March 21, 2025
Puzzle Mania Competition
Scotts Valley Community Center • 360 Kings Village Road SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066 Organized by CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY RECREATION DIVISIONAbout this event
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Description
? Assemble Your Dream Team for the Ultimate Puzzle Challenge! ?
Grab your friends and join us for an epic Puzzle Competition where teamwork makes the dream work! Teams compete in a timed competition to complete a 500 piece puzzle as quickly as possible. Gather your teammates, pick a team name and get ready to puzzle! Team shirts and Team spirit are encouraged!
Date: Friday, March 21st Time: 5:00-8:00pm Location: Scotts Valley Community Center Fee: $20 per team (team can be up to 3 ppl) Deadline: Must register by March 15th (one person register per team)
General Rules: 1. Team Composition: Teams of 3 participants are accepted. If a team has fewer than 3 players, the same rules apply. A player cannot participate in more than one team. 2. Eligibility: Participants must be 10 years or older. Participants under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is part of their team of 3. 3. Puzzle Distribution: Every team will receive the same puzzle. All puzzles will be placed face-down until the competition begins. 4. Winners: The 1st team to complete their puzzle wins the grand prize! All others teams will be challenged to complete their puzzles to win prizes based on when they complete the puzzle.6. Tie-Breakers: In the event of a tie, winners can be determined by counting remaining loose pieces. Groups of 3 or more correctly assembled pieces will count as 1 piece. 7. Intermission: A small intermission will take place halfway through the event; and timer will be paused. 8. Check in: Teams must arrive at the venue 15 minutes before the competition starts. Tables will be numbered and pre-assigned.
Competition Rules: 1. Start of Competition: The host will signal the start of the event. Participants cannot manipulate or open puzzle boxes until the signal is given. 2. Table Assignments: Teams must stay at their assigned tables and may not approach other tables during the competition. 3. Cell Phones and Devices: Cell phones and outside devices are prohibited. Personal music devices (e.g., iPods) and headphones are allowed to minimize distractions. 4. Behavior: Teams may not distract or interfere with other teams. Creating a distracting environment intentionally is not allowed. 5. Counting Loose Pieces: At the end of the time limit, remaining loose pieces will be counted to determine a winner. Groups of 3 or more of connected pieces count as 1 piece. 6. Puzzle Completion: A team is declared a winner when they complete the puzzle with all pieces correctly placed.
Good luck, and may the best puzzlers win!
Age Category
Family
Location
Scotts Valley Community Center: 360 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Age and Gender
Ages 10-255 · Co-Ed