Wasgij is a brand of jigsaw puzzles that creates unique puzzles where the image on the box is not the actual puzzle image. Instead, the puzzle solver needs to use their imagination to figure out what the puzzle would look like in another scenario or time period.
Wasgij was created in 1997 by a UK-based puzzle company called Jumbo Games.
The name 'Wasgij' is simply 'jigsaw' spelled backwards.
The first Wasgij puzzle was called 'Sunday Drivers', and it was a huge success.
Since then, Jumbo Games has released over 60 different Wasgij puzzles, with more being added every year.
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The original series of Wasgij puzzles, where the puzzle solver must imagine what the characters in the image are seeing.
A series of puzzles where the puzzle solver must imagine what the same characters in the image are doing many years in the future.
A series of puzzles where the puzzle solver must imagine what caused an event in the image, such as a crime or a mysterious disappearance.
Wasgij is simply 'jigsaw' spelled backwards.
There are over 60 different Wasgij puzzles, with more being added every year.
Yes, but it can be challenging! The image on the box can still be helpful for reference, such as for color matches.
Wasgij puzzles are recommended for ages 12 and up, but younger children may enjoy them with adult supervision.
This depends on the size and difficulty of the puzzle, as well as the experience level of the puzzle solver. A 1,000 piece puzzle can take anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks to complete.