After a long day of Slack work notifications capped off with a couple hours cruising TikTok, it’s easy to appreciate any pursuit that peels you away from a screen. No wonder the humble jigsaw puzzle is having a real moment, blending simple tactility with a refreshing disregard for technology.
But not all puzzles are created equal, and among the endless options you can find some real duds. Some cheap brands fill boxes with dusty, papery pieces, while others pass off AI slop in place of the work of human artists.
