Wasgij Jigsaw Puzzles

Wasgij Jigsaw Puzzles do not follow the traditional way of piecing together a jigsaw puzzle. Traditional jigsaw puzzles, the puzzler has an image to replicate which is often printed on either the front or back of the packaging it is sold in. Wasgij is the jigsaw puzzle brand where puzzlers have to use their imagination and hints which are provided on the front and back of the packaging the jigsaw puzzle is packaged in, in order to complete the jigsaw puzzle.
The first Wasgij jigsaw puzzle was produced in 1997 by the artist Graham Thompson and they are still in production to this date.
Wasgij jigsaw puzzles are manufactured and distributed by Jumbo Games Ltd.
Wasgij Concepts
There are three different varieties of Wasgij. Wasgij Original was the first Wasgij concept in the range that was then followed by Wasgij Destiny and then Wasgij Mystery. The three Wasgij concepts available are completely different in what the puzzler has to do in order to complete the jigsaw puzzle. Puzzlers only have the box image and 5 ‘hints’ which are printed on the packaging to help them complete the puzzle which is why the Wasgij puzzle brand is completely different to traditional jigsaw puzzles.
Wasgij Original:
The question that Wasgij Original asks puzzlers is - What can be causing the scene on the puzzle box? It is from this question that puzzlers then try to use their imagination to help them ‘solve’ what the completed jigsaw puzzle will look like. The concept behind Wasgij Original is aimed at putting the puzzler into the picture printed on the packaging and asking them to imagine what a certain character in the scene is looking at.
Wasgij Destiny:
The question that Wasgij Destiny asks puzzlers is - Can you predict the future? It is from this question that puzzlers then try to use their imagination to help them ‘solve’ what the completed jigsaw puzzle will look like. The concept behind Wasgij Destiny is aimed at asking the puzzler what they think the picture printed in the packaging will look like in the future.
Wasgij Mystery:
The question that Wasgij Mystery asks puzzlers is - What happens next, and what will be the outcome of the situation shown on the puzzle box? It is from this question that puzzlers then try to use their imagination to help them ‘solve’ what the completed jigsaw puzzle will look like. The concept behind Wasgij Mystery is aimed at asking the puzzler what they think will happen next in the picture printed on the packaging. Often in the Wasgij Mystery illustration’s there is one particular ‘incident’ which will help the puzzler to understand what might happen next.
Additional Wasgij Puzzles
Jumbo Games have produced a range of Wasgij jigsaw puzzles including…
Wasgij Christmas generally follows the same concept as the Originals but with a festive theme to the illustrations.
Wasgij Mini’s are a small version of a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle consisting of only 54 pieces - There are a total of 9 different Wasgij mini’s which all follow the same concept as the originals, but on a miniature scale.
Children’s Wasgij was released in 2004-2005 with the concept being exactly the same as Wasgij Original but made specifically for children, so they would be able to enjoy the Wasgij puzzle concept and build a passion for the brand from a young age. The imagery was designed to appeal to children and the puzzle image was something that children would understand and enjoy.
There was also a Disney Wasgij released in 2008 with imagery of Mickey Mouse and his cartoon friends in a Wasgij puzzle that was suitable to both adults and children.
Graham Thompson
The majority of the illustrations are hand drawn and painted by the artist Graham Thompson who personally creates the ideas and produces the imagery for Wasgij jigsaw puzzles exclusively for Jumbo Games.
Graham has been in partnership with Jumbo Games producing wide range of jigsaw puzzles for many years.
Graham worked for many years in publishing and advertising before venturing into the world of puzzles. Originally illustrating humorous jigsaws for Falcon and Jumbo with a style that has its inspiration roots in seaside postcards. Graham’s favourite Wasgij are the Mystery collection because of the unreserved boundaries for his imagination when creating the different illustrations.

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