Plato Puzzles, is a company that 100% specialises in jigsaw puzzles. Both cardboard and wooden puzzles. From 6 to 1000 pieces, we have a challenge for every stage of life, and for every level of challenge. But always, we specialise in the production of unique and thought provoking Australian artworks.
PLATO WOODEN PUZZLES
All our wooden puzzles come as either frame tray(jigsaw with a base) or as a floor puzzle(jigsaw only, no base). 
Custom puzzles can be made to order, but our listed puzzles will all be frame tray puzzles with the exception of the “Giant Floor Puzzles”. These puzzles are too large for a tray. But with a tray a puzzle is safer, its pieces are more secure and its stores away easily. The Plato Floor Puzzles all come in a pull-tie calico bag, with a map and puzzle information enclosed within.
Wooden Puzzle specifications –
- 3mm MDF Timber jigsaw(treated timber/exportable)
- Non toxic ink & varnish
- Glued Rear Information Sheet
- Puzzles shrinkwrapped.
- Catalogue sizes from 6 to 96 pieces.
- A4 , A3 and A2 size options available
Various Custom Options –
- Timber choices. Plywood, raw timbers. Timber thickness also optional. Costs vary per individual specifications.
- Printing – Offset, digital, ink-jet. Different visual effects via paper choice.
- Rear information sheets. Glued to the base of the tray, this area can be filled with the messages and themes of the jigsaw artwork.
- The process can be managed by Plato Puzzles from A to Z. Alternatively costs can be reduced by customers taking responsibility for parts of the process. For instance, custom puzzles require a scan of the artwork, to take the image from the paper to the digital realm. This is but one example of a task that can be performed by Plato Puzzles or the client.
A plain “pre-cut” jigsaw - Blank puzzles for hand painting. Plato Puzzles can supply plain timber sheets, both pre saw cut, and uncut timber, for painting directly onto the jigsaw surface.
- Custom Display cases. Plato Puzzles can present the puzzle in high-quality storage cases. We provide a range of options or you are free to specify your own needs. Prices will vary according to timber type and additionals, such as a sliding perspex cover.
PLATO CARDBOARD PUZZLES
Our range of cardboard puzzles range from 100 to 1000 pieces currently.
We chop and change our range over time, so the choices will vary over time. But we always maintain the highest of standards in our artworks for all “difficulty” levels.
Whilst we provide the odd truly “difficult” challenge, our jigsaws are primarily about the art. Creativity, vibrancy and a deeper story are the core themes. We generally avoid challenges that do not take into account modern lifestyles – time is a precious commodity, and people gather motivation and momentum in puzzle challenges when they make progress. So whilst never “patronising” the puzzler, we keep the challenge at a level that is clearly stipulated, and only in rare cases will prove to be a mind bender!!
SWAG BAG JIGSAWS
Plato Puzzles cardboard puzzles all come packaged in “Swag Bags”. These bags are made of 100% natural calico fibre, and are definitely superior to boxes, particularly in terms of storing the pieces safely and compactness. Every Swag Bag jigsaw comes with
- An A4 “map” of the puzzle, (to guide you through the challenge)
- an identifier tag on the string-tie (so you know what’s in there)
- a storybook to provide the background to the painting, the artist and the culture themes underpinning the work.
We have been making puzzles for ages 1 to 100 for over 18 years. In that time, wooboy have we seen some things, learned some lessons and most importantly come to understand you – the customer!!
Yes we here at Plato Puzzles know how to make our jigsaws that put a smile on your face. We don’t just mean the airs and graces, good manners and courtesy, but also how to make the best quality jigsaws on the planet. And the cheapest.