Speed puzzling takes the usually relaxing pastime of jigsaw puzzling and elevates it to an entertaining and exciting sport, as participants race against the clock and others! At national and international speed puzzling competitions, participants typically solve a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle within 90 minutes. The best speed puzzlers can assemble 500 pieces in around 30 minutes!
Race with your team to see how quickly you can complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle! Prizes will be awarded to the top finishing teams. There will also be a door prize. All teams get to keep their contest puzzle Each team of up to 4 people will receive the same puzzle. After a countdown, teams will open their box and start puzzling. A judge will monitor teams and record completion times. Once you have completed the puzzle, you may leave or stick around to work on another puzzle and enjoy a drink or two.
The Hungarian capital, known for its rich history and vibrant culture, will host the the first European Jigsaw Puzzle Championship from July 4th to July 6th, 2025. Organized by the Hungarian Puzzle Association, this landmark event invites puzzle enthusiasts from across Europe to gather, compete, and celebrate their shared passion in a friendly yet competitive atmosphere.
Our 2025 South Carolina Speed Puzzling Championship will be held via Zoom on May 9th.
Our 2025 New Hampshire Speed Puzzling Championship will be held via Zoom on May 9th. You will need to log into the Zoom meeting at 6:30 pm.
Team Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
Puzzle Palooza