Chicago Puzzle Club - Teams Speed Puzzle Competition & Puzzle Swap - April 18, 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 April 2026, we are hosting a multi-division speed puzzle competition in Chicago! The Novice speed puzzle competition division will have teams of up to 4 people compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle within a 1.5-hour time limit (10:30am - 12:00pm). The 1,000-Piece speed puzzle competition division is open to all skill levels and will have teams of up to 4 people compete to finish a 1,000-piece puzzle within a 2.5-hour time limit (1:00pm - 3:30pm). Prizes will be awarded to the top winners in each division!

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.

Novice 500-Piece Speed Puzzle Competition Information:

• One ticket will cover a team of up to 4 people and includes the competition puzzle, puzzle bag, and free snacks and beverages.
• Puzzle competition starts promptly at 10:30am and will end at 12:00pm, so please arrive early to make the competition start time. For teams that don’t finish the puzzle within the allotted time, remaining pieces will be tallied for the ranking.
  
  

1,000-Piece Speed Puzzle Competition Information:

• One ticket will cover a team of up to 4 people and includes the competition puzzle, puzzle bag, and free snacks and beverages.
• Puzzle competition starts promptly at 1:00pm and will end at 3:30pm, so please arrive early to make the competition start time. For teams that don’t finish the puzzle within the allotted time, remaining pieces will be tallied for the ranking.

Additional Important Information:

• Teams can take home their puzzle used in the competition.
• The puzzle swap will run from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
• Check-in starts at 10:00am for the Novice speed puzzle competition and 12:30pm for the 1,000-piece speed puzzle competition.
• 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.
• Open to all ages and skill level. However, if the competitor is under the age of 16, they must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
• 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 Sunday, April 12, 2026.

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