Two identical puzzles, one countdown, a finish that is closer than expected. It is a $ at home date that runs about 1-3 hrs, in three steps.

Updated October 2026

Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Two identical puzzles, one countdown, a finish that is closer than expected.

Strike 1Buy two identical small jigsaw puzzles, one hundred pieces or fewer each.
Strike 2Race to finish first at separate tables, no peeking at the other's progress.
Strike 3Whoever finishes first picks the next game night's activity.

Upgrade itStep up to a harder puzzle size once the first race feels too easy.

RaincheckOne puzzle split in half by color still runs a smaller version of the race.

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