There are ??few things more relaxing than grabbing a coffee, sitting down in a comfortable chair, and putting together a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Admittedly this comes with frustrations, but when you slot in that final piece and have an artwork to show for it, it’s real??ly satisfying. 

There’s only one thing that could make the scene above more relaxing �a cat curled up on your lap. If your cat’s anything like mine, you’ll spend more time preventing them from destroying your work than you do act??ually putting the puzzle together, but that’s beside the point. 

If that seems like a weird tangent, let me explain. If you combine the two elements of jigsaw puzzles a??nd cats, you get some of the cutest puzzles you could imagine. Feline friends? pieced together and then framed to show off your accomplishment, what could be better? With that in mind, here are 13 epic, adorable cat puzzles that you can buy right meow. 

I make no apology for the cat puns you’re abou??t to endure.

13. Cat on a shelf, with irregular pieces

Piece count: 100

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You might think I’m starting this off with the easiest puzzle on the list, but this puzzle will likely leave you scratching your head thanks to the number of irregularly shaped pieces. Of course, there are the u??sual kn??ob-and-socket puzzle pieces that we’ve all come to expect, but there are also feline-themed shapes that need to be slotted in, including cats in various poses, fish skeletons, and even some balls of yarn that are thrown in for good measure.

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The days are getting colder, snowfall is on the horizon, and with the holidays just around the corner, this would make the purrfect gift for any cat-and-or-puzzle lover. Featuring an eclectic mix of cat breeds, along with their equally eclectic scarf designs, this Galison puzzle is sure to ??put a smile on your face while you’re attempting to slot the pieces into their rightful ?positions. 

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There’s something pawsitively stunning about stained glass that always leaves me feeling in awe of the work that goes into creating such intricate designs. While this stained glass kitty piece isn’t going to cast bright colors around the room and has no lead lining, it does feel almost regal, which is incredibly appropriate for these majesti??c little four-legged friends. 

You also get a free 1:1 sized poster measuring the same 24x24 inches as the puzzle itself, so?? you get to enjoy the artwork without the lines between puzzle pieces. 

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Christmas is just around the corner, and what better than Christmas-themed cats to adorn your walls for the festive season? The traditional art style of this jigsaw puzzle is quaint, and brings back memories of simpler times before Christmas trees came ??in every color you can possib??ly imagine. 

One incredibly useful feature that this particular puzzle boasts is the letter coding on the reverse side of each piece, allowing you to focus on one of the images t??hat make up the larger puzzle. 1,000 pieces can feel a little overwhelming, but this lets you break it down into more manageable chunks. 

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Returning to the stained glass theme, because it’s just so pretty, this close-up of a cat's face is filled with d?etail and color, including each individual whisker. Although it’s not made of lead and glass, the pieces seem almost reflective and there is a lot of life in this 2D rendition. It comes with extra thick pieces and the same letter coding as the previous puzzle, making it manageable even if you’ve only for a short time each day for puzzling. 

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This one might be better suited for someone with a love of cats and an equal love for sarcastic, sassy quotes, thanks to some of the words that surround these delightfully black kitties. Quote??s such as “Take a bath, you dirty hippie� and “Laundry today, or naked tomorrow�feature on this glorious collage of sassy cats. Now if I could just find some of these as individual signs for my house, that’d be great. 

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I’ve said before that puzzles, when complete, can be framed and hung to show off your accomplishment. This puzzle takes that concept to a whole new level, featuring famous artworks with a variety of cats inserted into the scene. There’s the Meow-na Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, Girl with a Purr-l Ear?ring by Johannes Vermeer, and Cat-fé Terrace at Night by Van Gogh, among many others. ?;

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This puzzle is reminiscent of vintage posters that used to be hung in veterinary clinic waiting rooms, displaying all of the different breeds of an animal along with their names. As someone with a cat whose breed is described as a “moggyâ€? it’s always interesting to learn about the more “pureâ€?cat ?breeds and their differences. 

This one also comes with a 1:1 poster measuring 27x19 inches, so you’ll also get ??to re?create the waiting room feeling within your own home, if you want. 

