{"product_id":"winter-2027-wisconsin-vs-colorado-pairs-puzzle-league","title":"Winter 2027 Wisconsin Vs Colorado Pairs Puzzle League","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2027 Winter Wisconsin vs. Colorado Pairs Puzzle League\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrab your partner and help Colorado take on Wisconsin! Join \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMind Quest Puzzles and Games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a seven-week league featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix competition nights and an awards celebration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Teams compete locally using the same six 500-piece puzzles, with results combined across both states within each division.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis league is designed for experienced pairs who consistently finish a 500-piece puzzle in under 90 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease include your \u003cstrong\u003eteam name\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eteammate\u003c\/strong\u003e name and \u003cstrong\u003et-shirt sizes \u003c\/strong\u003ewith your registration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistration: $55 per person | $110 per pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleague shirt for each participant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, six competition nights, awards night, weekly door-prize drawings, and free puzzle swap participation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Bird Special — Save $10 per pair!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePay before Black Friday—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Thursday, November 26, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—and register for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$100 per pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, regularly $110.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2027 Competition Dates — All 6–8 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriday, January 22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThursday, January 28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWednesday, February 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWednesday, February 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriday, February 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThursday, February 25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 7 — Awards Night:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wednesday, March 3, 6:30–8:30 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll times are Mountain Time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColorado Location:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mind Quest Puzzles and Games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e872 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeague Rules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete one assigned 500-piece puzzle per competition night. Your five fastest official times count; at least five results are required. The lowest combined time wins within each division.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the same partner for official scoring. Solo or substitute attempts do not count. A puzzle attempted with a substitute cannot be made up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved makeups depend on availability and must be completed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFebruary 25 at 8 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may study the box before starting, but may not handle pieces. Timing begins when you open the lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStop after 90 minutes. Each remaining unconnected piece adds 10 seconds to your 90-minute score. Coordinator-confirmed missing pieces carry no penalty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pair receives half a 6-foot table. Sorting trays, box-top holders, and timers are allowed within your assigned space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coordinator verifies and records all official results in person. Carefully bag and return every puzzle afterward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTies are decided by comparing fastest official times, then next-fastest times as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etop five pairs in each division across both states\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will be recognized, with prizes for first, second, and third place. 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