eeBoo is a New York company that makes jigsaw puzzles, board and card games, pretend play sets, flash cards and art supplies, most of them illustrated by named artists. The eeBoo look is distinctive: painterly, colourful and a little old-fashioned. An eeBoo order goes well when the piece count matches the person doing the puzzle and the game matches the child's real age, not the one on the gift list.
Reading an eeBoo puzzle listing
eeBoo puzzles run from chunky floor puzzles for toddlers through 100, 500 and 1000-piece jigsaws for older children and adults. The listing gives the piece count, the finished size and the recommended age. Read all three.
Finished size matters more than people expect. A 1000-piece eeBoo puzzle needs a clear table for days. If the table is also where the family eats, a 500-piece puzzle or a round puzzle that finishes smaller is the kinder choice.
eeBoo also sells round and shaped puzzles. They have no straight edges, which makes them harder than the same piece count in a rectangle. Good for an experienced puzzler; frustrating for a first adult jigsaw.
Choosing a piece count
For children, go by ability rather than the age on the box. A four-year-old who already finishes 24-piece puzzles will enjoy a 36 or 48-piece eeBoo puzzle; one who has not done jigsaws yet will not.
For adults, 500 pieces is an evening or two. 1000 pieces is a weekend project or longer. eeBoo artwork often has large areas of pattern rather than sky, which helps, because every piece carries some detail.
If the puzzle is for a family to do together, a 500-piece eeBoo puzzle with a busy scene lets several people work different areas at once.
Games and pretend play by age
eeBoo's children's games are mostly simple: matching, memory, spinner and cooperative games where players win or lose together. They suit preschool and early school ages and teach turn-taking more than strategy.
Cooperative eeBoo games are a good pick for younger siblings who dislike losing. For children around eight and up who want real competition, look for eeBoo's strategy or word games, or expect the simpler ones to be outgrown quickly.
Pretend play sets, such as play food, doctor kits and tea sets, carry age warnings for small parts. Follow the age marking on the eeBoo listing, especially in a house with a baby as well as an older child.
Materials and care
eeBoo says its puzzles and games are made with recycled board and vegetable-based inks; check the product page for the specifics of each item. Cardboard puzzles do not like damp. Keep them in the box, flat, away from a bathroom or a basement.
Missing pieces happen. eeBoo has in the past offered replacement pieces on request; check the current policy on the eeBoo site before assuming a puzzle is lost. Counting pieces into a bag after each session helps.
Gift orders and timing
An eeBoo puzzle or game is a classic birthday and holiday present, and the site gets busy before Christmas, Mother's Day and Easter. Order well ahead of those dates, as shipping times stretch in December.
eeBoo runs seasonal codes around those holidays, and around Pi Day and Puzzle Day. If the gift is not urgent, waiting for one of those windows is the easiest saving.
For a party gift, pair a small puzzle with a matching card game rather than one large item. It gives a child something quick and something to keep.
Shipping and returns
eeBoo offers free shipping above a threshold at times and through codes; check the current threshold at checkout. A few extra small items can push a basket over the line for less than the shipping charge.
Returns of unopened items are generally accepted within a window; opened puzzles and games are harder to return. Check the eeBoo returns page before breaking the shrink-wrap on a duplicate gift.
Where the eeBoo savings are
The 30% code is the biggest percentage and suits a gift haul of several eeBoo puzzles and games. It may exclude new releases or sale items, so enter it before building a large basket around it.
The 20% code needs a $100 order and adds a free gift. Below $100 it does not apply, and 30% is better anyway at any size, so use it only if the 30% code is refused.
Free shipping is the right code for a single puzzle, where postage can be a large share of the total. On a big order, a percentage saves more than the shipping charge.
eeBoo codes do not stack. Try the percentage first and fall back to free shipping.
Common questions
What age are eeBoo puzzles for?
From toddlers to adults. Each eeBoo listing gives the age and piece count.
Are eeBoo round puzzles harder?
Yes. With no straight edge, a round eeBoo puzzle is tougher than a rectangle of the same count.
Can I get a missing eeBoo piece?
eeBoo has offered replacements in the past; check the current policy with customer service.
Which eeBoo code is best?
The 30% code on most orders, and free shipping on a single small puzzle.
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| 30% off | Promo code | View at Eeboo → |
| 15% off | Promo code | View at Eeboo → |
| 10% off | Promo code | View at Eeboo → |
| 10% off | Promo code | View at Eeboo → |