Chicago Puzzle Club - Pairs Speed Puzzle Competition & Puzzle Swap - February 28, 2026

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 February 2026, we are celebrating Lunar New Year and hosting a pairs speed puzzle competition in Chicago where pairs will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle within a 1.5-hour time limit. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 pairs!

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 pairs team and includes the competition puzzle, puzzle bag, and free snacks and drinks.
• Competitors can take home their puzzle used in the competition.
• The puzzle swap will be open at 1:00pm.
• Check-in starts at 1:00pm, and the speed puzzle competition will start at 1:30pm. For competitors who 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 an opportunity to win door prizes.
• Individuals must be 16 years of age and older to compete.
• No alcohol is allowed, but feel free to bring your own non-alcoholic drinks or snacks. Free snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
• Competition will be held at Clarendon Fieldhouse at 4501 N. Clarendon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640. This venue is wheelchair accessible.

No refunds after Saturday, February 21, 2026.

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