Puzzle FAQ
How big are Ravensburger puzzle pieces?
The size of our puzzle pieces depends on the shape of the piece itself. Different shapes are created by puzzle noses, and each puzzle piece is also individual in its own shape. Due to the different and individual shapes, the question of a specific puzzle piece size cannot be answered conclusively.
However, all puzzles can be divided into a grid - this grid size depends on the size and number of pieces of the puzzle and is then the "template" into which a puzzle with its individual pieces is drawn.
For a 1,000-piece puzzle, the grid size can be calculated as follows: The side length of 699 mm is divided by the number of puzzle pieces on the long side, 36. The width of 497 mm is divided by the 28 edge pieces on the wide side. This results in a grid size of 19.42 x 17.75 mm. This means that every puzzle piece of a 1,000-piece puzzle can be divided into this grid. Some of the pieces are then slightly larger, others smaller than the calculated grid size due to their fundamentally different shapes.
Our puzzle pieces have a thickness between 2.1 - 2.2 mm.
Why do I only find approximate information about the size of the puzzles on Ravensburger puzzles?
The size information for our puzzles is always approximate, as the final dimensions can vary during production. This is due to the moisture content of the cardboard and the pressure used to press the puzzle together.
Where can I find the production code of my puzzle?
The production code is a black-printed 8-digit letter-number combination. You will find this on the long narrow side of the puzzle box at the bottom of the blue Ravensburger logo field - e.g. R12345B1 - see example image:
Are there also puzzles with larger puzzle pieces?
In our range you will also find children's puzzles with extra large pieces - these are marked XXL on the puzzle box. We offer various XXL puzzles with pieces between 1 and 49 pieces, as well as 100, 150, 200 and 300 pieces. The size of the pieces depends on the number of pieces and the age recommendation.
We also carry adult puzzles with larger pieces.
Why is there a difference between the stated and actual number of parts?
In fact, our puzzles often contain a few more pieces than the number indicated on the box. The information on the box serves to categorize the puzzle to make it easier for the customer to choose the right size puzzle when purchasing.
That's why we usually give rounded numbers of pieces on our puzzles. But there are also special editions such as puzzles with 666 or 555 pieces. Even for children's puzzles with fewer than 100 pieces, the exact number of pieces is often given, such as 27 or 15 pieces.
So it is not an oversight or a contradiction, but we know that, for example, a 100-piece puzzle actually contains 104 pieces.
We would like to explain to you why this is the case below:
Most of our puzzle motifs have a rectangular format because it is the most common in everyday life (such as 4:3 for televisions or 13:9 for photos). The ratio of the long to the short side is therefore 0.4 for our panorama puzzles, but 0.75 for rectangular puzzles.
This ratio determines the number of columns and rows, which is crucial for dividing the puzzle pieces. Since the puzzle pieces should be approximately the same width as they are height, this results in a total number of puzzle pieces that is not exactly 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1000.
What puzzle formats and numbers of puzzle pieces are available?
| Puzzle format | Number of puzzle pieces |
|---|---|
| 100 pieces Panorama | 102 parts |
| 100 piece puzzle | 104 parts |
| 200 pieces Panorama | 200 pieces |
| 200 piece puzzle | 204 parts |
| 500 piece puzzle | 500 pieces |
| 500 pieces Panorama | 504 parts |
| 1000 pieces panorama (approx. 89 cm x 42 cm) | 1000 pieces |
| 1000 pieces panorama (approx. 98 cm x 38 cm) | 1012 parts |
| 1000 piece puzzle | 1008 parts |
| 1500 piece puzzle | 1530 pieces |
| 2000 piece puzzle | 2000 pieces |
| 3000 piece puzzle | 3168 pieces |
| 5000 piece puzzle | 5040 pieces |
| 9000 piece puzzle | 9120 pieces (2 bags of 4560 pieces each) |
| 12000 piece puzzle | 12096 pieces (3 bags of 4032 pieces each) |
| 18000 piece puzzle | 18240 pieces (4 bags of 4560 pieces each) |
| 32000 pieces puzzle | 32256 pieces (8 bags of 4032 pieces each) |
| 40320 pieces puzzle | 40320 pieces (10 bags of 4032 pieces each) |
Where can I find more information about the quality of Ravensburger puzzles?
For more information about the premium quality and production process of our puzzles, visit the Ravensburger website .
Why is there punch residue or punch dust in my puzzle bag?
It can happen that puzzle dust ends up in the packaging as a result of the punching process. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided for production reasons .
How long does the Color Star Line Puzzle series last?
To achieve full luminosity, the puzzle should be illuminated with a bright light source for 1 minute . The maximum luminous effect lasts for a few minutes and then slowly fades, with the colors glowing for different lengths of time.
What are the dimensions of the individual segments of the puzzles from the Triptych series?
The outer puzzles measure 235 x 375 mm and the middle puzzle measures 510 x 375 mm.
Where can I find more information about the diversity of motifs?
You can find more information about diversity in our products here.
Why doesn’t Ravensburger offer catalogues in paper form?
In times when sustainability and digitalization are becoming increasingly relevant, we have decided to no longer offer paper catalogs. We ask for your understanding!
You can find our entire available product range in our Ravensburger online shop .
Does Ravensburger also make blank puzzles?
Our junior company offers blank puzzles with 72 pieces measuring 29.1 x 37.1 cm. In addition to the blank puzzles, the junior company also sells memory® cards and a game board that you can design yourself . You can also get empty boxes for storage there. You can find more information here.