I WENT TO THE RAVENSBURGER PUZZLE FACTORY

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[@KarenPuzzles]

I still can't believe it - I made the ultimate puzzle trek to the Ravensburger factory 😮 Did anything you saw in the factory surprise you?

[@Kiwimarauder]

That's so amazing, thanks for sharing! And so awesome that they showed you your own puzzle! How insane is that?!

[@marlenezarah6501]

I didn't know that the Cut is still designed by hand. I assumed that it was all digital and the metall cutters are made by Machines. I'm always amazed how many crafts there are that I never knew existed. If someone had told me years ago that making the Metall things that cut a puzzle is made by hand and that's a job I could learn to do... My life would probably be a lot different now 😅

[@achild4363]

So amazing Karen

[@piercemybb]

The die that they use to make the shapes was pretty cool!

[@solunasassoon]

I think the thing that surprised me the most was how it made me miss when I worked in a printshop.

[@Contentbiene]

Hello, this is Cornelia from Germany. My son is autistic and a huge fan of your videos! When he was two years old, he was already completing puzzles with up to 300 pieces, and he always had to finish them on the same day. He would complete such a puzzle in about two to three hours, which was phenomenal for his age! 😍 Then he progressed and rarely built puzzles with fewer than 1000 pieces. Now he is 13 years old. When he saw your videos, he learned that you don't have to finish a puzzle on the same day and that it's okay to set it aside overnight. He wished for nothing more than the astrology puzzle that was such a challenge for you! Since Christmas, he has been working on it, continuing for three to four hours after his full-day school ends at 4:30 PM and on weekends. He has almost finished it, and we are incredibly proud of him. We say thank you, Karen! 🙏

[@fishjj76]

That astrology puzzle would be beyond me. Your son impresses me.

[@lawrenceadams1456]

I think the saying of "Kid in a candy store" can be replaced by "Karen in the Ravensburger Factory". 😁 This was amazing.

[@randomripoff123]

i'm both surprised and delighted to hear that not only are the illustrations, obviously, done by real artists--but that the die cuts are, too! i love hearing that extremely skilled crafts/works like that are still being done by people. ALSO. that room of 17,000 pallets was mind-boggling. that truly looked like something out of a sci-fi movie. lol

[@Kevin-ju1kb]

Two things: 1. I watch your videos constantly. 2. I work on, maintain, and repair industrial equipment/systems. I’ve always wanted to see the puzzle factory!!

[@KarenPuzzles]

This is perfect for you then! 🙌🏻

[@beccaschlomann7592]

The scale of production is really hard to imagine without seeing it like this. And even seeing it like this, it’s really amazing. ETA: I was surprised that the creation of the dies for cutting the puzzles is by hand and such a skilled craft. I guess I just assumed that was something they created in a computer program (like the pattern of the die) and then it was made by a machine.

[@srwapo]

Yeah, the hand made dies are nuts.

[@Jonilo123]

Ravensburg in Germany is my hometown. It is so pretty with all the very old buildings and the history. I am so happy for you ❤

[@bebenut123]

FINALLY! I've been hoping for that video for quite some time :) A visit to a puzzle factory was a must, and of course, it's ten times better since it's Ravensburger!

[@neonfarbenrausch]

Reminds me of the German kids' show "Die Sendung mit der Maus" where they explain how everyday stuff is made and show the factory process 😊 I was surprised that the piece cut was drawn by hand. Thought it would be done by computers nowadays.

[@Zardox2]

I was especially interested in the making of the dies! Such precision... I have worked in 2 factories, and I could hear the equipment, and smell the machine oil 😂 So glad you got to take that tour. You look SO happy! ❤

[@a.j.giordano3169]

That must be so surreal to see your own design in the factory. You're going to need one of those storage rooms soon! 😄

[@KarenPuzzles]

Oh just wait until you see me in the archive room in the next video. THAT is the kind of storage I need 😂

[@Ohwhale79]

YESSSSSSS. I've been waiting for this for so long! I went to a 3D puzzle factory tour when I was a kid as part of a homeschool group, and it was one of the coolest things ever!!!

[@andrineslife]

I love the little "tucking in" the bags get by hand, it makes it feel a little extra special!

[@patrickhanft]

Was waiting for that since you've teased it at the end of the world's series. It's so nice to see you so happy visiting the factory!

