Monopoly: Australian Community Relief Edition

Brand: Winning Moves

Pieces: 1000
Size: 53cm x 53cm
Product Code:  WM01148-EN3

The Monopoly board game has such a, well, monopoly I guess, over the gaming world. There are so many different versions- covering music, pop culture, and even cities.

Now they have a few variations in jigsaw puzzle format. 

I have the original Monopoly jigsaw puzzle, which I plan on doing soon but I also have the above one, which was released as a fundraiser for struggling Australian communities. In it, the towns names have been changed to some of those affected and in need of aid (although I'm not sure if it was because of fires, floods or some other disaster which has befallen the towns- I really should read what it says on the box!)

This puzzle was quite different, in that the piece shapes followed a certain format. They were longer and narrow, and followed a pattern as you assembled the pattern. That said, it was quite quick to complete, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. 

Big Red Barn With Dairy Cows, Wisconsin

Brand: Puzzlebug
Pieces: 500
Size: 46cm x 28cm
Product Code: -

I'm not really sure why I decided to put this one up today. Maybe I just needed a scene that was bright and a little bit rural to mix things up a bit...

This Puzzlebug puzzle was quick and easy to do, with a unique design and bright colours. I have really come to enjoy seeing what designs are available in this range, as they always have something distinctly different. As always, the quality was as expected for a cheap and budget puzzle brand, but with the range of designs so varied, I don't really mind for something different.