My family has discovered a love for puzzles over the last few years, but we had no idea that there was a whole world of competition puzzling out there. Thanks to our friend (and former Macaroni KID publisher!), Sarah, we now know that there are! She will be competing at Nationals this weekend, and we wish her the best of luck!
If you are a longtime puzzle enthusiast, or new to puzzling, you are going to want to check out these fun opportunities in Colorado and beyond.
USA Jigsaw Nationals, March 27-29 in Atlanta
There will be at least a dozen puzzlers from Colorado attending the event this year, both returning and new to the competition. You can catch Colorado competitors in every category.
Watch the Colorado competitors on the livestream!
CO State Speed Puzzling Championship
(Includes a dedicated junior division for kids (15 & under)
Event Details:
Lewis Palmer High School | 1300 Higby Rd, Monument, CO 80132
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 8:45a - 6:00p
Different timeslots for solos, pairs, and teams
Prizes are awarded to the top 3 finishers in each round
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! There are competitive divisions and casual divisions so that everyone can enjoy puzzling at their own level.
Shout-Out to these puzzle companies:
- Monument's new puzzle store
- They host in-store events and speed puzzle competitions throughout the south Denver metro area
- Store owners, Karen & Jessica, will both be competing at Nationals, too!
- The site that got Sarah into speed puzzling in the first place!
- To puzzle at home while racing against people around the world via Zoom, you can order puzzles here
The Missing Piece Puzzle Exchange
- Located in Westminster
- Boasts a storefront LOADED with puzzles to buy or puzzles to rent
- They host events throughout the Denver area
- Located in Boulder
- Offers wooden puzzles
- They just started competitions!
- Plus, the store offers tours
Whether you are watching our Colorado competitors, puzzling at home with your family, or have joined the world of competitive puzzling yourself, you will be sure to enjoy this piece-ful activity where everyone fits in.
