Chicago Puzzle Club - Puzzle Events

Note: This is a ticketed and paid event. You must have a paid ticket through Ticket Tailor to attend (you can purchase a ticket using the Ticket Tailor link below).

Chicago Puzzle Club is hosting their first USA JPA Pre-Approved Individual and Pairs speed puzzle competition in Chicago! USA Jigsaw Puzzle Association (USA JPA) is a non-profit organization that creates a nationwide community for jigsaw puzzlers and establishes a framework for competitive jigsaw puzzling events. A USA JPA Pre-Approved event means that a USA JPA board member will be present to evaluate the event prior to approving a future event to be officially sanctioned. Please note that competition times will not count towards the JPAR ranking at a USA JPA Pre-Approved event.

The Individual speed puzzle competition division will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle within a 2-hour time limit (1:00pm - 3:00pm). The Pairs speed puzzle competition division will have teams of 2 people compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle within a 1.5-hour time limit (4:00pm - 5:30pm). Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners in each division!

We will have a puzzle swap table where you can take a puzzle in exchange for each puzzle that you drop off. If there are leftover puzzles, you can take as many as you want home.

Individual 500-Piece Speed Puzzle Competition Information:

• One ticket will cover entry for one (1) individual and includes the competition puzzle, puzzle bag, and free snacks and beverages.
• Puzzle competition starts promptly at 1:00pm and will end at 3:00pm, so please arrive early to make the competition start time. For individuals who do not finish the puzzle within the allotted time, remaining pieces will be tallied for the ranking.

Pairs 500-Piece Speed Puzzle Competition Information:

• One ticket will cover a team of two (2) people and includes the competition puzzle, puzzle bag, and free snacks and beverages.
• Puzzle competition starts promptly at 4:00pm and will end at 5:30pm, 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 Information:

• Individuals and teams can take home their puzzle used in the competition.
• The puzzle swap will run from 12:30pm - 6:00pm.
• There is a free parking lot behind the building located at 2156 W. Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612.
• There will be a chance to win free 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 beverages or snacks. Free snacks and beverages will be provided.
• Competition will be held at Chicago Hope Academy (2189 W Bowler St, Chicago, IL 60612). This venue is wheelchair-accessible.

Note: This is a ticketed and paid event. You must have a paid ticket through Speedpuzzling.com to attend (you can purchase a ticket using the link below).

**NOTE: Register for a free ticket using our Ticket Tailor page to attend: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/chicagopuzzleclub/1791127**

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.

In September 2025, we are hosting a casual puzzle meetup in Chicago (FREE TO ATTEND!). This will be an opportunity to puzzle casually, do a puzzle swap, and/or meet with other puzzlers! For the puzzle swap table, you can take a puzzle in exchange for each puzzle that you drop off. If there are leftover puzzles, you can take as many as you want home.
This meetup is open to everyone, walk-ins included. By registering for a free ticket (click the "Buy Tickets" button on our ticket page), you will guarantee a spot and help us plan for the number of attendees.

Good Times Restaurant & Brewery has graciously allowed their space for this meetup. As such, we are able to host this meetup for free, but unlike our previous casual events, we will not be providing complimentary snacks. Instead, we encourage you to support Good Times Restaurant & Brewery for all your food and drink needs!

Additional Information:

• Each free ticket will cover one (1) individual and includes admission to the event.
• You're welcome to come and go any time between 1:00pm - 4:00pm.
• There are limited tickets and spots, so please try to make the event if you register for a ticket. If you're no longer able to make it, please let us know so that we can open the spot up to others.
• Please note that there are limited tables and lighting to do puzzles.
• Kids are welcome at this restaurant and brewery.
• This will be held at Good Times Restaurant and Brewery, 3827 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613.