Spring 2026 Puzzle Palooza

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Monticello Community Center

Are you passionate about puzzles and love a little friendly competition? Join us for Puzzle Palooza, a high-energy day of speed puzzling, teamwork, and fun for puzzlers of all ages and experience levels!

Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just discovering the thrill of speed puzzling, there’s a division designed just for you.

Competition Divisions Quad Teams

Up to four players competing on a 500-piece or 1,000-piece puzzle
$50 per team

Quad Teams – Advanced 1000 piece

Up to four experienced puzzlers competing on a 1,000-piece puzzle
$50 per team

Pairs Teams

Up to two players tackling a 350-piece puzzle
$40 per team

Family Quad Teams

Up to four family members (adults and/or youth) competing on a 500-piece puzzle
$50 per team

NEW FOR 2026! Youth Pairs + Plus One

This brand-new division is designed for two youth puzzlers (ages 15 & under) paired with one adult teammate.

Together, your trio will take on a 350-piece family puzzle, focusing on:

• Teamwork

• Confidence building

• Learning speed puzzling techniques

This session emphasizes encouragement, learning, and fun, making it the perfect introduction to competitive puzzling—while keeping the family-friendly spirit of Puzzle Palooza front and center.

Awards

Fastest teams in each division will receive 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards.

Registration Info

• Registration fee is per team

• Only one person per team needs to register

Speed Puzzle Workshop

Kick off the day by sharpening your skills!

This individual session focuses on techniques and strategies to improve puzzle speed and accuracy. After the workshop, you’ll select a puzzle to take home—perfect for continued practice or competing later in the day.

What You’ll Learn:

• Proven speed-puzzling techniques

• Hands-on practice with competition-style puzzles

• Personalized tips from experienced puzzlers

• Confidence-building in a fun, supportive environment

Who Should Attend:

• Puzzle lovers of all skill levels

• Competitive puzzlers looking to improve

• Curious beginners ready to try something new

Space is limited—early registration is encouraged!

Event Schedule

8:30 – 9:30 AM
Speed Puzzle Workshop

9:30 – 10:00 AM
Puzzler Check-In

Session 1 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Quads: 500-piece puzzle

• Pairs: 350-piece puzzle

Session 2 | 1:30 – 3:30 PM

• Quads (Standard): 500-piece puzzle

• Quads (Advanced): 1,000-piece puzzle

• Family Quads: 500-piece puzzle

• Pairs (Any Age): 350-piece puzzle

Rules & Regulations

• Teams keep the puzzle they compete with

• Puzzles are distributed at check-in and opened simultaneously

• Hands only—no tools, cutting devices, or phones

  • Sorting containers are allowed (not provided)

• Judges will monitor progress

• Raise your hand when nearing completion for official timing

• If a judge is unavailable, record your time on the provided timecard

• Winners announced immediately following each session

Cancellations:
The final date to cancel is one week prior to the event. After that date, teams are responsible for payment, as puzzles are pre-ordered and space is reserved.

Puzzle Swap

Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle!
A fun way to refresh your collection and share the puzzling love.

Ready to Compete?

Gather your team, register early, and join us for a day of fast fingers, friendly competition, and puzzle-powered fun at Spring 2026 Puzzle Palooza!