieces does this mystery puzzle have, and how long does it take to complete?
This mystery puzzle contains 500 pieces, and completion time varies depending on the puzzler's experience level. Dedicated solvers have finished it in a single day, while others have stretched the experience over a full weekend — especially when working on it socially with friends or family. The added mystery element means the time investment goes beyond just assembling pieces, making it a mentally engaging activity that's well worth the hours spent.
3. What makes this puzzle different from a regular jigsaw puzzle?
What makes this puzzle different from a regular jigsaw puzzle is that it incorporates a mystery narrative and hides clues within the completed image itself. Instead of following a standard box-top photo, puzzlers work from a keyhole-style preview and a story that provides clues to guide assembly. The box is also designed to look like a book and functions as part of the puzzle experience, making it a self-contained, interactive challenge rather than a straightforward assembly task.
4. Is this mystery puzzle appropriate for kids and teens, or is it more of an adult activity?
This mystery puzzle is appropriate for a wide age range, including kids and teens, making it a genuinely family-friendly activity. Nieces and nephews ranging from 11 to 17 years old have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge, with older kids naturally stepping in to help younger ones. The puzzle is described as challenging enough to hold the interest of teenagers while still being accessible enough for a mixed-age group to work on together.
5. What occasions is this mystery puzzle best suited for as a gift?
This mystery puzzle is well-suited for a wide variety of gift occasions, including Christmas, birthdays, Mother's Day, white elephant exchanges, and annual friend or family gift swaps. Its unique combination of puzzle and mystery storytelling makes it stand out as a memorable, conversation-starting present. Buyers frequently report that recipients are visibly excited when they open it, and many have gone on to request additional versions for future gift occasions.
Customer questions
- Texas girl
- undisclosed
How many people can participate in this puzzle game?
Verified reply from Michelle
Hello! This is a 500-piece puzzle mystery, so this can be for a solo puzzler or a group.
- Elizabeth
- Florida
How large are the individual pieces?
Verified reply from Allison
Each piece is approximately 1 inch square.
- Barb
- undisclosed
Where is the answer to the murder?
Verified reply from Allison
The answer is revealed when you are finished the jigsaw puzzle!
- Trish
- undisclosed
Is this suitable for 20 year old or will it be too easy for them?
Verified reply from Allison
The Murder Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle is suitable for ages 15 years and up.
- Emily
- CT
Does this have a picture of the finished puzzle to use as a guide?
Verified reply from Allison
This is a twist on the classic jigsaw puzzle! In this mystery puzzle, the full puzzle image is a secret until you complete the jigsaw because it contains the crucial clues you need to unravel the mystery.
- Mrs C
- CA
What's the approximate weight of this item?
Verified reply from Cassandre
It is approximately 1.26 pounds.
- Tiffin
- OH
How many pages of reading does each puzzle include? I have a friend who is an avid reader and loves mysteries. This could be a great gift.
Verified reply from Allison
There is one page printed page that gives the background story. The rest is in the puzzle!
- Hil
- undisclosed
Are these mysteries different from the ones in the murder most puzzling book? I already bought my dad the book and want to make sure if I buy this that they are not duplicate mysteries.
Verified reply from Allison
Both of the options for these mysterious jigsaw puzzles are also cases in the Murder Most Puzzling book.
- Di
- Chicago, IL
How many pieces?
Verified reply from Cassandre
This puzzle is 500 pieces
- John
- undisclosed
are these puzzles suitable for 12 year old girl?
Verified reply from Allison
They may be a little challenging, but they are appropriate in content.