Introducing the Portapuzzle Large Puzzle Mat, the ultimate companion for puzzle enthusiasts! This fantastic puzzle mat is not only a game-changer for puzzle lovers, but it also makes a brilliant gift, especially for those who are retiring and looking for a new hobby to enjoy.
Retirement is the perfect time to relax, unwind, and indulge in activities that bring joy and satisfaction. And what better way to do that than with a captivating puzzle? The Portapuzzle Large Puzzle Mat is designed to accommodate puzzles of up to 1500 pieces, providing ample space for retirees to immerse themselves in the world of puzzling.
With its convenient and portable design, this puzzle mat allows you to easily transport and store your unfinished puzzles. No more worrying about accidentally ruining your hard work! Simply roll up the mat, secure it with the included straps, and tuck it away until your next puzzle-solving session.
Not only does the Portapuzzle Large Puzzle Mat offer practicality, but it also adds a touch of fun and excitement to the puzzle-solving experience. Its smooth and durable surface ensures that puzzle pieces stay in place, allowing you to focus on the challenge at hand without any distractions.
So, if you’re searching for a delightful retirement gift that will bring hours of entertainment and relaxation, look no further than the Portapuzzle Large Puzzle Mat. It’s the perfect way to celebrate this new chapter in life and embark on a puzzling adventure like no other. Get ready to piece together unforgettable memories!
DAVIDOFF –
This is an excellent puzzle holder with the folding sides
The base can be moved around with the pieces kept in place by the folding sides
Really strong and goes under furniture for storage
Lynn Westwood –
This is great for the money just what I needed.
Patricia –
Brilliant for jigsaws. Two extra
‘Leaves’ to put pieces on . Easy to store while still trying to complete. No missing pieces!!
Kaz –
This is a great board. Massive and with two extra boards inside to work on smaller parts. It grips the pieces well but I would say it needs to be stored flat, not upright. Well worth £20 if, like me, you have limited table space for regular puzzling.
Becky –
Ferme très bien et maintenant bien en place le puzzle. Top. Je le recommanderai à n’importe qui, qui aime vraiment faire des puzzles! Volumineux mais top !
E. M. L. Cook –
Good value and size. Fits together well. The jigsaws do stay in place. I keep mine on top of my wardrobe when not in use. It could slide under a bed or be kept on a unit or table. Big enough for a 1000 piece puzzle.
Kaz –
So pleased with this puzzle mat, it is well made, sturdy and so easy to close the puzzle up and move around without all the pieces falling apart. Wish I had bought one a long time ago, would buy again.
Thanks!
Ron Frigon –
Très pratique pour pouvoir déplacer sans risque. Je mettrais juste un point négatif, le tissu n’est pas suffisamment tendu ce qui rend la surface très instable, le puzzle n’est pas à plat.
Terry –
When visiting our son and daughter-in-law in Denver at Thanksgiving, they had bought this puzzle case and it was super handy. Able to put on dining room table and when wanted to use table for eating supper easy to close up the puzzle and move and put somewhere else until ready to start puzzle again.
When we got home I bought one and took it with us when visiting our daughter and her family for Christmas. Able to finish picture attached during the three days we were there, but able to safely pack up puzzle when it was time to eat on dining room table.
H. M. Aynsley –
A wonderful purchase.
Mr. LH –
My first purchase was one of those felt mats with a large cardboard tube, designed to let you roll up the partially complete jigsaw and come back to it later. I returned it for a full refund. Having managed to put together around a quarter of a 1,000 piece puzzle, I needed the space for a while on my coffee table. As I rolled up the jigsaw (carefully!), I could see the pieces moving and coming apart.
With only around 200-250 pieces in place, it still took me 30 minutes to repair the mess the cardboard roll had made of the puzzle. I gave up and ordered this Portapuzzle case instead after reading the reviews.
The puzzle I have been doing is a standard 70cm x 50cm and consists of 1,000 pieces. This version of the Portapuzzle is designed for puzzles up to 1,000 pieces and they do fit perfectly, with a few centimetres around the edge to spare.
This thing is huge when opened fully with two connected flaps either side of the main, internal mat and two extra mats which are independent of it all. You have loads of space to assemble the puzzle and place interesting pieces from the box around the place while you find out where to put them.
It all fastens really securely with long velcro strips and holds the jigsaw in place well. I slide mine under the coffee table, but you could store it vertically too. I did test this briefly and had no issues with pieces moving. Although, I’m not convinced they would stay in place if you had it stood vertically and knocked it.
The whole of the inside is a pale beige, soft felt material and the pieces stay in place nicely. As the background is so pale, it makes looking at the pieces much easier on the eyes than the awful green of the felt mat that came with the roll.
You could conceivably have this on your knee while sat on the sofa to do a puzzle as the whole thing is quite rigid and stable.
My only criticism, and it is quite an annoyance, is the ridge down the middle. I noticed one or two others have mentioned this too. From the top to the bottom of the main, central mat inside the case is a slight ridge where the felt material doesn’t sit flush with the underlying cushioning. This means that puzzle pieces lift in a line all the way down the very centre of the puzzle (assuming it’s a large 1,000 piece jigsaw). Is it a dealbreaker? No, because you can kind of push it down and it doesn’t cause the pieces to move out of place. However, it does mean they lift and you can’t ignore it. How annoying this will depend on your patience levels 🙂
Is the Portapuzzle worth the £20 I paid? I’d say definitely, yes. It’s easy to work with, perfect for storing partial puzzles and doesn’t ruin them when you want to revisit.
I only knocked off one star in this review because of the ridge. If they sorted that with a design tweak, I would happily award five stars.
Becky –
Tengo guardado un puzzle de 1500 y es super comodo, lo abres, haces puzzle un ratito y lo vuelves a cerrar. Y si lo montas bien, añadiendo una tela de fieltro que tenia por casa, se puede guardar en vertical sin que se muevan las piezas
Lynn Westwood –
Excellent piece of kit, but could do with a handle on for moving about.