[@goldfishwishes]

Ive never put a puzzle together in my life. I find them very overwhelming (adhd and dyslexia), how ever im an art nerd. This video seeing you so happily nerding out over the puzzles made me so happy

[@RuthBhmand]

start very small like 20-30 pieces do that with different motifs, make each jigsaw several times. then if you have found your stride go to 60-100 repeat🤩 before choosing larger ones. (if someone has presented large ones with the words "you´ll luv it" they were inconsiderate)

[@nickimillennium]

I second Ruth's advice. ADHD won't prevent you from enjoying the activity, just start small and even if you don't return to it for some time that's okay. The point is to have fun.

[@goldfishwishes]

@ Thank you for the advice! :D

[@goldfishwishes]

@ THank you, thats kind of you to say! Maybe ill try one oen day :D

[@christinemuller532]

The hand cutting was awesome, must be such an awesome skill to have! Loved seeing the inside of the warehouse!

[@mikya9611]

What a cool tour. You look over the moon there! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@laszlosebok4100]

Honestly, as my absolute comfort-channel, you deserve everything! I'm so happy you got to experience visiting the factory and that giant storage warehouse-complex. I wish nothing but the best, hope you enjoyed your stay in Europe.

[@christiannamarkaki5167]

I can't believe you uploaded this video today! I had a university essay on simulating production lines and i made one for jigsaw puzzles. However, the information on Ravensburger's production was limited so i had to seek data from other companies (like Buffalo Games) but with not much success. I submitted the paper yesterday and about 10 minutes in, i saw your instagram story on uploading this video. I was shocked, the timing was perfect and terrible at the same timw 😅😂😢

[@KarenPuzzles]

oh nooo 😂😭

[@MissBelovedBunny]

You could potentially submit an updated version with some information from this video 🤔

[@christiannamarkaki5167]

​​@@MissBelovedBunnyUnfortunately, the deadline is in a couple of hours and the simulation took a lot of time, so i definitely don't have the time to update the data and run the whole program again. But it's okay.

[@wyrmhand]

The crafting of the die surprised me the most

[@bibliopolist]

This factory is literally 0,5 km from where I live. I have been inside a few times, once at some guided tour, and several times when collecting packages, but all this was decades ago. Great to see my town featured on your channel.

[@tabuno1662]

The soundtrack during the reveal of the huge storage facility was so creatively selected and amazing. Great job.🎉

[@therightkindofpen]

What a treat to watch. I was surprised by the hand-made dye, seeing how the special type of paper needed to acclimate to the factory environment, and seeing which parts of the process was done manually versus by machine. Thank you for taking us along.

[@SprongBobbles]

KAREN IVE MISSED YOU SO MUCH!!!! this is such an awesome thing for you to go do and see!!

[@KarenPuzzles]

I've been filming so much, so a lot more videos are coming soon 🙂

[@amythebaker4658]

I think what I was most surprised about is that the puzzle pieces are hand drawn first, then made by hand. How fascinating ! Thanks for sharing this video..not sure if would've been able to leave those last rooms quite as well as you did 😂

[@corner559]

This is your best video yet! The fact the pieces are hand drawn and the dies hand made just blows my mind. Congrats on your puzzle!

[@uselessDM]

I work in a printshop and we do similar things on a lot smaller scale, it's really cool to see it all automated and on such a big scale.

[@tanderson9115]

Pretty mind blowing warehouse. Couldn’t believe the color printing process, just wow. Watching Karen light up every-time she saw her puzzle made me smile😊

[@meristuart1838]

Hi Karen! I’m autistic and one of my special interests is jigsaw puzzles. It’s so cool to be able to see all the cool and unique puzzles you put together, I even have one of your puzzles in my extensive collection. Watching your videos always puts a smile on my face! Sending love from Oregon!

[@dirtywashedupsparkle]

Was thinking this was a four-colour offset printing process - but for vibrant colours you need a few more than that, so seeing a red print roller there made sense. So happy for you to see your own puzzle and point that out to us, which must be similar to getting one's work in a book or in a magazine, so thrilling. An impressive factory with jaw-dropping scale.

[@zz12233]

It's amazing to know that the paper comes from the Black Forest. My ancestors are from there - so it's like a little piece of home whenever I do a Ravensburger puzzle. Thanks for the great video! Can't wait to see the others in this series.

