# Secret Mystery Puzzles Odd Pieces’ Puzzles are More Than Meets the Eye By Caitlyn Fernandez | Published 2021-12-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odd-pieces References: [oddpieces](https://oddpieces.com/) & [oddpieces](https://oddpieces.com/collections/puzzles)  Odd Pieces' puzzles are [story-based puzzles with a mystery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmas-of-dark-stories) the player must solve. Each puzzle comes with a short comic that introduces the backstory and characters. The puzzle is not exactly what is shown on the box but a continuation of the story that players must complete to discover what happens next. Odd Pieces has created a [multilayered puzzle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-jigsaw-puzzle) that invites its players into the world built around the puzzle. The company offers three different puzzle stories: 'Beyond the Kelp,' 'Snack Attack,' and 'Turbo 3000.' Each puzzle comes with 1000 pieces, two storytelling comics, two puzzle guide maps, a hidden clue checklist, and a secret ending envelope. Independent artists made the artwork behind the puzzles, and a portion of each purchase will be donated to [support artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordinary-habit). Image Credit: Odd Pieces ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Story-based Puzzles:** Creating puzzles with a narrative and mystery aspect can disrupt the traditional puzzle market by offering players a more immersive experience. - **Multilayered Puzzle Experiences:** Providing players with puzzles that go beyond their initial appearance and offer a hidden narrative story can disrupt the traditional puzzle market. - **Collaborating with Independent Artists:** Partnering with artists to create unique and beautiful artwork can disrupt the puzzle industry while supporting independent creators. ### Where This Applies - **Puzzle Industry:** Companies in the traditional puzzle market can embrace story-based and multilayered puzzle experiences to reach a new audience and stand out in the market. - **Gifting Industry:** Gift companies can partner with puzzle creators to offer unique and immersive puzzle experiences as a gift option for customers. - **Art Industry:** Independent artists can collaborate with puzzle companies to create unique artwork for puzzles and earn a portion of each purchase while supporting their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Challenging Visual Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizzles.md) - [Computer Generated Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baffling-bubbles.md) - [Edge Piece Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edge-piece-puzzle.md) - [Murder Mystery Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-on-the-underground.md) - [Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles.md) - [QR-Connected Puzzle Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-indoors-puzzle.md) - [Interactive Puzzle Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-board-game.md) - [Social Good Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derrick-adams-x-dreamyard.md) - [Intimate Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-puzzle.md)