** Our FREE #SpeedPuzzling2022 contest is ongoing!  Join in anytime, from anywhere in the world!  See the top pinned FB announcement here to see how it works and how to join in.
Get excited...there are many more Speed Puzzling contests on the way!​​
Offline participation instructions can be found here.
Date
Time
​(Central)
Contest
​#
Event
Type
#
​Pieces
Status/Additional Info
Dec 3
11 am
SP 087
Solo
​300
SOLD OUT
Dec 3
12:30 pm
SP 088
Solo
1000
SOLD OUT
Dec 10
11 am
SP 089
Solo
500
SOLD OUT
Dec 10
1:30 pm
SP 090
Solo or Pair
TBD
Featuring an original Anthology Wooden Puzzle!  Register by 11/28 here.
Jan 7
11 am
SP 091
Solo
300
Registration info here.
Jan 7
12:30 pm
SP 092
Solo
1000
Registration info here.
Jan 14
11 am
SP 093
Solo
500
Registration info here.
Jan 14
1:30 pm
SP 094
Team
500
Registration info here.
Feb 4
11 am
SP 095
Solo
300
Information coming soon
Feb 4
12:30 pm
SP 096
Solo
1000
Information coming soon
Feb 18
11 am
SP 097
Solo
500
Information coming soon
Feb 18
1:30 pm
SP 098
Team
500
Information coming soon
Mar 4
11 am
SP 099
Solo
300
Information coming soon
Mar 4
12:30 pm
SP 100
Solo
1000
Information coming soon
Mar 11
11 am
SP 101
Solo
500
Information coming soon
Mar 11
1:30 pm
SP 102
Team
500
Information coming soon
THANK YOU
to each of our 2022 Contest Sponsors!
THANK YOU
to each of our 2021 Contest Sponsors!
How do Speed Puzzling contests work?
  1. Anyone in the USA can participate in our LIVE Zoom events.  With enough lead time (3-4+ weeks), we also ship anywhere in the world.  International puzzlers pay for the additional shipping.  So far, we have shipped to Canada, the UK, Sweden, Italy, Australia, and United Arab Emirates.
  2. Click on the registration link and purchase the desired contest(s).  Your payment covers the cost of the puzzle, shipping, sales tax, and participation in the Zoom contest event.
  3. About 2 weeks before the event date, we ship everyone the same undisclosed puzzle in a poly mailer or box.  Contestants keep the shipping package sealed until told to open it--together with the rest of the puzzlers on the Zoom call.
  4. A day or two before the contest, we email each puzzler a Zoom link with instructions on camera setup, etc.  You can review the instructions in advance here.
  5. On the contest day, at the assigned check-in time, puzzlers join the Zoom meeting using the emailed link.
  6. The judges check each puzzler's camera angle and unopened puzzle package.  Brief instructions are given, and then all puzzlers unwrap their puzzle boxes together.
  7. We'll count down "3, 2, 1, GO!" (starting the timers on "GO"), and everyone puzzles simultaneously.  We basically follow the USA JPA rules and procedures, found here.
  8. The first individual/team to finish WINS!
  9. After the contest is over, judges verify all entries and post the rankings, names, and completion times of all participants.
  10. Prizes are sent to the winners of each division.
Other Speed Puzzling guidelines/considerations:
  • Not available on the contest date/time?  If you have a schedule conflict that prevents you competing, you may compete offline if you let us know in advance.  Detailed instructions are here.
  • Find dozens of tips and strategies here.
  • Nervous about competing against puzzle ninjas?  You can get a good idea where you might finish by trying a puzzle previously used in our contests.  Check out our Results page to see all previous puzzles/times/rankings.
  • What puzzling tools are allowed for a contest?  Scissors/blades, sorting trays, box top holders, and timers are allowed.  Other tools (spatulas, magnifying glasses, cell phone cameras to enlarge the puzzle image) are NOT.
  • We promote friendly competition!  Let's build this group and encourage each other's progress.
  • Please let us know how we can improve your competition experience.