3D puzzles: How Difficult Are They?

If you've never completed a 3D puzzle, you'd think building them would be easy. Look at these flat pieces, which look like giant canvases before they're assembled into a 3D puzzle. But a 3D puzzle may be very difficult to finish, and you may need to spend an entire afternoon to complete it(most difficult 3D puzzles take over 3 hours). So, how difficult are 3D puzzles? Let's answer this question as we review some facts about these puzzling creations.

What's a 3D puzzle?

Generally speaking, a 3D puzzle is a 3D model composed of various parts. Their biggest feature is that during the assembly process, glue isn't needed, but the insertion of part slots closely connects them. The accuracy of parts is very important for completing the jigsaw puzzle. The jigsaw puzzle may only work with glue if it is tight enough. If it is too tight, it will cause inconvenience during the assembly process or even break the parts.

In addition, the 3D puzzle is in an unassembled state when purchased. You must take out each part from the board and then build it from the inside out according to the instructions. The final appearance can only be seen after the assembly is completed.

Different levels of difficulty

3D puzzles are generally divided into three levels according to their difficulty: "simple, medium, and difficult."

Puzzles marked as "simple" are usually suitable for 14+ children; Marked as "medium," it is usually suitable for 14+ people to assemble; Marked as "difficult" is more suitable for people with assembly experience because it usually takes more time to complete the assembly. If you are a novice, we suggest you choose the "medium" 3D puzzle because the difficulty level is moderate, which can meet your desire to challenge the difficulty and get a better assembly experience.

The main difficulty of a 3D Puzzle is that you need to combine many small parts. This process must test your spatial imagination, map reading ability, hands-on ability, and patience.So, you can find more and more benefits of 3D wooden puzzles. 

Tips for solving a 3D puzzle

To complete the 3D puzzle assembly perfectly, you need to know the following tips in advance:

- Almost every 3D puzzle is composed of multiple parts. Before you assemble a 3D puzzle, we suggest you first go through the instructions completely, restore the 3D puzzle model in your brain with the help of space imagination, and finally, plan a complete assembly scheme.

- Don't take out all the parts in a hurry. Otherwise, you will be disturbed by all kinds of parts. The best practice is to take out which parts according to the instructions.

- If you are assembling a 3D puzzle for the first time, please be as careful as possible to avoid damage to parts due to excessive force.

Why do people love 3D puzzles?

First of all, the process of assembling a 3D puzzle is really enjoyable. In this period, you don't need to worry about other things; you must consider how to complete this 3D puzzle.

Secondly, a 3D puzzle is a three-dimensional model. Once assembled, they will be perfect work. You will be very proud of your efforts to restore it to its original appearance and put it in a prominent position for a long time.

Benefits of assembling 3D puzzles

The development of the 3D puzzle benefits from its entertainment and education. It is easy to imagine that, nowadays, 3D puzzles are a great pastime for people of all ages who want to take their minds off of their day-to-day lives for a bit. By assembling 3D puzzles, it can focus your attention so that you don't have time to think about anything else. Meanwhile, it is a good opportunity for you to help our brains take a break.

Not only that, one of the more recent studies on jigsaw puzzles published on PMC (PubMed Central®, U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM)), 3D Wooden Puzzles As Cognitive Enrichment (PACE), shows that puzzles have a significant influence on the developing brain of a child, having a positive impact on an IQ level, and developing problem-solving skills, as well as a brain of an adult, contributing to a delay in the development of Dementia and Alzheimer's. In addition, puzzles have been found to reduce stress and improve an overall mood.

Try to restore it

Most people may think that a 3D puzzle is very difficult and that assembling it will save time and make no sense. Do you think so? But assembling a 3D puzzle is not difficult at all, and it is very meaningful. You can enjoy the happiness of assembly with your family, give it to your friends as a unique gift, or even add more beauty to your room as an ornament. If you have expectations for it but are afraid of challenging difficulties, try your best to challenge it. You may gain unparalleled happiness.