The Nutcracker Battle

Name: The Nutcracker Battle
Brand: New York Puzzle Company
SKU: NPZTR2668
Price: 27.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Tug Rice Puzzles

The mice have the numbers. The soldiers have the nutcracker. And Christmas Eve is about to get very interesting.

500

Pieces

24 × 18 in

Finished size

Random cut

Piece cut

USA

Made in

Difficulty Relaxed · 3 to 5 hours

The Mouse King has taken position by the fireplace. His army fans out across the parlor floor, dodging candy canes and toy artillery. On the other side, the Nutcracker's soldiers hold the line: red-coated, determined, and outnumbered. Above it all, a Christmas garland drapes serenely over the mantel, stockings hanging as if none of this is happening.

Tug Rice's The Nutcracker Battle captures the most dramatic scene of the holiday season with humor, warmth, and an extraordinary amount of festive detail. Rice renders the classic battle with the whimsical chaos it deserves: the parlor is a full battlefield, every inch packed with tiny moments of drama and delight. The richly decorated red room, the mantel clock, the snowman tableau on the side table: every corner adds something new.

A perfect gift for Nutcracker fans, Christmas puzzle lovers, and anyone who has ever secretly rooted for the mice.

Original Illustration by Artist Tug Rice
500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Finished Puzzle Size: 24"x18"
Linen Style Finish to reduce glare
Made in USA
Recommended Age: 10+ Years

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Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in a puzzle advent calendar?

Each calendar holds 24 mini jigsaw puzzles, one for every day from December 1 to December 24. Every puzzle has 100 pieces and comes in its own numbered box, all tucked inside a decorative 13" × 13.75" outer box.

How big is each finished puzzle?

Each mini is 100 pieces and small enough to solve on a coffee table or tray. Finished sizes by calendar:

Janet Hill Advent Calendar: 7" × 9"
Loré Pemberton Advent Calendar: 7" × 9" and 8" × 8"
Harry Potter Advent Calendar: 9" × 7" and 7" × 9"
New Yorker Advent Calendar 2nd Edition: 7" × 9"

How long does each puzzle take?

Each 100-piece mini takes about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your skill level. Just right for a daily puzzle break.

Will the pieces from different days get mixed up?

No. Each puzzle comes in its own small box, so the pieces stay separate until you open that day.

Do I have to open the puzzles in order?

The boxes are numbered 1 to 24, but there are no rules. Open one a day, catch up on a few at once, or save the whole set for a long winter weekend.

Is it too late to start after December 1?

Not at all. Start whenever it arrives and catch up on the days you missed, or treat it as 24 small puzzles to enjoy all winter.

What can I do with the puzzles after Christmas?

Keep them. Each mini goes back in its box, so you can puzzle them again next year, frame a favorite, or tuck a few into stockings and gift bags.

Some customers save their calendar and complete it any time of year. It's a perfect way to focus, challenge yourself and unplug, whatever the season.

Is a puzzle advent calendar a good gift?

Yes. It lasts all December, gives a calm few minutes every day, and leaves the recipient with 24 puzzles to keep, unlike chocolate or beauty samples that are gone in a moment.

Because the puzzles can be done again and again, the gift lasts for years and can become a holiday tradition of its own.