Your Guide to Puzzles in Texas
Texas Stores by City
Dallas/Fort Worth
Froggie’s 5 & 10
Froggie’s 5 & 10 is a quirky, retro-inspired toy store located in Dallas, Texas, known for its nostalgic charm and fun, family-friendly vibe. Originally a Knox Street staple, it now resides in Hillside Village, offering a wide range of classic toys, games, gag gifts, and a well-curated selection of puzzles from brands like Galison, Mudpuppy, and LEGO. With its colorful interior, kid-sized entry door, and helpful staff, Froggie’s is a favorite local spot for both longtime fans and curious newcomers looking for something playful and unique.
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Madness Games & Comics
Madness Games & Comics is a high-energy pop‑culture mega‑store in Plano, TX, packed with comics, board games, RPG gear, miniatures, trading cards and yes, a solid puzzle section that includes brands like Ravensburger, University Games, Dixit, Potter Puzzles, The OP Puzzles, and more. With its massive, well-curated selection and gaming tables that host regular events and open play sessions, it’s a go-to spot for both puzzle enthusiasts and the broader gaming community.
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The Toy Maven
The Toy Maven is a beloved family‑owned toy emporium in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, with three charming locations in Preston Hollow, Southlake, and Park Cities. Founded by former teacher Candace Williams in 2007, it's designed to evoke nostalgia with an expert, welcoming touch that’s true to its name, "maven" meaning a trusted expert. Their stores boast an impressive puzzle and brain‑teaser section featuring celebrated brands like Ravensburger, Djeco, eeBoo, and White Mountain, offering over 240 styles to explore.
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The Toy Tree
The Toy Tree is a vibrant, nostalgia‑tinged toy store in Plano Texas that doubles as a discovery haven for puzzle lovers. Located in the Lakeside Market, it offers a rich assortment from whimsical children’s shapes to complex 2000‑piece Ravensburger puzzles making it a standout stop for puzzle fans of all ages. On top of the stellar selection, the store hosts festive craft camps and curated gift boxes around the holidays, adding a dash of delight to puzzle shopping.
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Toy Works
Toy Works in Fort Worth is a charming, old-school toy store with a strong focus on creative play and puzzles are a big part of that. Tucked among classic toys and learning games, you'll find a well-curated puzzle selection including flat jigsaw puzzles, 3D models, and hands-on building sets like Magna-Tiles. The store’s warm, nostalgic vibe and thoughtful inventory make it a go-to spot for puzzle lovers of all ages.
Photo Source: https://www.instagram.com/toy_works_tx/
Toys Unique!
Toys Unique! in Dallas is a long-standing local favorite with a strong selection of high-quality puzzles for all ages. Located in Inwood Village, the shop features top brands like Ravensburger, Djeco, and BeginAgain, offering everything from classic jigsaws to creative brain teasers. It’s a great stop for puzzle lovers looking for thoughtful, well-curated options in a warm, boutique setting.
Austin
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Terra Toys
Terra Toys is an Austin institution since the late 1970s. This locally‑owned, full‑floor toy emporium offers a beautifully curated mix of classic, handmade, and unique toys—and puzzles are a big part of that. You’ll find wooden puzzles, challenging jigsaws, brain‑teasers, and artistic and educational puzzle sets from various brands. With spacious aisles, excellent customer service, and a magical nostalgic vibe, it’s a favorite place to browse, discover something special, or pick a gift. The store also includes an art gallery and espresso bar, making it more than just a shopping stop.
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Toy Joy
Toy Joy has been part of Austin’s toy landscape since 1987. It’s a colorful, quirky store that sells a mixture of nostalgic classics, novelty items, collectibles, and playful gifts for all ages. Their puzzle selection is one of the things that stands out, alongside toys and games, they often carry board games and jigsaws, plus themed or pop‑culture puzzles, which makes it a fun stop if you're hunting for something unique or artistic. The vibe is friendly, adventurous, and welcoming, ideal for wandering, discovering something unusual, or grabbing a puzzle as a gift.
Photo Source: https://www.austinmonthly.com/toy-joy-reclaims-its-magic-with-a-new-burnet-road-location/
USA Toy Factory
USA Toy Factory in Barton Creek Square offers a vibrant and well-curated selection of puzzles alongside classic toys and games. Their puzzle collection includes a variety of jigsaw puzzles, brain teasers, and educational sets designed for all ages and skill levels. With options ranging from simple children’s puzzles to more challenging adult sets, it’s a fun, family-friendly destination where puzzle enthusiasts can find engaging and unique challenges that spark creativity and learning.
Photo Source: https://www.facebook.com/usatoy.shop/
Bat City Games & Comics
Bat City Games & Comics is a locally owned shop in South Austin that blends comics, board games, and puzzles into one fun, family-friendly space. Their puzzle section includes a variety of options, from beginner jigsaws to more complex and theme-based challenges. Whether you're into pop culture puzzles or classic designs, there’s something for every age and skill level. With a welcoming staff and casual game night atmosphere, Bat City is a great stop for puzzle lovers looking for both variety and community.
