Free Online Jigsaw puzzles

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Jigsaw Puzzles - by hand or on the computer!

Doing jigsaw puzzles is great fun. You can make them up on the computer and never lose a piece, or you can buy a boxed puzzle and spread everything out on a puzzle board or on the floor. Numerous accessories are available to make life easier and you can buy puzzles in all sorts of shapes. Puzzles were originally developed in the 1700s for educational purposes and have never really gone out of circulation since.

The computerised versions usually come with gift options and I am sharing here links to a number of programmes I have used for quite some time and been very happy with. Have fun puzzling! 

My Jigzone Puzzles

Here are some links to free online jigsaw puzzles I have made.

These puzzles, all made from photos I have taken or pictures I made using Paint Shop Pro, use Flash programming to great effect. The Jigzone site is free if you want to make your own puzzles and it even allows you to display them on your web site!
Geranium Puzzle
This is a picture of a geranium from my garden.
Begonia Puzzle
Here is a picture of a begonia I had in my garden a couple of years ago.
Star Puzzle
This one is of a star I drew with the Paint Shop Pro drawing programme.
Crystal Ball Flower Jigsaw Puzzle
Another piece of artwork done on the computer, this time using the Paint Shop Pro Bubbles effect.
Kaleidoscope Puzzle
Here is a star effect again with Paint Shop Pro.
Boats on Aldeburgh Beach
Here is an evocative picture of the sea side!
Toys and Lace
Here is an adorable picture of some of my soft toys collection.

Non-computer jigsaw puzzles

Challenging puzzles which will take hours to do.

There are times when you don't want to or can't spend time on the computer playing jigsaw puzzles, here are some nice ones you can try.
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Jigsaw puzzle software

I have used all of these software titles. Some are shareware, others are for pay only. All represent good value for money and in several years' use have not caused problems with my computer.
Jigsaws Galore
This is my favourite of all of the puzzle creators software. There is no version for you to sell puzzles, and there is a selection of free puzzle packs and many beautiful for pay packs which can provide extra jigsaw puzzles. All the software can be purchased by direct download or on disk. I have used Jigsaws Galore since Version 2 and love it.
Jigsaw Puzzle
This jigsaw puzzle has a beautiful interface. It's not quite as flexible as Jigsaws Galore but there are plenty of additional puzzle packs on the site, again both free and for pay. This seller has a promotional version and a version of the software you can buy if you want to sell your own puzzles.
Jigsaw Mania
This is another jigsaw puzzle software that I like, the only problem is that when it cuts your puzzle ready for play the pieces are hidden and you have to scroll in all directions to find them which can be a bit of a pain.

This software is shareware with a pro version for selling puzzles. It has loads of free puzzles you can download though.
Brainsbreaker
Here is another puzzling software with a really beautiful interface and a nice finishing action when you complete a puzzle. Pieces can be rotated easily with the mouse and there are plenty of different free puzzles to download, as well as ones you can pay for.

Jigsaw Puzzles on eBay

It can be fun looking for jigsaw puzzles on eBay!

Always check carefully on sites such as Amazon.com and www.alljigsawpuzzles.co.uk in order to check the price of the jigsaw puzzle you are considering buying. You don't want to find yourself paying more by buying on eBay than the shop price! Remember to factor in the cost of postage and packing too.
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Free jigsaw puzzle sites

Free online jigsaw puzzles!

Here is a selection of sites I play on which offer free jigsaw puzzles you can play in your web browser.
Jigzone
This is one of my favourite sites which has been online for several years now. You can see some of my puzzles in the selection of links above. The puzzles are all done in Java applet programming.
Jigsaw planet
Here are some more free puzzles again made with Java applets.
Crea-soft Jigsaw puzzles
A nice collection of free Flash puzzles which will play in your browsers can be found here. Do be aware that the author is selling his Jigsaw puzzle Pro software on this site at a very reasonable price but I haven't had a chance to try it! I like his puzzles though.
Puzzle House
One more attractive online collection!
Rollie Braam's Puzzles
This is one of my favourite online jigsaw puzzle resources, not least because the owner of the site taught me how to do graphics.

Jigsaw puzzles for children

These ones are easy and suitable for children to do.

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Puzzle Balls

Globe shaped puzzles are the latest innovation by jigsaw puzzle makers.

These globe shaped puzzles give spectacular results when finished! I have made several of these up, the pieces fit together very snugly and don't fall apart. Some of the puzzle balls are glow in the dark too which is rather fun.
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Jigsaw puzzle online stores

Here are some online stores where you can buy a very good selection of boxed puzzles. Some will even make puzzles from your own photos at your request, to make a very special gift.
All Jigsaw Puzzles
I have used this company several times and found their service to be excellent.
Jigsaw Jungle
There is a tremendous selection of jigsaw puzzles available here.
Jigzone Shop
This is the online store for the Jigzone web site.
Jigsaw Gallery
Another UK based store with a huge selection.

Jigsaw puzzle Accessories

You can buy all sorts of accessories to help with your puzzling pleasure.

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I'm passionately interested in needlecrafts and write as the Classical Music Editor for BellaOnline. I also collect teddy bears, Sasha dolls, playing cards... more »

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