500-550 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles

Challenge yourself, keep busy, and make lasting memories with loved ones around a 500-pieces puzzle from MasterPieces. Each puzzle features quality, unique artwork to engage and challenge people of all ages.

How Long Will It Take to Assemble a 500-Piece Puzzle?

The time required to solve a 500-piece puzzle varies based on several factors, including the size and shape of the pieces, the difficulty of the jigsaw, and how many people are working on it. Taking on a challenge with pieces numbering 500, a jigsaw puzzle generally takes about four to six hours.

Start working on the jigsaw, and you will soon know roughly how long the 500-piece puzzle will take to complete. Time how long it takes to put a piece of the puzzle in place, then multiply that by the number of pieces in the puzzle. A group that puts a piece in place every 30 seconds will complete a jigsaw puzzle with 500 pieces in about four hours and 10 minutes. A group that puts a piece in place once per minute will take about eight and a half hours to complete a 500-piece puzzle.

The amount of time a puzzle takes to complete is unimportant as long as you’re having fun. Those who find a traditional 500-piece puzzle too time-consuming may want to consider a 500-large-piece jigsaw puzzle for adults or a 300-piece puzzle. Avid puzzlers may prefer to level up with a more challenging 1,000-piece puzzle.

Mental Benefits of Assembling 500-Piece Puzzles

Five-hundred-piece puzzles offer numerous mental benefits in addition to fun. Working on puzzles for adults with 500 pieces requires concentration, problem-solving, and creative thinking. A jigsaw puzzle can boost brain power by improving mental clarity, short-term memory, and cognition. It can be an excellent tool for exercising the brain.

The pieces in a 500-piece puzzle are small, so completing a puzzle of this size requires keen attention to detail, dexterity, and spatial awareness. Many enjoy assembling puzzles for relaxation, as they effectively help reduce stress.

Start Assembling Puzzles

Individuals of all ages can assemble jigsaw puzzles, and you don’t have to have any prior experience to start. You just need a spacious work area, sufficient lighting, and a comfortable place to sit and focus. Spread out the pieces, flip them image side up, and start searching for the ones that make up the edge of the puzzle. Piecing together all the edges creates a frame that makes the puzzle easier to complete.

Another strategy for assembling puzzles is to organize alike pieces. Place them in groups according to shape, color, pattern, and other distinguishing characteristics. Organizing similar pieces together helps you connect more pieces in a shorter amount of time and with less frustration. You may want to keep the puzzle box in sight for guidance, but some put the box away to make the process more challenging.

Remember that you don’t need to complete a puzzle in a single day or within a set time limit. Advanced puzzles are supposed to be tricky, so you may want to take a break to relieve frustration when you can’t locate a particular piece. Solving puzzles is fun and challenging, so take time to enjoy the process.

Choose From Numerous Top-Quality, 500-Piece Jigsaw Puzzles

MasterPieces is the No. 1 destination for 500-piece puzzles for adults. We offer puzzles featuring beautiful landscapes, holiday themes, sports teams, and countless other designs. Choose your puzzle on our website and enjoy all the benefits assembling a puzzle offers.