[@jeannine8400]

Seeing your excitement about seeing your own puzzles in the factory was so sweet! I loved that so much! You're such a talented individual. 💜

[@emierousselot3569]

I LOVED this!! I love documentaries and love to see how things are created/manufactured. I probably could’ve watched hours of footage detailing the process. I think I smiled the entire way through knowing how much you must have enjoyed the moment being there in person. Simply amazing. Well done.

[@MJ-cj3hh]

Loved this tour! So happy that you were given the opportunity to visit. I was surprised to learn about the cutting process. I figured they would just have a number of ‘master’ cuts that they would use over and over. Hats off to German engineering! 🧩❤

[@Janna-vdP]

Would be cool if they let you sign a few of your puzzles as a surprise for a unsuspecting buyer. 😊

[@spriddlez]

As a graphic designer, this is probably one of the better explanations of offset printing I've ever seen. I might keep this video in mind the next time I need to explain the process

[@suredeydo]

You are living my dream life, Karen. Thank you for taking us along!

[@itspuzzable]

So cool to see behind the scenes!! Thanks for taking us along 🧩

[@carenome1]

If I'm not careful, my house will look like that huge pallet storage facility! I'm amazed at the absolute cleanliness of the place. There was no puzzle dust anywhere. You must have been thrilled to see your puzzle being made! It's very life-affirming! Thank you, Karen!

[@qqqqcccc5937]

Wow, this whole process was surprising to me because I had no idea it was sooo complicated! Thanks for taking me along! Really appreciate it!

[@DramaticCrossroad]

As an amateur puzzler, I'm glad this company exists and you got to explore the backrooms, I'm sure I would have been compelled to snatch inventory and run away like a madman their puzzles are great quality and also somewhat affordable for my broke ass xD no wiggle, no missing pieces, no weird cuts, bent pieces or things that fit in 2+ places

[@DavidSharlot]

I like the music and how it's like a sacred place to make a pilgrimage.

[@VGCbolt]

I can't believe that the die cuts are made by hand! That is so cool! Just shows how much care Ravensburger puts into makes their puzzles. So happy you were able to tour and show up some of the process!

[@peggyp5996]

Had to laugh when the choir started singing in the puzzle storage room! Totally awesome tour! Thanks for taking us along.

[@icychill105]

Moisture/humidity is such a big thing in the world of offset printing. I worked for the WSJ and if it was not humid enough our paper would dry out and rip easily making it extra tough to feed through the presses.

[@KarenPuzzles]

Interesting! That's something most people don't really think about.

[@mariannerady1137]

I live right across the lake Bodensee so Ravensburg is an hour away from Konstanz, Germany. I found out that there is a ticket for the Ravensburger Spieleland (park for kids) and in the park shop you can get discounted puzzles. So I've been there several times walking out with 2 ikea bags full... happy days!

[@TehAwesomer]

This is the very best kind of sponsored content. Good on Ravensburger.

[@MyLocsareREAL]

WHOA!!!! 🤯 this video was Sooo!!!! Fun!!! all the work that goes into one puzzle … makes me feel so honored to own Ravensburger puzzles… Karen thank you 🤩🥰

[@KarenPuzzles]

I know, there are so many jobs at each step along the way. I'm going to think about all of them every time I do another Ravensburger puzzle.

[@theblankpanther]

This is so cool. I’m glad that you were able to visit the behind the scenes and share with us. Ravensburger should consider opening some areas for limited public tours or having an on site museum/archive for the public.

[@CyberMesh]

3:55- this is a lot more important than it seems. We backed a board game that had tiles made from six different layers of cardboard and blackboard, and the latest print run of the game didn't get properly acclimated and all the board layers were splitting after they arrived. They had to completely redo the entire print run.

[@allysonmartin3161]

I loved seeing behind the scenes of the Ravensburger world! I’m so happy you got to see your puzzle being brought to life. It much have been quite a feeling ❤️❤❤

[@RubyNeumann]

Thank you for the tour in English... I just spent the weekend watching the German National Championships (First time doing Nationals for Deutschland). ... and at the end of every livestream, they had the Ravensburger factory movie but it was in German. So thank you for giving us a tour in English. I'd be interested in your thoughts on Germany's first National competition. It was amazing and very impressive for their first go around. So worth checking out.

