Custom Puzzle Printing & Manufacturing
Made in the USA

Our current minimum is 2,000 units per title. That is a real production run on offset presses. We are evaluating new equipment that would open up smaller quantities, so lower minimums are coming soon. We scale to 50,000+ for retail and wholesale orders. Contact us to discuss what's right for your project.

It depends on piece count, size, finish, packaging, and quantity. A 500-piece puzzle in a rigid box at 5,000 units will cost significantly less per unit than a 2,000-unit run of the same spec. We quote every job individually, submit your specs and you'll typically hear back within one business day.

Lead times vary by project complexity and time of year. Contact us with your specs and target in-hands date and we'll give you a realistic schedule. Rush scheduling is available, discuss your deadline when you request a quote.

Commercial puzzle manufacturing uses offset lithography to print the image onto paper, which is laminated and mounted to chipboard. Steel-rule dies then cut the board into interlocking pieces. The process is similar to packaging manufacturing, and the quality depends heavily on press calibration, board weight, lamination adhesion, and die precision. Check the process section above for the full breakdown.

Yes. We're set up for wholesale and bulk orders. Pricing tiers improve at 5,000, 10,000+, and above. The more you order, the lower your per-unit cost, that's the nature of offset printing. If you're a retailer or distributor looking for wholesale custom puzzles, request a quote with your projected annual volume and we'll build a pricing structure.

Every puzzle we produce is printed and manufactured in the United States. Our offset printing facility is at 929 W 16th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202. The full production process, from offset printing and lamination to die-cutting, assembly, and packaging, is completed domestically. If you need "Made in USA" documentation for your packaging, contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

G7 Master Colorspace (color accuracy), ISO 9001:2015 (quality management), and FSC (responsibly sourced paper). These are audited annually and govern our daily operations. We provide certification documentation to clients who need it for retail buyer compliance or procurement requirements.

Yes. We produce press proofs and can run a small sample set so you can evaluate piece fit, color accuracy, board weight, and packaging before committing to a full production run. Ask your rep about sampling when you request a quote.

Gloss gives you high shine and vivid color pop, standard for most retail puzzles. Matte is flat and non-reflective, which works well for photography or fine art images. Soft-touch has a velvety feel that premium and boutique brands prefer. Linen adds a subtle woven texture that hides fingerprints and gives a tactile quality without the shine. Each finish affects how the puzzle feels in hand, not just how it looks.

We prefer print-ready PDF, Adobe Illustrator (.ai), or TIFF at 300 dpi minimum at final output size, in CMYK color mode. Send it anyway if it's not print-ready, our prepress team reviews every file and will tell you exactly what needs to change. No charge for the review.

We offer rigid 2-piece boxes (retail standard), tuck-end boxes, and polybags with header cards. Box printing is full-color all panels, top, bottom, and sides. Add-ons include shrink wrap, poster inserts, tamper seals, UPC/barcodes, and shrink-bundled retail packs. If you need branded packaging that matches your existing product line, we can match colors and finishes.

Yes. Indianapolis sits at a major freight crossroads, we have competitive shipping rates to both coasts and everywhere in between. We ship to retail locations, Amazon prep centers, fulfillment warehouses, and direct-to-business addresses across the continental US. International shipping is available on a per-project basis.