Harry Potter Marauder's Map Puzzle

My husband got this for me for my birthday last year at my behest as we were wanting to go on this challenge of doing some of the most challenging puzzles and apparently on some sights this is on the list, so I said yes! Let's do it! We can do it together! It will be so fun I said!...😑 lets just say as of now we haven't done any other puzzles 😂! But that's not the puzzle's fault, read on if you'd like to know why. Upon receiving it I will say it was nicely packaged, I thought the box was neat with it being a little drawer, however was slightly concerned when the picture to follow was the size of a post it note (not literally, it's slightly bigger, but just slightly), but I took that as 'ok cool, it's part of the challenge, not only do we have to put this difficult puzzle together but also figure out how to use this itty bitty picture as a reference photo'. Well since I didn't have a magnifying glass on hand and didn't feel like taking the time to order one, I used my glasses to 'enlarge' small areas one small spectacle at a time. Well once we started going it became quite clear that all the pieces were practically the same size and shape, and it was very clear we were going to have to rely on making sure the picture lined up perfectly (which includes the spaces of all the same color and no lines or words/numbers to assist, so relying on the different splotches to line up and the variant of shades of the one color), which was totally FINE becuz we wanted a difficult puzzle, and we were definitely getting what we asked for. There were times I had to switch out pieces becuz I put them in the wrong spot at first, so there was some you know 'puzzle' and error going thru piecing this pièce de rèsistance together. And a few moments that I was for sure we were shorted a piece or two, we weren't, we did receive all the pieces thank the Lord otherwise I would have cried after all that. Which it took me almost a yr to complete, but with that being said, it was more of a stop at the table and put a few pieces together here and there, until the last month I was working on it and then I definitely locked in for an hr or two at a time, which wasn't daily mind you, so for those who are hard-core puzzlers they could probably get it done in a matter of days or shoot maybe less if all you have is time and you're doing nothing else and are a puzzle master (I'm good at puzzles, but I don't have nothing but time, and my husband and I are definitely not puzzle masters, we more like to just jump into things and see how it goes, plus we like a challenge! I've done plenty of your run-of-the-mill puzzles, but my husband is not really into puzzle puzzles, so it was quite the task for us to take on lol). With all that being said, we did finish it, finally, mounted that sucker up on the wall like a dadgum trophy, framed it and all, as someone else said more for the 'we actually finished it' without throwing it away, which I refused, I had already put to much time into it, I was going to finish it. So for those looking for a challenge in puzzling, I'd say this is a great puzzle for that, it was pretty good quality imo, mine came with some minor quality issues, nothing I cared that much about, and if you're a HP fan, then it's definitely a cool puzzle to do and have, and it is fun if you like challenges. I enjoyed it when it was finished lol, and fine I did enjoy the challenge too. I did want to light it on fire at times and feed the pieces to a goat but when I was on a roll it was fun 😁! I wouldn't do it again. But I am up for the next puzzle challenge!! So it hasn't ruined me completely, maybe my husband, I don't know if he'll ever do a puzzle again, he lacks puzzle patience. Last thing I will say, is I'd have to agree with another reviewer that I was a bit surprised (slightly disappointed) that the map wasn't a bit more detailed in the sense of more information on the map, most of it was repetitive, and only some of the classes and places were listed, and maybe the "real" map was that way, I just also thought it'd be a bit more flashy I guess. Still at the end of the day I loved it, I'm proud of it, and while I wouldn't do it again, I definitely recommend it to those who are up for the challenge, and for those who are not faint of heart. Enjoy and good luck and don't give up!! Make all those who have gone before you proud!! ;) :)

its not easy to finish.... but really cool looking puzzle

I read the reviews, I saw all the pain and suffering that you have all been through, and I went and bought this anyways. I'm 5 days into the puzzle, and so far I have 3/4 of the edges done (Bottom and both sides) and the Castle and Writing at the top in the middle. This is a puzzle that is better off done by starting in the middle and working your way outwards I've come to realize thus far. It also helps to break it down into sections (i.e. as I did with the castle and the top writing.) I'm not working on the crosses middle right and then I'm going to work on the lower middle group of letters. (Still need to invest in a magnifying glass) Be forewarned, this isn't your typical puzzle. There are only 2 cuts of pieces and as stated multiple times by other reviewers, many of them fit where they don't belong. It has been frustrating, I've felt as though my eyes want to bleed, I'm sure my vision has gotten worse, and I very well may turn into an alcoholic by the time this is complete. 10/10 would recommend, I'm gluing this bad boy together once it's done though so I don't have to put myself and my wife through this sort of misery again.