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Game Kastle
Game Kastle Austin is a large game and hobby superstore in Wells Branch that offers a strong in‑person puzzle selection alongside board games, card games, RPG supplies, and miniatures. Their puzzle offerings include jigsaws, logic puzzles, and themed sets, making it a great place to shop for both casual puzzlers and serious puzzle collectors. The store has plenty of space to browse, and staff are helpful in pointing out new and interesting puzzles or hard‑to‑find sets.
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HobbyTown
HobbyTown Austin is a locally loved hobby shop that carries more than just RC cars and model kits, it also has a solid in-person selection of puzzles for all ages. From colorful jigsaws and educational puzzles to themed sets based on pop culture, you’ll find a little something for everyone. The staff are knowledgeable and welcoming, ready to help you find a puzzle that fits your interest or skill level. Whether you're shopping for yourself, a gift, or a family activity, it's a great spot to browse and buy puzzles locally.
Photo Source: https://www.hobbytown.com/austin-n-tx/l128
Houston
Nan’s Games & Comics
Nan’s Games & Comics Too is a Houston staple for comics, board games, and a strong, walk‑in puzzle selection that satisfies both casual puzzlers and collectors. Their offerings include family‑friendly jigsaws, novelty and theme puzzles (pop culture, fantasy, etc.), and “harder” puzzles for folks who want a challenge. The store’s cozy, lived‑in vibe, combined with helpful staff, makes browsing fun—and you’ll often hear regulars saying they “always find something new” when visiting.
Tomfoolery Toys & Books
Tomfoolery Toys & Books is a delightful Houston toy & gift boutique that carries a well‑chosen assortment of puzzles in addition to books, toys, and novelty gifts. Their puzzle selection includes colorful jigsaws, educational puzzles that help younger users learn shapes and patterns, and novelty or themed puzzles that appeal to older kids or adults. With a warm, friendly atmosphere and staff who take the time to help you pick just the right set, it’s an excellent spot to visit if you're looking to purchase a meaningful puzzle in person rather than just ordering online.
Photo Source: https://www.facebook.com/NansGamesAndComics/
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All The Feels
All The Feels is a boutique gift shop in Midtown Houston that carries a curated, design‑driven selection of gifts and lifestyle pieces. Among its goods are a few puzzles, carefully chosen, artistically interesting sets rather than bulk ones. If you appreciate puzzles that double as art or meaningful decor, this shop gives you a chance to pick up something distinctive. The space is cozy, beautifully styled, and run with a strong eye for aesthetics.
Photo Source: https://allthefeelsshop.com/
Whole Earth Provision Co.
Whole Earth Provision Co. in Houston is primarily an outdoor‑gear & lifestyle shop, but they also carry a nicely curated selection of books, nature/gift items, and novelty goods that sometimes include artistically themed puzzles or visual design pieces. The vibe is outdoorsy‑meets‑curio, so puzzles you’ll find here are more likely to have themes tied to nature, travel, art, or animals. Both Shepherd and Post Oak locations are staffed with people who know what makes for a quality gift or stylish piece, which helps if you're hunting for a puzzle that’s more than a basic jigsaw.
Photo Source: https://www.wholeearthprovision.com/https://allthefeelsshop.com/
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The MFA Shop in Houston provides a refined gift shop experience where art lovers can find more than prints and books, there’s also a thoughtful collection of puzzles. These are often art‑inspired or exhibit‑themed designs, appealing to those who enjoy puzzles with good aesthetics and design value. The shop’s location inside the Beck Building and its curated selection make it a nice stop for visitors wanting something beautiful, creative, or decorative as well as fun.
Photo Source: https://www.mfah.org/about
Kuhl-Linscomb
Kuhl‑Linscomb in Houston is a large, upscale design and lifestyle emporium known for its wide array of home goods, gifts, stationery, and books and yes, puzzles are part of the mix. Their puzzle selection tends to include novelty designs, artful jigsaw sets, and pop culture puzzles tucked into their gift/home decor offerings. If you like browsing for puzzles in a stylish environment, this store delivers aesthetic appeal, helpful presentation, and occasional surprises.
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San Antonio
San Antonio Museum of Art
The SAMA Museum Shop in San Antonio offers a carefully curated selection of art-inspired puzzles alongside books, gifts, and design-forward merchandise. Puzzle lovers will find unique jigsaws that reflect the museum’s global collections, ranging from fine art prints to culturally themed designs. Whether you're looking for a meaningful souvenir or a beautiful, frame-worthy challenge, the Shop adds an artistic twist to traditional puzzle shopping.
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Nowhere Bookshop
Nowhere Bookshop is a vibrant indie bookstore in San Antonio founded by Jenny Lawson that mixes books, puzzles, and unique gifts with a cozy cafe/bar atmosphere. Their puzzle selection includes design‑driven novelty sets, artist‑oriented puzzles, and visually interesting sets ideal for gifting or decorating. With welcoming staff and an environment made for lingering, it’s a go‑to place when you want to browse more than just books.
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