A great gift starts with the right packaging, and that also applies to puzzle lovers. If you're looking for a gift that not only brings joy but also triggers puzzle fever, then you've come to the right place.
We'll show you how you can easily wrap your gift as a puzzle or quiz. Six great, tricky DIY gift wrappings await you!
How to create the perfect puzzle packaging
Want to create your own puzzle packaging, but don't know what to look for? Then you've come to the right place. Follow these tips and tricks and you'll find the perfect packaging for your gift faster than you think!
The top tips for the ideal puzzle packaging!
Get creative
One aspect is a must, and that is to give free rein to your creativity! Your loved ones will also see how much effort you have put in and will be all the more grateful for it.
Would you describe yourself as an uncreative person? Don't worry, we all go through uncreative phases, but with our gift wrapping ideas, you're sure to find the right option!
Find a middle ground
Try to create a puzzle or quiz that is not too easy, but also not too difficult. Find the ideal middle ground.
It would be more than annoying if a simple puzzle were solved after a few seconds, but at the same time it is frustrating if you have to intervene after a while to solve the puzzle for the recipient.
Have fun creating
Puzzles not only stimulate us and encourage us to use our brains, but they are also fun. If you enjoy creating the puzzle, then the recipient will enjoy it too.
Personalize the packaging
If the person for whom the gift and therefore also the gift wrapping is intended is very dear to you and you perhaps also have many fond memories, then you can use these for your puzzle. Be it
- Photos,
- inside jokes
- or tricky puzzles about your life.
The more personal, the better!
Which gifts are best suited to be wrapped as puzzles?
Some gifts are more suitable than others for wrapping with puzzle packaging. The following gifts are particularly well suited.
Vouchers and cards
Gift cards and vouchers are best suited for this purpose, as they can be used very flexibly. Whether it's for a scavenger hunt with a big prize or in a box with a lock, this gives you the most freedom to design your gift.
Smaller gifts that fit in boxes
Similar to vouchers and cards, smaller gifts are also very good, as they can easily be wrapped in boxes. You also have many great options with these gifts. You can use our wooden gift box for these options.
Any gifts with a uniform shape
A book is much easier to wrap in mystery packaging than a bottle of wine, mainly because of its shape and material.
Not only is a wine bottle uneven, but there is also a risk that the glass will break.
Wrapping a gift as a puzzle - step-by-step instructions
1. Choose the right type of puzzle
Wrapping a gift as a puzzle can be a creative way to present the gift in an entertaining manner. The puzzle turns gift-giving into an experience and allows the recipient to discover the gift in a playful way.
However, it is important to choose the right type of puzzle for the person—otherwise, it quickly becomes no fun. We will give you a few options below.
2. Think about questions and answers
Think of a theme that relates to the gift or the person you want to give it to. For example, if the gift is for an enthusiastic cook, you could create a puzzle based on ingredients, recipes, or kitchen appliances. The puzzle should not be too easy, but also not so difficult that the person cannot open the gift.
3. Think about appropriate clues
Write down clues that will help the person solve the puzzle. Here are some examples:
- You often use me to season food.
- I am something that is given on special occasions.
4. Observe & provide assistance
Watch as the person solves the puzzle and finds the gift. They will surely enjoy receiving the gift in such a creative way. If the person needs help, give them a hand. Otherwise, it's no fun :)
6 types of puzzles to try out
Are you ready to wrap your gift in the most exciting and fun packaging? Then you've come to the right place, because we have 6 great puzzle gift wrappings for you to try out!
Wrap a travel gift as a puzzle
Is the recipient going on a trip soon, or would you like to give them a trip as a gift? Whatever the case may be, a trip offers you many options for wrapping your gift in a puzzle.
How about an exciting quiz about the travel destination, for example? Not only is this a great idea, but it also teaches the recipient something new!
Instructions: Here's how to do it!
- Google Fun Facts about the travel destination
- Write a question on a piece of paper (we recommend 10 questions in total).
- Write down the answers on a separate piece of paper (optionally with multiple-choice answers).
- Go through the questions with the recipient
- For each correct question, the person receives one point.
- At least 5 points are needed for the envelope with the gift (make sure the questions are not too difficult).
Wrap the voucher as a puzzle
Want to wrap a gift card as a puzzle? Then you have lots of great options. We particularly like the "preserving jar packaging."
This jar is locked with a lock. Whether you want to hide the key, plan a scavenger hunt, or let people win the key by answering a quiz is entirely up to you!
Instructions: Here's how to do it!
- Take a preserving jar with a metal lid.
- Fold your voucher and place it in the jar.
- Close the jar and attach the lock.
- Hide the key
- Let the recipient search for the key
- Give hints by saying "Warm" or "Cold."
- Once the key has been found, the jar can be opened.
Use the Riddle Box MagicHolz
Not interested in run-of-the-mill puzzle boxes, but looking for the crème de la crème? Then MagicRiddle Boxes are just right for you. Here you can choose from a variety of options, such as "Schrödinger's Cat," "Captain Nemo's Nautilus," or even "Davy Jones."
Depending on the size of the gift and the difficulty of the puzzle, you are sure to find the right Riddle Box here.
Instructions: Here's how to do it!
- Open the box and hide your gift inside (e.g., money).
- Now the recipient can eagerly start puzzling
- Every box has a story
- Made entirely of wood, there is plenty to discover in every puzzle.
- As soon as the box is opened, the person receives their gift.
Crossword puzzle gift packaging
Does the recipient love crossword puzzles? Then you can use this interest for your packaging. It's great fun to put a crossword puzzle on the gift box that has to be solved in order to get the combination for the lock!
Instructions: Here's how to do it!
- Buy a lockable box with a lock (must be a combination lock).
- Create your own crossword puzzle for the matching numbers of the lock.
- Place the gift in the box and close it.
- Now the guessing can begin
- The recipient must solve all the puzzles in the crossword to get the numbers.
- Then the lock can be opened and the gift is revealed.
Wrap a gift as a quiz
Do you have lots of great memories with the person you want to give a gift to? Then create your own quiz with fun questions. Each correct answer reveals a number of the combination lock until the gift box can finally be opened. You have plenty of scope when it comes to the questions.
Instructions: Here's how to do it!
- Purchase a lockable box with a combination lock.
- Place the gift in the box and close it.
- Brainstorm and think of fun quiz questions.
- Write your quiz questions and answers on a piece of paper.
- Hand over the box and start asking the questions (each correct answer is a number for the combination lock—doesn't have to be in chronological order).
- Once all the numbers have been called out, the person must guess the correct order (you are welcome to help).
- Once the box is open, the gift can be removed.
Escape gift for home
Do you love live escape rooms and are now looking for a fun option for at home? Then you've come to the right place. All you need is
- Creativity,
- Boxes with combination locks and encryption methods.
The goal is to get the gift!
Instructions: Here's how to do it!
- Think of an exciting story (e.g., a pirate stole the gift and hid it, so the recipient has to find it).
- Hide the gift in a lockable box.
- Use additional lockable boxes for clues.
- You are also welcome to hide clues in books, in cupboards, or behind paintings (be creative).
- Guide the person through the escape room
- Help out if the person doesn't know what to do next.
- Once all the clues have been used, the recipient should have arrived at the gift.
Perhaps you can combine your gift wrapping with an escape game for at home from our list or get a few more ideas from there. There are no limits to your creativity.
Conclusion: The perfect puzzle gift starts with the packaging!
As you can see, there are lots of great options if you want to decorate your gift with fantastic puzzle packaging. Remember to let your creativity run wild and add your own personal touch to the packaging.
