Chicago Puzzle Club - Teams Speed Puzzle Competition & Puzzle Swap - November 1, 2025

Chicago Puzzle Club is a Chicago-based group with the mission to build and grow the puzzle community in and around Chicago. We host various puzzle events throughout the year, including casual and speed puzzle competitions.

In November 2025, we are hosting a speed puzzle competition in Chicago where teams of up to 4 people compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle within a 1.5-hour time limit. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams!

We will also have a table for an optional puzzle swap where you can take a puzzle in exchange for each puzzle that you drop off.

Additional Information:

• One ticket will cover a team of up to 4 people and includes the competition puzzle, puzzle bag, and free snacks and drinks.
• Teams can take home their puzzle used in the competition.
• The puzzle swap will be open at 1:30pm.
• Puzzle competition starts promptly at 2:00pm and will end at 3:30pm. For teams that don’t finish the puzzle within the allotted time, remaining pieces will be tallied for the ranking.
• There is a free parking lot and street parking.
• There will be a chance to win door prizes.
  
• This event is open to individuals 16 years of age and older.
• No alcohol is allowed, but feel free to bring your own non-alcoholic drinks or snacks. Free snacks and drinks will be provided.
• Competition will be held in Clarendon Community Center Park, 4501 N. Clarendon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640. The venue is accessible.

Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 29, 2025. No refunds after registration closes.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@chicagopuzzleclub) or check out our website (www.chicagopuzzleclub.com) to get updates on future puzzle events. Happy Puzzling!