The Happy Isles • 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle from The Magic Puzzle Company • Series One

No, really. This has set the puzzle bar for me, to which all other puzzles will be judged. The image alone was fun - lots of little things going on, a tiny little narrative and mystery to try to figure out as you put the pieces together. But wait - there's more! An even BIGGER mystery awaits, the further you progress.I wish I could say this kept me entertained for days, as most puzzles do, but it didn't. I was obsessed! As the puzzle came together and the narrative intensified, I HAD to know! I HAD to finish! And finish I did, in record time. Less than 24 hours after opening the box, I was looking for the next puzzle in the set of three that I'd learned the Magic Muzzle Company had released.Aside from the quality of the experience, which I'd rate 6 out of 5 stars, the quality of the product is also excellent. The image seems custom made to actually be a puzzle. And great care seems to have been taken to cut the pieces so that they don't ruin the image - or any of the tiny details. In fact, some of the cuts are so masterful they elicited a giggle in and of themselves ( *spoiler alert* - a grooming cat comes to mind). That being said, however, there are a few puzzle pieces that are not fully cut through/or a few that are a bit bent. These are solid, thick pieces, though, with a nice, eggshell patina, so none of the slightly imperfect pieces took away from the ability to put the puzzle together.I hope to see many, many more releases from this company. I've now plaid the entire first set of 3 puzzles and look forward to getting the second set.

Fun to make. differently cut pieces make it a challenge to assemble.

I cannot get enough of these Magic shift puzzles. They are so FULL of detail and charm. With the shift comes straight edge pieces that aren't on the edge! It's tough but so fun to put together. It's also a story that is being built. You see one thing then shift it to reveal another piece of the story. So unique. My favorite part is on the inside cover of the box where you sign and date when you completed it, to then share with a friend. I might have to get them all . . .

Our family had a blast with this puzzle! The artwork made it super fun to figure out—we divided it up by islands, each person tackling their own, and then brought them all together like a team of cartographers on a mission.Now, full disclosure: the pieces don’t fit snugly at all. Honestly, they’re the loosest of any puzzle I’ve done. That made joining the islands a bit of a headache—some even crumbled like cookie castles as we tried to move them. It was mildly infuriating... but also kind of hilarious.That said, once you embrace the chaos, the experience is a joy. Watching it all come together was satisfying, and the little twist at the end? Totally worth it. I avoided spoilers like the plague and was so glad I did—the surprise added a whole extra layer of fun.In the end, it was more than just a puzzle. It gave us time to laugh, connect, and soak in the calm that only a good puzzle session can bring. Weirdly wobbly pieces and all, I’d do it again in a heartbeat.

Picture quality is good. Puzzle is fun to put together, Cuts are clean. Colors are vibrant. Design is fun with the mystery. I was missing one piece but it did not affect the puzzle.

I am obsessed with puzzles I do them every day and I love challenging unique ones the most. And boy is this that! From the very first one I did I became completely obsessed with this puzzle company. I am now up to 10 of them and I really want them all eventually. It has everything you could possibly want in a puzzle. Beautiful fun design, sturdy and unique pieces, and a fun surprise at the end! This is hands down my favorite puzzle company right now. Definitely worth it!! You won’t be disappointed!

If you like to do puzzles but are getting tired of the typical puzzles, give these puzzles a try! There are several different ones to choose from so you won’t get bored with these puzzles! They a fun and challenging for the whole family!

Very fun! Good quality pieces and beautiful colors! The “magic” feature at the end makes this puzzle exciting! There were 8 of us and we were cheering at the “magic” surprise part!