[@KarenPuzzles]

I've been checking on the results online! Kathi and Chiara are killing it 💪🏻

[@RubyNeumann]

@@KarenPuzzles I adored the addition of children competing with the same puzzles as the adults in the individual round. They had their own division for under 18, so were awarded prizes for their division, but the puzzle was the same and the time allowed was the same. In Worlds, the children are only allowed in the pairs and teams. I thought that was extra special.

[@kimberlypaulson4545]

Are you still floating? Wow what a thrilling visit. So wonderful and I am so happy for you. How gracious of Ravensburger to make that happen. Happy puzzling!

[@rosesmith2714]

Never been so happy for a KZbinr ! Amazing !

[@ThisIsMeMorgan]

So fun! I have really enjoyed the factory tours I’ve done in the past. And seeing your own product? So fun

[@mikerx99]

when I got the notification that you uploaded i screamed because I was so excited😂😂

[@ZakiAoi]

11:41 as a walmart backroom worker that room is scary

[@RueRiposte]

That was so exciting! Storage was like a puzzle cathedral! So exciting for you to see your puzzle! And the neat and tidiness! Warms my German heart ❤. 😊

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Karen, this is such a moment in herstory and honestly, I am so happy to see this! Now this is a dream crossover. 👏🏽

[@lisahammond1208]

I'm so happy for you! What a wonderful opportunity and it was incredible to see you having so much fun!

[@GailMcCormick]

So dang cool! Thanks for sharing all the great behind the scenes shots!

[@michaelleary3123]

It was wonderful to see where my favorite brand of puzzles are born. What a treat, thank you!

[@rookjameson]

Fascinating that they put the bags of pieces in by hand. I suppose they are too unwieldy and unpredictable for machines to handle. 🤔 Also, as a german I can say good job on pronouncing Ravensburger correctly. I appreciate the effort 😊

[@petermarksteiner7754]

I think this step also doubles as a bit of quality control: check if the bags are damaged or something else is wrong.

[@Shinkevo]

I’m unsurprised the die cuts are handmade and the shapes are hand drawn! It looked like a computer made them! So impressive! I spotted my Chureito Pagoda/Mt Fuji puzzle which is the first puzzle I bought after I got inspired by all your videos.

[@asyoz]

I'll add myself to the group of people who were surprised that the cutting dies were made by hand. I'd love to see more information on this! I admit, I hadn't thought much about it, but, I would have thought they were created by CNC. Although, I guess, a CNC probably wouldn't get the cutting edge sharp enough. It would be awesome to see a video on the whole process of creating the cutting die. I didn't see any puzzles I've done because I don't do puzzles anymore, although I still love them. I did, however, LOVE that huge dog print that was shown a couple of times. It's awesome. (I can't do puzzles because I'm not well enough to sit up at a table, and, we have a few cats. Cats don't puzzle well... lol They sorta do their own pictures. On the floor. Sometimes chewed...

[@BSWVI]

This was so fun to see you there. It's not just that it's about puzzles but that you have so much happiness in everything you do on your channel!! 💕

[@dolorismccarthy7933]

Thanks for the video Karen. Loved the tour of the Ravensburger Factory. You reminded me of a kid in a candy store! ❤️🇨🇦

[@6enhoj6]

I'm genuinely impressed with the level of automation in their operation.

[@artwithnathanael]

Hi, Karen, thank you for the awesome tour of Ravensburger factory! I must have been awesome to see your own puzzle there!

[@Name_schon_vergeben]

It's nice to see you so happy. Hope you had a nice time here in Germany. 😊 I can't wait for the next part. I think it's good that the boxes are no longer shrink-wrapped. 👍🏼

[@trinkab]

I noticed a slight adjustment in your pronunciations of Ravensburger.😊 got it from the source?

[@doctorsphoenix4681]

This makes me feel better about myself, because I used to always pronounce it that way, but then I started to question myself when I’d hear Karen pronounce it like the bird raven, and thought, “well, she must be right since she’s a puzzle expert” and now I’m like wait I was right the whole time! Darn! 😆

[@trinkab]

@doctorsphoenix4681 I don't know if it is "right". I was asking if she got that pronunciation from when she was there. I've always called it like the bird as well, because in English when there is a single consonant between two vowels (specially if the second vowel is an e), the first vowel is a 'long vowel sound'.

