In-Store Signings & Events
I love partnering with retailers through in-store signings and events! These visits are a great way to introduce customers to the stories behind the puzzles, answer questions, and create excitement around the product. I offer signings at no additional cost to retailers and promote the event through my own channels to help drive customer interest. I’m always happy to work with stores to find a date and format that works best for their customers.
Upcoming Events:
Dayton's Holiday Market - Southdale
November 19 - December 24
Signing Dates TBD during this time!
Past Events:
Friday, July 10th 3-5pm Puzzles by James, Mall of America
Saturday, April 25th, 10am-Noon, Coborn's Marketplace, Plymouth
Puzzle Twist® Collaboration:
Midwest Road Trip
When I first began talking with Tony at Puzzle Twist about creating a PuzzleTwist® collaboration, a Midwest road trip felt like the perfect fit. Many of the attractions featured in this puzzle were inspired by real stops I have visited during my travels across the Midwest. I filled this puzzle with attractions from 12 different states, blending iconic landmarks with hidden gems and offbeat roadside stops you might otherwise drive right past. From giant sculptures and historic highways to classic tourist traps and small-town surprises, Midwest Road Trip is designed to capture the fun of wandering America’s backroads. The best road trips always include a few surprises — and this one is no exception since the puzzle differs slightly from the box!
Sold at your favorite puzzle retailers, or online at PuzzleTwist.com! Want this one in your store? Contact Tony!
‘National Puzzle Day on Twin Cities Live"
KSTP-TV Channel 5 - January 29, 2026
It’s National Puzzle Day, and as “grandma hobbies” become all the rage in 2026, it’s the perfect time to piece together some fun! Join us with Melanie Rice from Rice Creative Services as she shares delightful secrets to make your puzzling experience unforgettable.
"We're going to talk a little bit about puzzling on National Puzzle Day. And today, we have puzzle designer, Melanie Rice, of Rice Creative Services here with her tips and tricks on making the most of your puzzling. Alright, Melanie, why are you so obsessed with puzzling!"
"So I have been a puzzler my whole life. My family and I puzzle together all the time. It's one of the best things you can do when you are sitting around the table, and you can puzzle, and you can visit at the same time..."
Photo by Sarah Does Puzzles
‘If You’re Not Sweating, You’re Not Puzzling Hard Enough!’: How Minnesota Became a Competitive Puzzling Hot Spot
Did you know St. Paul is home to the largest puzzle competition in the country?
By Stacy Brooks, November 5, 2025
Below is the excerpt from the article that mentions our puzzle collection. You can read the full article at Racket.com
“I think Minnesotans get excited about Minnesota. Rather than doing a scenic European landscape, people like to do one that has the Minnesota state capital in the background or one that has Minnesota not-so-nice things like mosquitoes or a bear going through a campsite,” says Schuler.
Rice Creative Services is another Minnesota-based puzzle company, offering several puzzles featuring local trivia, landmarks, and even hotdishes. Graphic designer Melanie Rice hand-draws the whimsical art for each puzzle, and two new puzzles featuring Minnesota desserts and animals will be available in January 2026."