Jan van Haasteren 'The Dutch Game Factory' 1000 pieces

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Jan van Haasteren Puzzle 'The Dutch Game Factory'

I created the puzzle "The Dutch Spellenfabriek" (Puzzle Works) – this is number 1110100539, released in 2025 on November 1st. This puzzle was designed by Dick Heins Studio Jan van Haasteren. It's this puzzle:

and this is the front of the box:

and this is the back of the box:

There is also a poster included with this puzzle:

What is the 'Dutch Game Factory'?

The Dutch Games Factory (NSF) is a leading producer of board games and puzzles in the Netherlands. The company is known as a "one-stop shop" within the games industry: development, production, purchasing, logistics, quality control, and compliance are all combined under one roof. This allows the factory to help both large brands and small publishers bring their games and puzzles to market. The focus is on quality, sustainability, and efficiency, including the use of recycled cardboard, FSC-certified paper, and local production partners.

History

The history of De Nederlandse Spellenfabriek (The Dutch Games Factory) dates back to 1853, when Royal Hausemann & Hötte NV (H&H) was founded in Amsterdam. In the decades that followed, this company became a household name in the toy world, known for classics like Meccano and Dinky Toys. In 1950, H&H decided to open its own production facility to become independent in the production of games and puzzles. This factory was named "De Nederlandse Spellenfabriek" (The Dutch Games Factory). Millions of products rolled off the production line there, including well-known brands like Jumbo, Papita, and King. Production initially took place in Amsterdam, later moved to Wognum, and finally to Medemblik, where the current factory opened in 2007.

The opening by Queen Máxima

The opening of the new factory in Medemblik took place on October 17, 2007, and was performed by Her Majesty Queen Máxima. That same year, a puzzle was also released depicting a scene of a woman getting out of a car—presumably a nod to this special moment. If you look closely, this woman does indeed appear to be Queen Máxima, which gives the year of publication (2007) additional significance. This description therefore fits the 500-piece puzzle released in 2007 under the title "The openingThis is also an anniversary puzzle, designed by Jan van Haasteren:

Connection with Jumbo

The Dutch Spellenfabriek has a direct historical connection with Jumbo, one of the best-known game and puzzle brands in the Netherlands. Jumbo originated from the parent company Hausemann & Hötte, which founded the Spellenfabriek in 1950. For many years, the NSF produced all Jumbo games and puzzles in-house. Although the corporate structure has changed over the years and NSF now operates as an independent organization, that connection with Jumbo remains an important part of Dutch toy history.

Today's Activities

Today, De Nederlandse Spellenfabriek (The Dutch Games Factory) is a modern production partner for publishers both domestically and internationally. Millions of games and puzzles leave the production line in Medemblik every year. The company distinguishes itself through customization and flexibility: from small print runs for independent publishers to large production runs for international brands. The factory combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and a strong focus on sustainability. This ensures that NSF remains an indispensable link in the world of games and puzzles – and a living piece of Dutch gaming heritage.

This puzzle falls into the Category 'Anniversary' puzzles

This puzzle was published to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the NSF (Dutch Game Factory). In 1950, H&H decided to open its own production facility to become independent in the production of games and puzzles. This factory was named "The Dutch Game Factory." The exact date in 1950 is unknown. So, in 2025, the NSF will be exactly 75 years old! The Dutch Game Factory was opened on October 17, 2007, by Queen Máxima. In 2007, the factory moved to a completely new location in Medemblik. This modern production facility was officially opened by Queen Máxima on October 17, 2007—a symbolic moment marking the transition from traditional to sustainable, automated production.

This puzzle falls in the category 'Jubilee puzzles' by Jan van Haasteren. These puzzles have all come out in honor of the existence of an organization or collaboration for x number of years. Do you want to know exactly which anniversary puzzles are available?
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Explanation in a video on this puzzle

I have made an explanation of this puzzle in a video:

Laying this puzzle

Review video of this puzzle

I made another review video of this puzzle with fun and recurring elements:

As an addition, because I indicated in the video that I don't know exactly, in the following image you see 'C loves M':

What does this mean? You often encounter this in Dick Heins' puzzles; for example, it also appears in the puzzle "The Cheese MarketAnd it means "C loves M" means: Corinne and Maurice. Maurice is a good friend of Dick Heins, and I think Corinne is his wife or girlfriend. You can see Maurice here with his dog, and he's always in a wheelchair:

How long will it take you to complete this 1000 piece puzzle?

I completed the puzzle 'The Dutch Game Factory' at a leisurely pace and it took me several days. It's a nice puzzle mat made on the floor in the living room. I do take the time, but not very precisely, it remains a hobby that puzzles! But to give you an idea of ​​how long it took me to complete this 1000 piece JvH puzzle:

• Explaining the pieces: 20 minutes
• Laying the edges = 25 minutes
• Laying the rest of the pieces = 5 hours and 30 minutes
• Which made me do this puzzle in total = 6 hours and 15 minutes. It used to take me almost always 8 hours, but I have a special tip to be able to puzzle a lot faster

About Jumbo puzzles

Jumbo (not to be confused with our supermarket Jumbo!) makes toys, games and puzzles. Jumbo, for example, has made the very well-known games such as “Human don't get annoyed” and “Stratego” and “PimPamPet”. Games that have been around for generations and are still widely played by both young and old. Jumbo has been making and developing toys since about 1900. In the early years of the company, only toys from other countries were imported to the Netherlands. However, since about 1930 it was decided to also make their own toys, at the time manufacturing wooden toys, which was very popular at the time. Almost all toys in those years were made of wood. An important spearhead was that the toys made by Jumbo had to be of very good quality; it had to be as strong as an Elephant. An elephant had to stand on it! The red elephant has been the hallmark of Jumbo's games and puzzles for years. The name Jumbo and the red elephant together form the logo from about 1935. The Jumbo elephant is drawn by Mr. Möhr. He worked at an advertising agency and regularly signed for Hausemann & Hötte. Mr Möhr was at one point commissioned to design a beautiful new elephant logo for the Hausemann & Hötte toys. The logo has changed a bit since then. For example, the eye has grown over the years and has dropped slightly more, resulting in a friendlier elephant.

In the past, the elephant was not only used in the color red, but in all kinds of colors such as blue, yellow, black, white and green. All those colors were cozy and playful. For example, one time there was a yellow elephant on the box and the other time a red one. It was usually looked at which color best matched the color of the box. It was not until the end of the 60s that the red elephant was definitively chosen. Red is a color that stands out and attracts attention.

From 1945 Jumbo also started to focus on games made of cardboard. Jumbo has therefore been a guarantee for strong quality for years! Jumbo is a unique Dutch company with a rich history, with its head office in Zaandam. About 130 employees work for Jumbo. With a turnover of €75 million, Jumbo is a medium-sized European player in toys. Jumbo has sales offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom. They export to more than 25 countries around the world.

In 1980 Jumbo starts the production of Jan van Haasteren Puzzles.

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