[@mikerx99]

i'm addicted to watching how it's made because it's so fascinating and between that and the videos I've seen online Karen I am not kidding you have the best video of how they're made like it's astounding and the rumour all the pallets of puzzles are stored I was impressed by the beams that they have in between them! The hard work putting this video together after it was done I appreciate times 1000. when someone's walking around something they love and they have tears in your eyes you know that's the happiest moment of their life! 😁😁😁😁😁

[@palatina6626]

I'm from Germany and I have to watch your channel to get an inside view of my favorite puzzle factory! Awesome!! Thank you.

[@Rosie-n8m]

Exciting video... to literally see your own puzzle in the factory... wow! What a moment to remember forever.

[@yuDa398]

I’ll never get tired of Karen never getting tired of mentioning “that’s my puzzle”❤

[@lisam5576]

Really neat video! Thanks for taking us all along!

[@catouniverse]

the way I gasped when I saw the title of the video! I've been so excited about this, and it's sooo cool to see the inside of the factory! so many puzzles

[@Zatnicatel]

The puzzle I spotted that I've done is your puzzle! Thanks for that video - it was so interesting! Looking forward to the next one.

[@valentinavee]

This is so EXCLUSIVE! I feel blessed to have seen it.

[@KarenPuzzles]

You got amazing footage!

[@RoyceSchmidt]

Thank you for this video....The look of "glee" on your face was "priceless"...☺️👍

[@sergeantsarcasm7]

After this tour, when you get home and look at your collection, you'll be forever cursed to say, "that's not *that* many puzzles"

[@SuperMatyoO]

The video the entire puzzling community was eagerly waiting for. So cool.

[@Niki1968-s2f]

I know that was a dream come true plus seeing your puzzles, so exciting. Unbelievable the process and storage. I always wondered about the die making process. It would be interesting to see the process of our favorite vintage puzzles after seeing this modern and high tech puzzle making process.

[@brianfolsom9799]

I wished I came to the factory with you ❤ I’m glad you saw your puzzle that’s made by YOU!😊

[@arturguar5369]

Amazing, state-of-the-art machinery, always Ravensburger at the forefront, congratulations. It would also be interesting to see the process of a giant puzzle. Greetings!!!

[@sylvievignola1374]

Merci Karen .J'ai recommencé depuis ma retraite à refaire des puzzles et j'ai commandé tes puzzles sur amazone hâte de les recevoir. Je suis de Québec

[@xxmerrydeathxx]

I just competed in my first puzzle competition yesterday at a local library with my family! The puzzles weren't Ravensburger this time, but apparently Ravensburger has agreed to donate puzzles for the next competition at the library. So cool to see how these are made!

[@Ninkashi]

This was so interesting! :D I somehow didn't thing they printed the puzzle pictures on paper, before sticking it on the cardboard and the hand drawn puzzle cuts also surprised me!

[@teresadasilva4777]

When do the posters get put in the boxes, and are all their puzzles made there ?

[@KarenPuzzles]

We didn't get to see any posters, and I'm also curious when in the process those get put in. Good question!

[@unknownuser3000]

You are my favorite content creator, I don't even do any puzzles but you're so charming and positive and your content is a joy to watch. Thanks.

[@jeancarroccino8574]

Every puzzlers dream storage room......can you imagine......thx for bringing us there karen. ❤😊

[@SavannahHughes-m1m]

It is impressive how easily the information is absorbed thanks to your presentation.

[@rin-eri]

lol you have so many puzzles at home, i think you may need to rent out their giant puzzle room to store your growing collection XD

[@qqw743]

In a world that can be a bit harsh and unkind, Karen is everything we all should be: a ray of sunshine for others and herself.

[@kuttebulle]

It must be so fun for the factory as well to be giving a tour to such puzzle enthusiasts!

[@GloriaHearn-t3t]

Hi Karen -that must have been amazing to see all that. Ravensburger are certainly the best puzzles and the town looks lovely too.

[@CallHerCassie]

Do they have a bucket where all the missing pieces go?? 😂

[@hoppy6141]

I was surprised at the printing and now know why Ravensburger are so nice with that quality paper they use.

[@raelenecreed5513]

I cannot imagine how amazing it would be to see your own puzzle at the factory. You are very lucky, Karen

[@aartadventure]

Such an interesting video. Thank you for putting so much time and effort into sharing as many details as possible. Just learning about the printers, aluminium sheets, and paper was fascinating to me. What a trip it must be to see your own puzzle that you designed being prepared in a factory!