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The Great Puzzle Showdown
July 23 @ 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm
The Great Puzzle Showdown
Thursday, July 23 | 5:45pm – 7:30pm | Ages 16+
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the fastest puzzlers around? Gather your team and join us for The Great Puzzle Showdown! Teams of 2–4 adults will race against the clock to complete a 300-piece puzzle—fastest time wins!
Check-in begins at 5:45 PM, and the competition kicks off at 6 PM. Teams will have 60 minutes to finish. If no team completes their puzzle in time, the winner will be determined by the most pieces correctly assembled.
Team registration is required. Call the library at 269-683-8545 (Adult Services)
The Great Puzzle Showdown Rules
- Team Size: Teams may consist of 2 – 4 participants.
- Check In: 5:45 pm, the competitions will begin promptly at 6 pm.
- Puzzle: Each team will receive the same puzzle. Boxes must remain sealed until the official start signal.
- Time Limit: Teams will have 60 minutes to complete the puzzle.
- Winning Criteria: The first team to correctly complete their puzzle wins. If no team finishes, the winner will be the team with the most pieces correctly assembled. 🏆 Prizes: Each member of the winning team will receive a custom 3D-printed puzzle trophy.
- Workspace: Teams must remain at their assigned table and work within their designated space.
- Assistance: Only registered team members may participate—no outside help is allowed.
- Use of Devices: Phones, tablets, or other devices may not be used during the competition.
- Conduct: Participants are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times. Disruptive behavior may result in disqualification.
- Completion: Once a team believes their puzzle is complete, they must notify staff for verification.
- Cleanup: All puzzle pieces and materials must be returned to the staff at the end of the event.
You do not need a library card to attend this FREE event.
For more information, please contact Niles District Library, at programming@nileslibrary.net or 269.683.8545 ext. 116.
