Spot Check: The Best Puzzles & Gifts
Editor’s Note: Originally published December 14, 2020. Updated December 9, 2021.
A lot of us look forward to relaxing a bit or maybe traveling if we have the opportunity to retire, but Bob Riggs had a different idea. He asked his ten grandchildren if any of them wanted to start a business with him, and the 7-year-old twins took him up on the offer. If it became a success, it'd create a fund for their college education and help them build a nest egg.
Fun on Hewitt Ave // Garret Hunt
A puzzle shop was a perfect fit for two kids and their grandfather who's a lifelong fan of puzzles. They started selling online three years ago and recently announced they were opening a physical store in Everett. With everyone staying home, looking for new hobbies, and revisiting old favorite ones, 2020 turned out to be the perfect time to sell puzzles and games.
Shop owner Bob Riggs // Garret Hunt
When you visit, you'll find packed shelves, perfect for browsing when you're not sure what your next puzzle should be. Bob also stocks lots of other gift options like candy, mugs, calendars, and games so you can knock a few more people off your holiday list while you're there. Check out the educational toys, kitchen items, and fun home decor, too.
If you're a frequent puzzle buyer, it pays to come to the store. The rewards program lets you save up for a one-time discount, and you always get 5% off if you use cash. The highly-organized website is easy and efficient for online orders, but because of a medical emergency and shipping concerns, purchases must be in store for the holiday 2021 season.
The Best Puzzles & Gifts
1315 Hewitt Ave
Everett, WA 98201
(206) 883-5429
Christopher Bragg works from home in Everett and loves walking, swimming, and cats. You can find him all over town, but only if you keep weird hours and avoid crowds like he does.
