Buffalo Games Puzzle Subscription

What's in the box: Each month brings new Buffalo Games jigsaw puzzles, which the company says include fresh designs and exclusive surprises.

Buffalo Games is a long-running American puzzle maker based in Buffalo, New York. Its subscription comes straight from the manufacturer, so you get one company's puzzles rather than a curated mix of brands. The company describes the service simply: new puzzles delivered monthly, with fresh designs and exclusive surprises. It gives very few other details. The site does not say how many puzzles come each month, what piece counts to expect, whether you can pick themes, or how skipping and cancelling work, so read the plan terms before you sign up. What you can judge is the catalog the boxes come from, and it is broad. Buffalo Games sells artist lines from painters such as Charles Wysocki and Darrell Bush, and its own series like Cats, NOIR, blanc and Cities In Color. It also has licensed Marvel and Star Wars sets and puzzles under the Ceaco brand. Much of the range is 1000 piece puzzles for adults, with plenty of nostalgic Americana, wildlife and holiday scenes. If those styles appeal to you, a steady supply from the source makes sense. If you prefer wooden puzzles or small independent publishers, keep in mind that this is a mass-market brand. A US phone line with posted weekday hours helps with delivery or account questions.