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title: Puzzle Play Weekend
date: 2026-10-28T11:52:00-05:00
author: Brenynn Mowery
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![Jigsaw Puzzle Contest graphic featuring a snowy holiday village puzzle being assembled over a rustic dark wood background](https://d3gj2r1upukpus.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Files/Events/Puzzle/Shawnee-Jigsaw-Puzzle-Contest-Retail-Studio.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=892f5300&v=f8d5ee2979016d612e160ff7cbbc94866695a008148cdcd920b743beda27720d) # Puzzle Play Weekend

*Friday, December 11 - Saturday, December 12*

Piece together a fantastic weekend! Casual solvers and competitive speed-puzzlers alike will love our **Winter Puzzle Play Weekend,** a full weekend of friendly competition, casual practice, and a community puzzle swap surrounded by cozy lodge fires and snowy December views.

No prior speed-puzzling experience is required—just bring your favorite sorting strategies, your team spirit, and a love for the game! Spaces are limited to ensure generous table spacing, so register your team early to lock in your spot.

 

 

  

 ## Puzzle Competition

*Saturday, December 5*

Teams will go head-to-head in a high-energy, friendly race against the clock to see who can piece together their puzzle the fastest.

Doors Open at 6:00 pm

7:00 Junior & Adult Puzzle Challenge Begins

 

      ![Jigsaw Puzzle Contest graphic featuring a snowy holiday village puzzle being assembled over a rustic dark wood background](https://d3gj2r1upukpus.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Files/Events/Puzzle/Shawnee-Jigsaw-Puzzle-Contest-Retail-Studio.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=892f5300&v=f8d5ee2979016d612e160ff7cbbc94866695a008148cdcd920b743beda27720d)  

 

 *Friday, December 11*

### Practice Round

A casual one hour challenge to get your team in the puzzle-solving groove or to see if you have what it takes! Prizes are awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Puzzles provided for the duration of the event.

6:30 - 7:30 pm

 

*Saturday, December 12*

### Adult & Junior Competitions 

Bring your best sorting strategy and take on the puzzle showdown! Teams of 2 players will compete to see who can finish the puzzle first. Every team gets to keep their competition puzzle, and top finishers will take home prizes!

6:00 Doors Open \| 7:00 Competition Begins

 

Saturday, December 12

### Puzzle Swap

Refresh your home collection! Bring gently used, complete jigsaws to trade.

6:00 - 8:00 pm

 

 

 

 ## Registration Fees

  In AdvanceAt the DoorWarm Up Challenge$10 per team$15 per teamJigsaw Puzzle - Adult

age 13+

$40 per team$50 per teamJigsaw Puzzle - Junior

age 7 - 12

$20 per team$25 per team 

 

  

  

     ![Aerial view of a sunset over the Shawnee property.](https://d3gj2r1upukpus.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Property/DJI_0135.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=f706b9a4&v=fc0554f5ae73d93bad995d0af309da14720eeb8da71387ecdda5b0fa6f11c7a9) 

  

     ![Two rocking chairs on a deck during sunset.](https://d3gj2r1upukpus.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Property/9O7A9895.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=8e1ec4b0&v=aeb1bbfb679a8e5d6408cc3cfaee19a722f4286a29f90226f10679ce3bda8395) 

  

     ![Wooden overlook shelter silhouetted against a colorful sunset sky, with rolling hills and leafless trees stretching across the landscape.](https://d3gj2r1upukpus.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Property/9O7A7621.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=136b9ef4&v=e3cfd06eae233f98f9b7a601e898fd046a6002d575803b1e1ae89b3e9f274a70) 

  

     ![Aerial view of Shawnee Lodge surrounded by rolling forested hills at sunset, with a winding river visible in the distance and warm evening light illuminating the landscape.](https://d3gj2r1upukpus.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/sh-aerial-lodge.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=b31e82fd&v=01558ecd2907f6a062c52a918f4b4d6356c427a302842c3a7081e77cd93765d9) 

  

 

 

 

 

 

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