Faces That Tell Stories
From political leaders to cultural icons, explore portrait puzzles in stunning artistic styles
Political Portraits
Leaders & changemakers
oil painting
Football Portraits
Sports legends
charcoal drawing
60's Portraits
Icons of an era
psychedelic art
Fashion Portraits
Style & elegance
ink illustration
Maori Portraits
Cultural heritage
traditional painting
Historical Portraits
Legends of the past
pencil sketch
Music Portraits
Rhythms & melodies
acrylic painting
Literary Portraits
Writers & poets
line drawing
Puzzles That Educate
Every puzzle tells a deeper story with educational content built into the experience
Historical Context
Each portrait puzzle includes stories about the person, their era, achievements, and impact on history. Learn while you build.
Cultural Heritage
Discover diverse cultures through portrait puzzles featuring Maori, Pacific, and global icons with authentic cultural narratives.
Philosophical Depth
Explore the ideas and philosophies behind each face. Perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, and curious minds.
The Story Behind PuzzleEmpire
Founded by John & Chim in Christchurch, New Zealand
PuzzleEmpire was born from a simple truth: puzzles are more than entertainment—they're meditative, creative, and deeply fun.
John and Chim, lifelong puzzle enthusiasts from Christchurch, spent countless hours piecing together everything from landscapes to portraits. They discovered that the best puzzles told stories— stories of faces, places, moments in history, and ideas worth contemplating.
But they also realized something was missing: the ability for anyone to create their own meaningful puzzles and share them with the world. So they built PuzzleEmpire—a platform where artists, educators, and puzzle lovers can design custom puzzles, add educational context, and even turn their creations into physical products.
"Every puzzle piece is a moment of meditation. Every completed puzzle is a story told."
— John & Chim, Founders
How It Works
Your creative journey from concept to physical puzzle
Design Studio
Upload artwork, choose puzzle shapes, add educational stories. Our drag-and-drop studio makes creation effortless and fun.
Your Own Shop
Every creator gets their own shop. Connect to Stripe, set your prices, and start selling your unique puzzle designs to the world.
Production & Shipping
Design custom packaging, connect to production partners, and we handle manufacturing and shipping. You focus on creating.
Artist Profiles
Build your portfolio, showcase your puzzle designs, and connect with a community of creators and puzzle enthusiasts.
Trading System
Trade puzzles with other collectors, discover rare designs, and build your collection through our peer-to-peer trading marketplace.
What Creators Say
Join thousands of artists making meaningful puzzles
"I've sold over 200 political portrait puzzles. The educational packaging feature lets me share the stories behind each leader. It's art with purpose."
"PuzzleEmpire helps me share Maori culture globally. Each puzzle includes the whakapapa (genealogy) and stories. It's cultural education through art."
"The design studio is incredible. I upload my fashion illustrations, and within hours they're live as puzzles. My shop has become a real income stream."