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If you’re already sick of the brown leaves littering the ground and the colder weather, then maybe you want something to remind you of warmer times? ??This p??uzzle features a selection of cats on a picnic during mid-summer, with the sun shining and greenery abundant. We can ignore the fact tha?t at least half of the food on th?e table is absolutely not recommended for our feline friends. 

The art style of this puzzle reminds me of the bizarre framed prints of animals in weird situations that adorned the walls of my grand??ma's house in the 1990s, and there’s something really nostalgic about that. Did everyone’s grandma have a ?framed print of dogs playing poker, or was that just mine? 

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This one is slightly different from all of the other puzzles on this list, because not only is it made from wood, it comes with its own support stan??d and ?even an easel for display purposes. 

Like the first puzzle I mentioned, this adorable little ragdoll also features cat-themed irregularly shaped pieces that need to be slotted in, but it also comes in three sizes. Each size has a different number of pieces ranging from?? 90 in the smallest, to 233 in the largest.

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This is definitely the most traditionally styled puzzle on this list, with the cat looking similar to some that were depicted during the Medieval period, but it’s also stunning. When finished, it’s the largest puzzle here, measuring in at 30x24 inc?hes. With larger pieces, this one is great for any??one with sight difficulties or hands that aren’t able to grip smaller pieces, but also great for the whole family to jump in and help. 

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If you’re a fan of Exploding Kittens, you’ll undoubtedly recognize the art style of this puzzle, and for good reason. Exploding Kittens actually has a range of puzzles available, including this incredible take on The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo. There are also appropriately humorous takes on The Last Supper, The Great Wave off Kanagawa, The Starry?? Night, and a long list of other cat-themed puzzles to take up your spare time. 

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I think it's safe to say that I have a deep love for hidden cat games, and this puzzle is like a physical version of them. Filled with cats of different colors to find, set against a staggeringly colorful background, you're sure to find at least one new cat each time you look at this puzzle.

Of course, all of those colors and contrasting colors make this one slightly more frustrating to put together, but that's half the fun, right? Some of the cats are so tiny that the makers recommend using a magnifying glass to make the most of all the hidden details, so you'll get endless enj?oyment out of this even when you've finished putting it together.

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3D puzzles saw a huge boom during the 1990s, and you couldn’t enter a hobby shop without seeing huge depictions of famous landmarks made out of foam and card puzzle pieces. They’re less common now, but you can still find some inc??redible examples to build. 

3D puzzles are definitely aimed more at adults than kids, due to the amount of frustration and fiddly construction that needs to happen when pu??tting them together. However, just because this is a list for grown-ups,? it doesn’t mean that you can’t drag the younger generation into the wonderful hobby that is 3D puzzling. 

It’s honestly pretty difficult to find a pure 3D puzzle that isn’t at least part 3D modeling kit, so I’m going to blur the line between the two for this list. Besides, even Ikea furniture beco?mes a 3D puzzle if you throw the instructions out the window, right? (I don’t recommend doing this, for the record.)

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Let’s start this off wit??h a 3D puzzle in the shape of a Vase that can actually be used to hold flowers if you’re brave enough. I’d reco?mmend perhaps LEGO flowers if you want to have a fully handmade display. 

The pieces of this puzzle are made from plastic, and they’re translucent to allow the light to shine through, showing off each? individual piece as well as the overall floral design. There are three different design?s to choose from, each of which is unique and beautiful in its own way.

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This stunning miniature rendition of Paris�famous Notre Dame doesn’t just let you recreate the outside of the historical landmark, but also the inside. It opens up by 180°, letting you see the interior architecture from half the world away. Anyone who has ever stepped foot near Notre Dame will verify the accuracy of this 3D puzzle, which takes approximately six hours to compl??ete.

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Diagon Alley is one of the most iconic settings in the Harry Potter world, and Wrebbit3D allows you to build a version of it inside your own home for f??ar less than the LEGO set costs. Like the 3D puzzles of the 1990s, the pieces of Diagon Alley are cardboard backed with foam, allowing you to slot together the flat edges to create a wonderful (and incredibly ??lightweight) three-dimensional model. If you enjoy building this one, there’s a wide range of Harry Potter puzzles available from the same maker, as well. 

