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Looking for a fun time with friends and family? Put together a team of up to 4 adults and register for Puzzle Mania, a jigsaw puzzle tournament! Teams will race against each other to finish the same 500-piece custom Cary Park District puzzle. Bring snacks and enjoy working together to complete the puzzle. Prizes will be given to the winning team.

Game Rules

• Teams are made up of 2 - 4 adults, 18 years and older.
• Only one representative from the team needs to register.
• All team members will sign in on the day of the competition.
• Tables will be selected by teams on a first come, first serve basis.
• Each team will have an identical 500-piece puzzle. Puzzles are to remain in the sealed bag in the middle of the table until the competition supervisor indicates that it is time to start.
• No aids are to be used or outside assistance from non-team members.
• Any questions about the rules or issues regarding enforcement of the rules should be brought to the attention of the competition supervisor.
• Members of the public will be permitted to observe but not allowed to disturb or help teams.
• Each team can take home their puzzle at the end of the competition.

Breaks

• Team members are permitted to take breaks throughout the competition as needed.
• Teams are welcome to bring snacks and non-alcoholic drinks to the competition.
• Team members should not distract other team members.
• In the event of an emergency, the time clock will be paused and work on the puzzles will cease until the competition supervisor declares time can resume.

Winning & Awards

• There is a two hour competition time limit. The first team to complete the puzzle (all pieces assembled correctly), will be declared the winner.
• If time runs out before a team completes their puzzle, the team with the fewest "loose" pieces will be declared the winner.
• In the event of a tie, a 5-minute sudden death round will be conducted and loose pieces will be counted again.
• The decision of the competition supervisor is final.