The Great Burnham Puzzle Competition

The Great Burnham Puzzle Competition

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Please read the rules below before registering. Limited to 6 teams. 

Ever wanted to try your hand at the speed jigsaw puzzle competition? Grab some friends or family and join us for the Great Burnham Puzzle Competition! This is a timed event. The competition begins promptly at 6:00 pm, the first team to complete their puzzle wins. Teams will receive one 500-piece puzzle and the first place team will receive a trophy and bragging rights.

Doors open at 5:30 pm, and all participants must arrive by 5:45 or forfeit their place in the competition.

We will have a half-time break, and snacks will be available. Registration is required. Puzzles donated by Ravensburger Puzzles.

The Rules:

Each team can have up to four (4) members, ages 12 and up. All teams receive the identical 500-piece puzzle. If you are registering as a team, please register once. If you are registering with fewer than four people, you may have participants added to your team. Solo players are welcome! If you cannot attend, please email Jean at jkallay@burnhamlibrary.org, so that teams on the waitlist can be contacted. This event is intended for adults and/or families. There must be a minimum of one adult per team.

Competition Format:

1. Each team receives the same 500-piece puzzle.
2. No one gets to see the puzzle until the timer begins. The puzzle boxes will be placed in the middle of the table, covered.
3. Teams try to put the puzzle together the fastest.
4. The competition will last two hours. If there is no declared winner by the end of the time limit, the winner is chosen by their remaining number of loose pieces.
5. There are no devices or outside assistance permitted while working on a puzzle.
6. A moderator will handle the timer and completion times and observe and ensure that competitors abide by the rules.
7. Individuals and teams are not allowed to distract or approach team tables when the competition is in progress.
8. The name of the game is FUN!