What we’re about
Like jigsaw puzzles, board games, and more? Join the Puzzles and Games Westland group for fun, casual gaming events around western Wayne County.
Why game with us?
- Improve your thinking skills
- Meet new people!
- Check out new places
- Reduce stress!
Family friendly. No prior game knowledge needed.
Featured event
Jigsaw Puzzle Race
If you love jigsaw puzzles, join us at our next jigsaw puzzle race! This casual speedpuzzling event is a great way to keep your mind sharp, and meet new people and other puzzle enthusiasts! This event is open to puzzlers of all levels, including beginners! The first team to complete the mystery 500 piece puzzle first wins!
We will be holding the puzzle race at The Upkeep Games in Canton, a newer board game shop that opened in 2025! Check out their TCG events, tabletop, and board games out for sale! We greatly appreciate The Upkeep Games for hosting the puzzle race.
Teams: You will work in teams of 2 to solve the puzzle. You can choose your own teammate, or we can match you up with another participant at the event. Each teammate will need to have their own ticket to participate. Teams may keep their puzzles after the event.
Children under 16 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Date: January 24, 2026 at 12pm
Location: The Upkeep Games - Canton, 43675 Ford Rd, Canton, MI 48187
Tickets:
$15/person. You must register using one of the links below to participate.
https://www.blobworldgames.com/event-details/jigsaw-puzzle-race
OR
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jigsaw-puzzle-race-tickets-1978758165941
Registering on meetup does not guarantee a spot for this event.
Puzzle competition rules:
- Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in.
- Puzzles will be covered with a bag to prevent participants from seeing the puzzle before the race begins. Do not open the bags until the race starts.
- You may bring your own box holders and sorting trays. Otherwise, no outside help or digital aids allowed.
- We will do our best to pair up single participants, however there is a chance you may not have a partner for the race.
Upcoming events
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Jigsaw Puzzle Race
Upkeep Games, 43675 Ford Rd, Canton, MI, USIf you love jigsaw puzzles, join us at our next jigsaw puzzle race! This casual speedpuzzling event is a great way to keep your mind sharp, and meet new people and other puzzle enthusiasts! This event is open to puzzlers of all levels, including beginners! The first team to complete the mystery 500 piece puzzle first wins!
We will be holding the puzzle race at The Upkeep Games in Canton, a newer board game shop that opened in 2025! Check out their TCG events, tabletop, and board games out for sale! We greatly appreciate The Upkeep Games for hosting the puzzle race.
Teams: You will work in teams of 2 to solve the puzzle. You can choose your own teammate, or we can match you up with another participant at the event. Each teammate will need to have their own ticket to participate. Teams may keep their puzzles after the event.
Children under 16 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Date: January 24, 2026 at 12pm
Location: The Upkeep Games - Canton, 43675 Ford Rd, Canton, MI 48187
Tickets:
$15/person. You must register using one of the links below to participate.
https://www.blobworldgames.com/event-details/jigsaw-puzzle-race
OR
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jigsaw-puzzle-race-tickets-1978758165941
Registering on meetup does not guarantee a spot for this event.
Puzzle competition rules:
- Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in.
- Puzzles will be covered with a bag to prevent participants from seeing the puzzle before the race begins. Do not open the bags until the race starts.
- You may bring your own box holders and sorting trays. Otherwise, no outside help or digital aids allowed.
- We will do our best to pair up single participants, however there is a chance you may not have a partner for the race.
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