Did you know there are jigsaw puzzle “athletes”? Around the world, thousands gather each year to test their speed, stamina and strategy in official puzzle competitions.
Events like the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship in Spain or the German Puzzle Championship attract top solvers who can finish a 500-piece puzzle in under 40 minutes. In India, puzzle events are still rare but growing — some hobby groups in Mumbai and Bengaluru have started weekend puzzle marathons for families.
Competitors bring their own techniques: some sort by colour, others by shape; some memorize box art, others solve blindfolded! The atmosphere is surprisingly electric — part exam hall, part cricket match. Spectators cheer as teams click in the last pieces.
For brands, these events are also showcases for innovation — bigger puzzles, unusual cuts, new materials. For participants, it’s a chance to meet like-minded enthusiasts and swap rare puzzles.
If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your puzzling to the next level, these competitions show a whole new side of the hobby — less about “passing time” and more about “beating time.”
