Tempe Public Library

Tri-City Puzzle Tournament

Come join the first Tri-City Puzzle Tournament!

Form a team of two and compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle in 90 minutes. The first team to finish will advance to the final round on Saturday, June 28th (12:00 - 2:00 p.m.) to compete with teams from Chandler and Mesa Public Libraries to become the Tri-City Champions (and take home a prize)!

Registration opens Sunday, May 4th. To register your team of two, please email tplprograms@tempe.gov

Tournament Rules

• Form a team of two and register your team captain online at your preferred branch.
• There are limited slots, so only register one name per team. Your captain will be the main contact for the event.
• You can only register for one spot at any branch. You can only register at one library system.
• All teams will be given the same 500-piece puzzle and have 90 minutes to complete it. The team that finishes first wins.
• If no team finishes, the winner will be the one with the fewest pieces left. In case of a tie, teams will get an extra five minutes to continue.
• The top team from each branch will advance to the final round at the Downtown Chandler Library. 
• No sorting tools outside of the puzzle box you will be given will be allowed.
• Participants must be 12 years or older. There must be one adult on the team. 

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