2026 PUZZLE PALOOZA April 25th

🧩 Spring 2026 Puzzle Palooza

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!