FAQs

🧩 ABOUT OUR PUZZLES

Mystery Matrix is a small, independent puzzle business based in Queensland, Australia. What started as a personal love for puzzling has grown into a space dedicated to thoughtfully selected jigsaw puzzles that value quality, creativity, and the experience of putting each piece together.

Rather than following trends or mass-market styles, we focus on bringing distinctive, well-crafted puzzles into Australia—many of which aren’t widely available locally. Every puzzle we offer is chosen for its design, finish, and how enjoyable it is to puzzle, so fellow puzzlers can discover something a little more special each time.

Every puzzle in our collection is thoughtfully chosen with a focus on artwork, quality, and the overall puzzling experience. Before any brand is introduced to our store, each puzzle is personally tested by me, along with a small group of dedicated puzzlers, to ensure it meets our standards for both feel and fit.

We partner with carefully selected international brands, many of which are not commonly available in Australia. This allows us to offer puzzles that feel special, distinctive, and different from what you’ll typically find in mainstream stores.

All puzzles sold at Mystery Matrix are legally imported and distributed within Australia and New Zealand. We work directly with our brand partners under formal distribution or enterprise agreements, which authorise us to sell their products in the AU & NZ region.

Each collection is pre-purchased by us and shipped to Australia in bulk, going through full customs clearance and compliance checks before arriving at our Brisbane warehouse. This ensures that every puzzle on our website is legitimately sourced, properly imported, and legally distributed by Mystery Matrix.

Yes. All artwork and illustrations featured on our puzzles are fully licensed and used with permission from the artists or brand owners. We work directly with our brand partners to ensure every design is authentic, properly licensed, and ethically produced.

This means when you purchase from Mystery Matrix, you’re supporting original artwork and the creators behind it, with the confidence that every puzzle is sourced responsibly.

Mystery Matrix puzzles are carefully curated for their quality, artwork, and unique finishes. Many of our puzzles feature special textures such as velvet, embossed, foil, or pearlescent finishes, offering a more sensory and immersive puzzling experience.

We take pride in the quality of our puzzles and want you to enjoy every piece of the experience. If your puzzle arrives with a missing or damaged piece, we’re here to help.

Simply email us at info@mysterymatrix.com.au with a photo of your puzzle, and we’ll arrange a replacement as quickly as possible. Our goal is to make sure you can complete and enjoy your puzzle just as it was meant to be.

We’re only able to provide replacements or resolve issues for puzzles purchased directly from Mystery Matrix, or from authorised retailers that we officially supply. This allows us to accurately verify the product and ensure proper support.

If you’re unsure whether your puzzle was purchased from one of our authorised retailers, you can check our stockist list, or feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to help point you in the right direction.

We regularly place new stock orders every 3–6 weeks to help keep our collection refreshed. If a puzzle you love is currently out of stock, feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to let you know the estimated time of arrival, if one is available.

Please note that some of our puzzles are produced in limited editions or small batches, and once they sell out, they may not be restocked. If you see a puzzle you love, we recommend purchasing it while it’s available to avoid missing out.

All puzzles sold on our website are stocked locally in our Brisbane, Queensland warehouse. Once your order is placed, it is dispatched directly from our local warehouse, ensuring faster delivery without the long wait times of overseas shipping.

At the moment, Mystery Matrix operates as an online store only. This allows us to focus on curating a wider range of unique, high-quality puzzles and delivering them directly to puzzlers across Australia.

You may still find our puzzles at selected authorised retailers and events from time to time. For updates, feel free to check our stockist list or follow us on social media.

✨ SPECIAL PUZZLE TEXTURES & FINISHES

Texture refers to the surface finish of the puzzle pieces. Different finishes create different tactile sensations, such as soft velvet, smooth matte, embossed details, or shimmering foil accents. These added textures make puzzling more engaging and allow puzzlers to enjoy an extra layer of sensory fun while completing a puzzle.

Textured jigsaw puzzles can be especially helpful for people (including children) who experience ADHD or focus challenges. The combination of tactile and visual stimulation keeps the hands and mind engaged at the same time, which can help reduce restlessness and support sustained attention.

Different textures act as a form of gentle sensory input, making puzzling more absorbing and enjoyable. This can help encourage a calm, focused state where distractions fade and the puzzler can stay engaged for longer periods.

Many puzzlers find that textured puzzles:

  • Encourage deeper focus and a natural “flow” state
  • Provide comforting sensory feedback that supports emotional wellbeing
  • Reduce visual fatigue and overwhelm by offering structured, non-distracting stimulation
  • Turn puzzling into a calming, mindful activity rather than a purely visual task

While everyone’s experience is different, many customers find textured puzzles to be a soothing and enjoyable way to unwind and focus.

Glint Glitter Puzzles:

  • These puzzles feature fine glitter accents that are sealed into the surface. The glitter does not shed or come off during puzzling, allowing you to enjoy a subtle sparkle without mess or residue.

Velvet Puzzles:

  • Finished with a soft, smooth coating. Velvet Puzzles offer a gentle, comforting texture that feels smooth and calming under your fingertips while reducing glare.

Embossed Puzzles:

  • Our embossed puzzles feature a lightly textured top finish, rather than deep raised patterns. This subtle embossing adds tactile interest so the surface doesn’t feel completely flat like paper, while still allowing pieces to fit smoothly together.

