Kickstarter puzzles: how to choose and follow a campaign

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Choose a format you like

For the pleasure of gathering

The collection First Press of Borderline Obsessive Puzzles The visual effects are then combined into 500 pieces. Puzzles by Lisa LaRose go up to 1,000 pieces. Compare the contrasts and patterns repeated to anticipate the difficulty. Yanoman, the miniature rooms also ask you to check the size of the rooms and the lighting of your table.

To explore the image or to solve an investigation

Ask yourself when the game starts. Gulliver of the Puzzlide or the 16 series of VizzlesThe image assembled is the starting point for a second reading. The Wonderbox of Alice combines puzzle and puzzle box, while Pandora’s Legacy Check the language of the codes, the number of players and the equipment provided.

For a gift or for short sessions

The Calendar of Celia Melesville Check the number of pieces per box and the estimated arrival date. The calendar of the puzzle advent The season.

Before Supporting a Campaign

If you are interested in a box, open the prize details and check these four points.

• The contents of the box. Look for the exact visual, the number of pieces, the dimensions and the elements included. For a puzzle game, look for whether the puzzles are on paper or accessible separately.
• The cost of delivery. Check that your country is one of the destinations, and then add the shipping costs and any taxes to the reward price.
• The state of progress. Look at the prototype photos and the latest news from the maker.
• The space needed. For a large format like Laberintia, make room for the sorting and keep the puzzle mounted time to solve the puzzles.

For a better understanding of how contributions work and how projects are monitored, see the Kickstarter official guide for contributors ⁇.

Finding a Puzzle After the Campaign

Start with the latest news on the project. The creator may announce a new contribution, direct sale or exit from resellers. If the puzzle appears under the same name in the store, compare the visual, reference and contents of the box. A campaign reward may include additional items.

For an occasional copy, ask for a photo of the box and the equipment. On a puzzle, check for clues and instructions. In a game that opens during sessions, like Pandora’s Legacy, ask what elements have been used before. If a box is sold as rare, first identify the Limited edition type I’ve been told.

The creators and studios to follow on Kickstarter

For close-up formats, explore Puzzlide and Vizzles for the images to be explored, iDventure for puzzle boxes and Odd Pieces If you prefer small formats, find out also Jigsaw Nation.

All the Kickstarter puzzles to be discovered

Browse the covered campaigns on The Puzzle Fit, from the latest to the oldest article. Open a sheet to find the format and points to check on the project you are interested in.