I love this puzzle board! I thought I wanted a wooden puzzle board, but when I saw reviews that plastic ones might be more sturdy and lighter, I went with this one because it looked like the kind of sturdy plastic I've seen in early childhood classrooms--that stuff takes a beating from use and is easy to clean and doesn't break. The board lived up to my expectations. It's relatively light, I can carry it from room to room. The drawers slide in and out easily, with a pleasant soft click closed due to the design of the drawers. Puzzle pieces slide around easily but not too easily. The lip design on the edge is perfect for containing and scooping off afterwards. So glad they included a lazy Susan, I've never used one for a puzzle before and it's really very helpful, especially if puzzling solo. Also, the mat cover is a really quality rubber mat with one side that's fabric and the other side more rubber, so it stays put over the board/puzzle when storing. It rolls up softly and nicely when in use. The only imperfection--and keep in mind, imperfections, not necessarily criticisms--I have is that when the board is placed on the lazy Susan, it does bow a bit so the outer edges are slightly lower than the inner, just from the size of the plastic and its own weight. It doesn't impact the puzzling in any way, drawers still work and board spins as expected, but it is noticeable. If there was a way to reinforce the plastic with some kind of flatness grid so it didn't sag at all, that would be great, as it does make me wonder how this will go over time. I have not attached the lazy Susan as I feel that sometimes I may want it, and other times not. That being said, I would request that in future iterations, some kind of seating groove on the bottom of the board would be helpful. Right now the bottom of the board is completely smooth, so if I place the lazy Susan without attaching it, the board kind of slides around, off-center from the lazy Susan at times, so I just readjust it as needed. If there was a way to rest it and make sure it's centered without permanently attaching it, that would be ideal. This is also because I store it on carpet in a flat space, and sliding it under there when not in use with the lazy Susan on the bottom would probably push the lazy Susan off. Hope that makes sense. I've already recommended this board to a friend who's purchased it and enjoyed it as well. It's really a puzzler's puzzling board. Ok, one more thought, in my use I've used 1000 piece puzzles and that amount is slightly too many to keep on the board, so when starting out, I use the drawers as extra storage until I have enough room on the board (I don't have room on tables nearby). This totally works, but doing a 1500 piece puzzle or more would require all drawers and probably more for space when first starting. Also, the packaging that it came in was really smart. Felt like no expense was spared. Last, if there was any option for more cool, on-trend colors, that would be great. Like, a white board as now but with fun drawer colors, or if folks preferred a dark board, that could be a cool option. Read more
This Puzzle Board is a lot larger than what I expected it to be , I think that might contribute to it being a heavier one. It has enough room to place puzzle pieces around puzzle also while working on it. It is very sturdy and well made, has a smooth top , and edges are beveled around entire board, it has 4 large drawers, 2 on each side that have a groove on top to slide them in and out and they fit nicely back in. The large lazy Susan was already attached on the back which was nice and it can be removed also. It spins effectively which is very nice as working on all 4 sides without having to stand up is a plus. It also has a black rubber very sturdy mat to cover the board with as this helps to keep naughty cats, dogs from getting to the puzzle also helps to keep working puzzle in place and keeps dust off as well upon storing under sofa or bed. This type of board can also be used for playing board games with friends, also can use this for crafts with kids, lots of different uses, and it can be wiped clean. Read more
Love this Playboda puzzle board! Quality made, more durable/long lasting than wood and WASHABLE. White top makes pieces easier to see. Easily accommodates 1500 piece puzzle with space left over for pieces. Board is one solid piece not like wooden ones where sides are stapled/glued. Drawers slide easily n can be completely pulled out or not, rotating 360 degree disk pops in n out…use it or don’t. Heavy duty attractive rubberized puzzle cover that securely keeps pieces in place. Even my “cat helper” can’t disturb the pieces. Can also be used as a table top for other games, crafting/art projects or use as a lazy Susan to serve food on. (Just make sure if you place something hot you have a hot pad underneath.) Spill something on the top….just wipe it clean! Previously bought a cheaper “roll up” puzzle holder n hated it. If you’re a puzzle/craft enthusiast this board is worth the investment especially when “on sale”. Very happy with this purchase and highly recommend this multi-purpose puzzle board! Read more
We have recently gotten into doing large puzzles with our kids as a way to wind down in the evenings or to pass the hours on rainy afternoons. We have found that chipping away at a 1000+ piece puzzle over the course of a week or two is fun, satisfying, and relaxing. Unfortunately though, we have a small house and having the coffee table or dining room table taken over by a half finished puzzle all the time just isn’t practical. This product is great because it gives us a surface to build our puzzles on that is easily moved around the house as needed. It is very high quality and feels super sturdy. It has four drawers that slide in and out smoothly and can be pulled all the way out if needed. We like to buy the puzzles that are divided into 6 zones (A-F) and each drawer is big enough to hold one zone so we can work on 4 at a time as a team…great for keeping things organized! The lazy Susan function is excellent and we like that it can be easily removed to make the puzzle board low profile for storing under our couch when we need to get it out of the way. The included cover is also really nice. It’s made of a neoprene type material (like a giant mousepad) and can be laid over top of your puzzle to keep it protected when you’re not working on it. We went with the “1500 piece size” and it has plenty of extra room for doing the 1000 piece puzzles we like. I recommend always checking the dimensions of your puzzle first to make sure this can accommodate it. Overall, this is a really nice product and I think it is well worth the price tag for anyone who enjoys doing puzzles. Read more
