Speed Puzzling #006 Remote Jigsaw Puzzle Competition--PUZZLE AND REGISTRATION
The Gist
Who: Jigsaw Puzzle Contests group members
o To join, see https://www.facebook.com/groups/466415447356882/
Why: See how you stack up against other speed puzzlers
When: Saturday, June 20th via Zoom meetings
Puzzle: Ravensburger’s 500-piece Brilliant Balloons (pictured above)
Cost: $10 if you already have the puzzle; $30 (including shipping) if we supply it
Includes: $5 of each registration benefits the USA Jigsaw Puzzle Association
It’s as Easy as 1, 2, 3
1. Register: See the post for link to purchase the puzzle specified OR for link to register if you already have the puzzle. Don’t remove the puzzle shrink wrap until you are told to do so—on the date of the contest!
2. Choose your contest: 11 a.m. CDT for teams, 2 p.m. CDT for individuals
3. Join the Zoom meeting on June 20th. There will be brief instructions given, and everyone will remove their shrink wrap LIVE, on camera. Then we will start the timer, and everyone will puzzle simultaneously.
The Reward
After the deadline has passed, and all entries have been verified, we will post the rankings, names, and completion times of all participants. Bragging rights!!
Prizes (future puzzles/registration fees/gift cards) will go to the winners of each division.
The Fine Print
New Puzzle: Each individual or team must show the judges their puzzle box NEW, unopened, in its shrink wrap, on the day of the competition.
Sorting Trays: These are allowed. So is looking at the picture on the box. Other tools (spatulas, cutting devices, magnifying glasses, cell phone cameras) are NOT.
Friendly Competition: Let’s build this community & encourage each other’s progress!
Have Fun: Let us know how we can improve your competition experience!