2025 Puzzle Palooza April 26, 2025 (Open to the Public)

Join Our Jigsaw Puzzle Competition!

Are you passionate about puzzles and seeking friendly competition? Join us for an exciting Jigsaw Puzzle Competition!

Team Structure

• Quad Teams: Up to four members competing on a 500-piece or 1000-piece puzzle.
• Quad Teams Advanced: Up to four members competing on a 1000-piece puzzle. These teams will consist of your more experienced puzzle competition puzzlers.  If you have competed on a State, National or World level competition or have taken first place at one of our competitions please register for this division. 
• Pairs Teams: Up to two members tackling a 350-piece puzzle.
• Family Quad Teams: Up to four members (adults or youth) competing on a 500-piece puzzle.
• Youth Teams: 2-person teams for ages 15 and under (no adults allowed on these teams).
• Youth Solo: Individual event for ages 15 and under (no adults allowed on these teams). Completing a 200-piece puzzle. 

Teams that finish the fastest will earn awards for first, second, and third place. Gather your friends or family for a fun day of competitive puzzling!

Registration:
The fee is per team; only one person from each team needs to register.
 

Speed Puzzle Workshop Details

Join us for an individual session focused on techniques and strategies to enhance your puzzle-solving skills. After the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to choose a puzzle to take home, allowing you to practice your newly acquired skills or apply them in one of the competitions throughout the day.

What to Expect:

• Learn key techniques to boost your puzzle-solving speed and accuracy.
• Engage in hands-on practice with various puzzle types featured in competitions.
• Receive personalized guidance from experienced puzzle enthusiasts.
• Connect with fellow puzzlers in a supportive atmosphere to build confidence and sharpen your skills.

Who Can Attend:

• Anyone passionate about puzzles looking to challenge themselves.
• Puzzle enthusiasts eager to improve their speed and accuracy.
• Curious minds wanting to explore the competitive puzzling world.

Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your puzzle-solving skills! Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot!

Event Agenda

8:30 - 9:30 AM
Speed Puzzle Workshop

9:30 - 10:00 AM
Check-In Puzzlers

1st Session (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

• Quads: 500-piece puzzle
• Pairs: 350-piece puzzle
• Youth (2-Person Team; ages 15 and under, no adults): 275-piece puzzle 
  Location: Separate Room
  Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

2nd Session (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM)

• Quads:

  • Standard 500-piece puzzle
  • Advanced 1000-piece puzzle
  • Family 500-piece puzzle

• Youth (Individual; ages 15 and under, no adults): 200-piece puzzle 
  Location: Separate Room
  Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

• Pairs: (Any age) 350-piece puzzle
  Location: Separate Room
  Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Important Rules & Regulations

• Teams will keep the puzzle they work on.
• Puzzles will be distributed at check-in and opened simultaneously.
• Only hands may be used—no tools, cutting devices, or phones allowed (sorting containers permitted, but not provided).
• Judges will monitor progress. Raise your hand when nearing completion for time recording.
• If a judge cannot reach your table, please record your own time on the provided timecard.
• Winners will be announced immediately after the competition.

Puzzle Swap

Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle!

Sign up now to embark on your competitive puzzling journey!