- The Groupies contests are the primary (first priority) contests each month. (We still hold 1 or more additional contests each month, and non-Groupies can join any of our events).
- All Annual Groupies will receive discounts on our additional contests (unless the sponsoring puzzle company doesn't allow for it).
- Each month, every contest is held LIVE via Zoom. (Offline participation will still be allowed if there is a schedule conflict).
- Each month, every puzzle will be undisclosed. (We will not announce the puzzle names or show the images before the Zoom call).
- Each month, every puzzle will be sent directly from us to each Groupie. (You no longer need to find and order the puzzle separately on Amazon).
- Each month, the TOP 3 WINNERS for each puzzle receive prizes (instead of just the 1st place winner for one puzzle).
- Puzzle companies now sponsor the Groupies events (instead of just SpeedPuzzling.com).
- Groupies may choose one, two, or three piece counts (instead of automatically being registered for all 3 piece counts).
- Annual Groupies still get their own login for a personal Speed Puzzling tracking page with statistics--updated at least quarterly.
2022 Annual Groupies for 300 piece puzzles ($35/month prepaid)--Jul thru Dec
This package includes 6 live individual Zoom contests (one per month from Jul-Dec in 2022) for 300 piece puzzles. Dates and times TBD, but offline participation is allowed for any contest you cannot attend at the scheduled time.
The $35/month charge includes the puzzle, shipping, and Zoom event.
2022 Annual Groupies for 500 piece puzzles ($35/month prepaid)--Jul thru Dec
This package includes 6 live individual Zoom contests (one per month from Jul-Dec 2022) for 500 piece puzzles. Dates and times TBD, but offline participation is allowed for any contest you cannot attend at the scheduled time.
The $35/month charge includes the puzzle, shipping, and Zoom event.
2022 Annual Groupies for 1000 piece puzzles ($40/month prepaid)--Jul thru Dec
This package includes 6 live individual Zoom contests (one per month from Jul-Dec in 2022) for 1000 piece puzzles. Dates and times TBD, but offline participation is allowed for any contest you cannot attend at the scheduled time.
The $40/month charge includes the puzzle, shipping, and Zoom event.
2022 Annual Groupies for 300 & 500 piece puzzles ($70/month prepaid)--Jul thru Dec
This package includes 12 live individual Zoom contests (two per month from Jul-Dec in 2022)--one each for 300 piece and 500 piece puzzles. Dates and times TBD, but offline participation is allowed for any contest you cannot attend at the scheduled time.
The $70/month charge includes the puzzle, shipping, and Zoom event.
2022 Annual Groupies for 300, 500, & 1000 piece puzzles ($110/month prepaid)--Jul thru Dec
This package includes 18 live individual Zoom contests (three per month from Jul-Dec in 2022)--one each for 300 piece, 500 piece, and 1000 piece puzzles. Dates and times TBD, but offline participation is allowed for any contest you cannot attend at the scheduled time.
The $110/month charge includes the puzzles, shipping, and Zoom event.
- Why so many contests? Before COVID-19, we had identified 80 speed puzzling contests that were to take place in 2020--all over the USA. (See the map here). Hardly any were done virtually back then--if any. Now we host 3+ contests per month, which is a drastic reduction from 80/year, but all of ours are accessible anywhere in the USA--and internationally! Pick and choose the ones that fit your schedule!
- How are the Groupie puzzles selected? We choose the puzzles based on availability, affordability, brand quality, and image. We also select a wide variety of styles.
- What does the Groupie fee cover? The puzzle, LIVE Zoom event, shipping within the USA, and prizes for the winners. We can ship internationally, but we'll need to calculate an additional shipping cost based on location.
- Are there any Groupie team events? Not yet--maybe sometime in the future.