MAJOR TIP is EMAIL “[email protected]“ for the high res. Reference photo because the one that comes with the box is ridiculously small and don’t bother to try using it lol. It literally only takes them a day to get back to you with the photo. 2ND MAJOR TIP Please use my photos as a second reference to the high res photo from Noble. It will also help you tremendously in aiding you complete this faster. It took me 3 days to finish this puzzle which is what I normally would average on a 1000pc puzzle. I understand everyone’s frustration with this puzzle but as long as you email for the high res photo it’s not too difficult. Con#2 the similar shaped pieces. So yes there’s only like 2 different shaped pieces so multiple pieces will fit in the same spot which made it more difficult in the sense that you will have to look closely and rely on whether the image matches up or not. But it’s not a kill joy, it just depends on how you want to take it. It can either be annoying or you can see it as a challenge and take up on it. Con#3 Pieces don’t snap together This was annoying because the puzzle came apart very easily. They do not hold together at all. So I definitely recommend you do this puzzle in an area where it will not be disturbed at all. If you accidentally brush on a piece it will come apart almost instantly. If you’re planning on flipping it over to glue it, definitely flip it over a section or a piece at a time lol. Pro#1 definitely a challenge if you’re looking for one. I came to do this puzzle after doing the 3000 piece hogwarts castle which took me a month to do. So this was an easier challenge because I prepped myself for it lol but it was fun. If you’re not patient, I wouldn’t recommend you do this, I definitely had my moments at times. Pro#2 premium quality images for sure The small details on the map I really appreciated. It’s what kept me going to want to finish this puzzle. The image is very crisp and clear and it all looks very stunning once finished. Any Harry Potter fan would appreciate it. Also I liked the way the pieces felt, it almost felt like a nice hard plastic instead of cardboard. To sum it up: if you have a lot patience, you like doing puzzles, and you’re a Harry Potter fan, please do go for it. Please make sure to email for the high res photo because you will have a much more difficult time without it. Also, use my photos as well, hopefully it will be helpful as a reference as well to those who need a good second or third reference. It’s a beautiful puzzle, I love the size of it and it will go right below where my hogwarts castle puzzle hangs. Here’s some tips if anyone cares for it: 1) pay attention to how the pieces fit, the right piece will fit perfectly that you can take it apart forwards and backwards without any kind of friction 2) start the edges, then the black and white frame pieces, and then the font pieces that go right underneath the black and white frame pieces. I would say they’re the easiest pieces to spot. 3) after the framework, start the middle section of the map first 4) after the middle section, do the folded lines that go down the map. Once you have all those it makes doing the puzzle a lot easier 5) definitely notice that the map on the right side will have pieces that have bold lines on the map drawing versus the left where there the map drawing is only made up of font and cursive writing. This will help a lot when sorting your pieces I hope. Good luck everyone, I hope you give this puzzle a chance :)

while this is a really fun puzzle, don't start if you don't want to spend hours working on it. majority of the pieces are all the same color and the print can be very tiny. the worst thing is they don't give you a blown up image to use to work off of. so that makes it difficult.

Challenging but totally doable. I assembled it in a week, only puzzling at night after work. Quality is good, image looks clear, it had all the pieces

talk a bout a challenge! Most puzzle on our dinning room table get done in 3-4 days. This one took 9! but after it was together we frammed it, yes it was picture perfect

Update: I reached out to the company. They are sending me a new puzzle since, this one was missing a piece. I changed my review to 5 stars. This is a really hard puzzle to put together due to a lot of the pieces that look a like. I went together very well however, upon putting the puzzle together we discovered it is missing a piece. I have contacted the company and I am waiting a reply. Start rating may change with the response

Muy rápido el envío y el puzzle vino en excelentes condiciones. No dudaré en volver a comprar cosas aqui

The puzzle arrived before the last expected date of arrival and I am loving creating the Marauder's Map puzzle.

Puzzle dobrej jakości. Jednak pomocny obrazek jest za mały . Puzzle są ciężkie do ułożenia.

Super mais un vrai casse tête à faire ! Un puzzle très difficile ! Le « poster » est minuscule c’est dommage s’est compliqué de voir les détails ! Les pièces de puzzle sont fines et fragile mais reste correct en qualité

Il puzzle è meraviglioso, stampa perfetta e particolari bellissimi, davvero ben fatto sopratutto per gli amanti della saga. Purtroppo i pezzi sono un incubo, combaciano perfettamente anche se non sono quelli corretti, il che ha reso ancora più difficile la costruzione. Non aiuta di certo il fatto che non venga fornita un'immagine abbastanza grande del puzzle per poter riconoscere i dettagli e facilitare il tutto, consiglio di Munirsi di lente d'ingrandimento. Packaging molto particolare, non la solita scatola. Do il massimo perché è davvero ben fatto, una bellissima stampa e una grandissima soddisfazione essere riuscita a finirlo.