Wrebbit3D also offers free replacement for lost pieces, as well as instructions and 360°? view videos of their puzzles, including this one, on their ??website.

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D?on’t let the piece coun??t fool you, this is harder than it looks to build with the plastic puzzle pieces included. Crystal puzzles are an interesting take on 3D puzzling, with a completed puzzle becoming more like a figurine for display than anything else. Crystal puzzles are remarkably solid when they’re completed, as long as you avoid dropping them on hard floors. 

Although this is stated for ages 12+, it’s definitely more suited to adults with more pati?ence, because the pieces can be incredibly fiddly and frustrating to put together. 

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I’m a sucker for Converse, with a collection of far too many pairs I could never wear regularly, so this 3D puzzle very much appeals to me visually. However, this plastic puzzle has an actual function in the real world as a pen holder to clean up your desk. What’s better than both style and function?

Although Ravensburger claims that no glue is required, I would recommend having some on hand if you actually intend to use this as a pen holder. Although it stands pretty well on its own, it’s alway??s nice to have peace of mind. 

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If you want solid 3D puzzles, Ravensburger has a pretty sizable collection to choose from, including this Dodge Challenger SRT model. Maybe I’m biased because this has always been one of my favorite cars (??I mean look at it, it’s beautiful), but this is still a very cool puzzle t??o complete and have on display, even if you’re not a fan of cars in general.

As this one doesn’t strive to s??erve a functional purpose, glue isn’t strictly necessary, but I’d still recommend using it if you want to have this on display for extended periods. You never know when it could get into a ??fight with gravity. 

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Okay so this has a very low piece count, and it’s another crystal puzzle, but Jiji has always been one of my favorite characters from any Ghibli movie and I couldn’t help but include him on t??his list of 3D puzzles. 

When you’ve wedged together the 36 pieces that make up Jiji, he’s transparent enough to let the light shine through and the model truly looks as though it’s made of glass. With so few pieces, you ca??n get younger fingers involved to improve fine motor skills, and there are even?? instructions to follow if you want a less puzzling experience. 

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I think anyone who grew up in the 80s or 90s has fond memories of the first time they watched Ghostbusters, and Ecto 1 is a stapl??e of childhoods around the globe. Whether you had a model version or a Matchbox toy to push?? along, we all had one at some point. 

Now Wrebbit3D has a 3D Puzzle version, perfect for keeping yourself occupied while filling you with nostalgia at the same time. Picture the scene: You’re surrounded by cardboard and foam puzzle pieces, gradually building Ecto 1 while the original (and best) Ghostbusters is o?n in the background. Now that’s a glorious way to spend a S?unday afternoon.

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If you’re a Pokémon fan, you’ll be happy to know that there is a huge variety of 3D crystal puzzles available to purchase, including this very adorable rendition of Pikachu on what I? can only assume is an overly sized Pokéball. 

Even if you want to follow the ?instructions for this one, they’re entirely in Japanese, so you’re on your own unless you want to use Google Translate to help you along. On the plus side, Pikachu’s face is one solid piece, so at least you’ve got a good starting point!

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Remember when I said I was going to blur the lines between 3D puzzle and model kit? Well this is the perfect example. There are a variety of Marvel characters with these 3D puzzle kits, I’ve just chosen Iron Man to be the example. To build Iron Man’s helmet,?? you’ll need to push all of the pieces out of their cardboard backing. 

I’m including this because although, technically, it is a modeling kit, it does leave you with a miniature version of Iron Man’s helmet and you will have to figure out where all the pieces go (?with instructions to guide you along, if you need? them). 

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This is by far the puzzle on this list with the most pieces, and therefore the most difficult to complete. But, on the plus side, you’ll end up with a fully functional globe at the end of it that can serve as both a decoration and an educational tool, so it’s worth the added effort that all those extra pieces require. It's also the oldest puzzle on thi??s list, and I remember wanting it when I was a child myself.

There are a bunch of v?ersions out there of this puzzle, including some that are designed with children in mind, like the pink-themed night light, or one covered in the animals of the world.

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