Solving a 1000-pieces puzzle is a marathon, not a sprint. Depending on the design, it can take anywhere from 6 to 30 hours to complete. Our Jungle Games puzzle is intentionally challenging and can take 20–30 hours of focus.
Many have conquered it, and with this strategy, you will too.
Remember: look closely at the poster—while there are no "big" easy sections, every color is a clue.
Important Note: Our pieces are precision-cut. If a piece feels too tight or too loose, it likely doesn't belong there. The right pieces will fit together perfectly with almost no effort.
Step 0: Prepare your puzzle space
Our puzzles finished size is 50 cm x 70 cm. You need a flat, open surface larger than this. Since this is a multi-day project, choose a spot where it won’t be disturbed, like a dedicated dining table or a puzzle board.
Beginner Tip: Use a pencil or tape to mark a 50cm x 70cm rectangle on your table so you know exactly where the boundaries are.
Step 1: The Great Flip
Open your box and spread the pieces. Flip every single piece over so the colourful side is facing up. You can't solve what you can't see!
Step 2: Sorting for Success
Sorting is the secret to memory recall. It's the first time your brain starts identifying the pieces. Make piles of the pieces into the following groups:
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The Edges: Look for pieces with at least one straight side. These form your perimeter.
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Colour Groups: Group pieces by dominant colours (greens, oranges, etc.).
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Miscellaneous: Set multiple colours or "busy" pieces aside for now.
Step 3: Build the Frame and Animals
First, assemble the edges within your marked rectangle. Once the "fence" is up, start on the animals. As you identify eyes, fur patterns, or limbs, assemble them separately and slide them into their approximate positions.
Step 4: Detail Work (Outside the Game)
Identify the winners' podium, flowers, and trees. Solving these elements will mean the puzzle is halfway finished. Everything outside the central "Snakes and Ladders" game should now be in place.
If something is incomplete, don't worry you can solve it anytime between, when you come across the right piece.
Step 5: Mastering the Snakes & Numbers
Now for the real challenge! Find the pieces that form the snakes and the numbered tiles. Place these by approximation based on the poster. This leaves you with only the ladders and the background filler.
Step 6: Climb the Ladders
Focus on the repetitive patterns of the ladders. You can either solve these separately on the side and move them in, or build them directly into the gaps.
Step 7: The Final Stretch (Trial and Error)
When only a few pieces remain, it’s all about the "taps and plugs" (the shapes of the joints). Hover pieces over empty spots to see if the shape matches. This final stage is pure persistence!
Step 8: The Ultimate Puzzle Flex
83PZZLS puzzles are known for their "snap." Once solved, you can actually pick the whole thing up!
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Stand at the edge.
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Place your hands at the corners, hold it soft yet firm.
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Slowly slide and lift, like you are pulling up a blanket.
Conclusion
Once you’ve solved Jungle Games, every other puzzle will feel like a breeze. You’ve officially levelled up your analytical and problem-solving skills!
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