5 Exciting Pop Culture-Themed Puzzles to Help You Unplug
With the convenience of phones, it's easy to stimulate your mind in the virtual world. Still, it's an underrated experience to unplug and engage your hands. After all, just like there is a difference between writing and typing, there is a difference between playing a game on your phone and in real life.
If you're not super interested in doing a puzzle, one easy way to increase your motivation is by selecting a pop culture-themed one. Wouldn't it be more fun to do a Taylor Swift Eras Tour image than an image of nature?
Below, we've gathered a list of our favorite puzzles featuring Harry Potter, Disney and more.
Five Below Sanrio Hello Kitty and Friends Puzzle: $5
For any puzzle newbies, we'd recommend starting with 500 pieces. It's enough to challenge you without making you want to rage quit and helps you learn the strategies behind finishing them. Besides having an adorable picture of Hello Kitty and her friends, this one will only cost you $5.
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Buffalo Games Star Wars 'It Is Pointless to Resist' Puzzle: $12.99
In the words of Darth Vader, "It is pointless to resist" (this puzzle). Once you start, it will be impossible not to finish. It has a great image of all your favorite characters, from Princess Leia to C-3PO. Because of its varying colors and few pieces, it's be simple for beginners, too.
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Mickey Mouse '100 Years of Music and Wonder' Puzzle: On Sale for $19.98
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Disney with this 1,000-piece puzzle. It includes all the characters you know and love, such as Princess Ariel, Rapunzel, Peter Pan and many more. Of course, they included their trademark iridescent font, honoring "100 Years of Music and Wonder."
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Aquarius Harry Potter Hogwarts Puzzle: $34.99
Have you always wished to enroll in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? You might be meant to attend—it would take a true wizard to craft this 3,000-piece puzzle of the famous academy. It's definitely one that you can begin as a summer-length project. You might even have to display it on your walls once you finish.
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Haus of Moods Eras-Themed Easter Eggs and Lyrics Jigsaw Puzzle: $37.60
We hope the Taylor Swift takeover never ends. Once we hear The Tortured Poets Department singer's name, we are instantly interested, including this puzzle. This Swiftie-centered brain game will feature plenty of iconic images, such as a getaway car, traffic lights and more. It'll be fun to point out the fun Easter Eggs you found once you're done.
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Curious about our other favorite games? Click HERE to discover six things we loved about Another Crab's Treasure.