2026 Puzzle Challenge

The Puzzle Challenge is back for a fifth year! Teams will race against the clock to see who can finish their 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle in the fastest time. 
Tournament/Team Info
The 2026 Puzzle Challenge is open to up to 20 teams with up to 4 participants per team. Teams will have 4 hours to complete their puzzle. The team that finishes its puzzle first will be the winner. If no team finishes their puzzle within the allotted time, the team with the most pieces assembled will win. 
Day of Puzzle Challenge
Doors open at 11:00AM. Teams should arrive by 11:45AM for opening remarks and a run down of the rules. The clock starts at 12:00PM sharp! There will be scheduled breaks during which all work on puzzles must stop. These breaks are to allow teams to use the restroom, get concessions, etc. The Puzzle Challenge will run until 4:30PM. If the winner is determined before the clock runs out, other teams are encouraged to keep working until the 4 hours are up to set their own team record! Sorting bins and extra lighting are allowed. Concessions will be available for sale, provided by the Belles Lettres Club. 
Please have Team Name and all Team Member names submitted no later than January 24, 2026.