The specific texture and finish of each puzzle are always clearly listed on the product information page, so you can explore the details before choosing the puzzle that suits you best.

No. All of our puzzles are precision-cut to ensure a secure and satisfying fit, regardless of texture or finish. Once completed, the puzzle holds together well and can be lifted or framed without the need for glue or additional support.

No. The brands we select use high-quality materials and carefully controlled finishing processes that do not create excessive puzzle dust. Textured finishes such as Velvet (Flocked), Embossed, and Glint Glitter are professionally applied and sealed to ensure a clean and enjoyable puzzling experience.

You may notice a small amount of paper dust when opening a new puzzle, which is normal for most jigsaw puzzles regardless of finish. However, the texture or finish itself does not cause additional shedding, loose glitter, or residue during use.

All puzzles from the brands we select are designed to feel satisfying to handle while remaining clean, durable, and comfortable to puzzle.

🚚 ORDERS & SHIPPING

All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Brisbane, Queensland.

Shipping times vary depending on your location. Because all stock is held locally in Australia, you won’t need to wait weeks for overseas delivery.

For detailed delivery timeframes and options, please refer to our Shipping Policy page.

At this time, we primarily serve customers in Australia and New Zealand. If you have a specific international or wholesale enquiry, please feel free to contact us.

For faster delivery, you can select Australia Post Express Post at checkout. Simply choose the Express Post option on the cart page before completing your order.

Mystery Matrix operates as an online business and does not have a public shopfront or warehouse access. However, local pickup may be available in certain cases. Please refer to our Shipping Policy for more information.

If you notice an issue with your order, please email us as soon as possible. We’re happy to help if the order hasn’t yet been dispatched. Once an order has been dispatched, we’re unfortunately unable to make changes.

In some cases, yes. We occasionally receive enquiries from customers who have seen a puzzle from one of the brands we stock but it isn’t currently available on our website. Where possible, we may be able to arrange a special pre-order, with an estimated waiting time of 3–8 weeks.

If you have a specific puzzle in mind, please email us with the details and we’ll do our best to assist.

If an item is out of stock, you can enter your email address in the “Notify me when back in stock” field on the product page. You’ll receive an email as soon as the item becomes available again.

We want you to love the puzzle you purchase. In the rare event that you receive a defective product, we can offer a replacement or a refund. Please contact us within 5 days of receiving your order so we can assist you.

For all other return conditions, please refer to our Refund Policy page.

🎁 GIFT CARDS

Our digital gift cards are delivered by email and can be easily redeemed at checkout using a unique code.

Yes. Mystery Matrix gift cards are valid for 3 years from the date of purchase, in accordance with Australian regulations.

Yes. Gift cards can be used on all products available on our website.

To deliver the gift card, we require the recipient’s name and email address. This ensures the gift card is sent directly to the intended recipient.

Yes. There is an optional message box on the gift card order page where you can leave a personal note for the recipient.

Yes. You can select a preferred delivery date on the gift card order page. If no date is selected, the gift card will be sent to the recipient within 24 hours of purchase.

No. Once a gift card order has been completed, we’re unable to offer refunds for either used or unused gift cards.

At this time, we offer digital (e-gift) cards only.

🎥 Mystery Matrix Live Order

A Mystery Matrix Live Order is a special checkout option used only during our Mystery Matrix Live events on Instagram or TikTok. It allows customers who have been allocated a puzzle during the live stream to complete their purchase online.

The Live Order product is only for customers who have been allocated a puzzle by the host during a live stream.

Please do not purchase unless you have been allocated a puzzle live.

Follow us on Instagram or TikTok. Live dates and times are announced on our social media prior to each event.

When a puzzle is shown during the live stream, the host will explain how to claim it. To claim, simply type the requested word or code in the comments. Claims are processed in the order they appear on the host’s screen, and the first valid comment will be allocated the puzzle.

If your claim is successful, the host will confirm it live and provide you with a puzzle number to enter when placing your order.

Orders placed without a valid live allocation cannot be processed and may be cancelled.

Live events may feature:

  • Clearance stock
  • Discontinued designs
  • Older stock
  • Puzzles with box imperfections

All puzzle conditions are clearly shown and explained during the live stream.

Yes. All puzzles sold during live events are brand new and unused, unless otherwise stated.

Live sale purchases are final. No refunds or exchanges are offered for:

  • Change of mind
  • Disclosed box imperfections

If there is an issue beyond what was disclosed, please contact us and we’ll assist.

All live sale orders are dispatched from our Brisbane warehouse.

Live sale orders are available for Australia only.

Orders are dispatched after live sale reconciliation. Please allow standard processing time following the live event.

Yes. You may add other in-stock puzzles from our website to your cart along with your Mystery Matrix Live Order and check out together in a single order.

Please ensure your live order has been correctly allocated during the live stream and that all required live order details are entered before completing checkout.

If payment is not completed within the timeframe stated during the live event, the allocated puzzle may be:

  • Released back into the live sale, or
  • Offered to the next participant

To keep our live events fair and enjoyable for everyone, repeated failure to complete payment after allocation may result in the participant being restricted from claiming items in future live events.

If you require perfect packaging, live sales may not be suitable, as some items may have minor box imperfections.

If you have questions:

For full live sale rules and instructions, please refer to the Mystery Matrix Live Order product description before purchasing.