Puzzle Rush

How does it work?

Here you will find everything you need to know to participate in a competition.

If you need any help, contact us at info@puzzlerush.se

From first-timer to competitor ā€” step by step

  1. 1

    Create a profile

    You need a Puzzle Rush account to take part. With your profile you can register for competitions, track your orders and deliveries, and manage your details.

    Create account ā†’
  2. 2

    Register for a competition

    Browse upcoming competitions and add one to your cart. Once you've paid, your spot is confirmed and you'll receive a confirmation email.

    Browse competitions ā†’
  3. 3

    Receive your puzzle

    Your puzzle is shipped directly to you in a sealed box. Keep it sealed until the competition begins ā€” you'll be told exactly when to open it.

  4. 4

    Join and compete

    Join the competition's Google Meet, open your puzzle on the signal, and assemble it as fast as you can. Click 'Done' on the timer page when you finish ā€” your time is recorded instantly.

  5. 5

    Results and prizes

    Results are published after we've reviewed all the times. The top 3 in each competition win a personalised engraved wooden trophy, and an extra prize is drawn at random from all participants.

Joining the competition call

You can join the competition's Google Meet using the link in the competition email or from your profile page on the website.

To join via the website:

  1. Log in to your profile
  2. Click on the button 'Connect to Google Meet' ā€“ which is available approximately 15 minutes before the competition starts.
  3. Make sure you join at least 5 minutes before the start time.

Important:

  • ā€¢Give your browser permission to use your camera and microphone.
  • ā€¢Use the exact name you registered with.
  • ā€¢Position your camera so that your entire puzzling area is clearly visible ā€“ all puzzle pieces and your hands must remain visible throughout the competition.

Accessing the competition timer

Time recording for the competition is done via the website.

You can access the competition timer using the link https://puzzlerush.se/competition or by clicking the 'Open timer' button on your profile page. You must be logged in to the Puzzle Rush website to record your time.

Before the competition starts, you will see a list of participants and the timer displayed at 00:00. Once the competition begins, the timer will start automatically.

Preventing your device from going to sleep

If you are using a phone or tablet, we recommend turning off your screen timeout during the competition.

If your device goes to sleep, you will need to wake and unlock it before you can see the timer or tap the 'Done' button.

iOS (iPhone / iPad)

  • Settings ā†’ Display & Brightness ā†’ Auto-Lock ā†’ Select Never

Android

  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap Display
  3. Look for one of the following options (the name varies by device): ā€¢ Screen timeout ā€¢ Sleep ā€¢ Lock screen ā€¢ Auto screen off
  4. Set it to Never or the maximum available time

Some Android devices do not offer a 'Never' option. In this case, you can install an app to keep the screen awake, such as:

  • ā€¢Screen Alive
  • ā€¢Keep Screen On

When the competition starts

After a short introduction it will be time to open the packaging and see which puzzle you have.

  • ā€¢Open the delivery box and remove any plastic packaging or stickers.
  • ā€¢You may open the puzzle box and remove any posters or other material.
  • ā€¢Do not open the puzzle bag until the timer starts.

When you are ready:

  1. Place the puzzle box in the middle of your table clearly visible for your camera.
  2. When everyone is ready we'll do a countdown and start the time ā€“ and the competition is on!

When you are finished

When you have finished the puzzle, click the 'Done' button on the timer website. Your time will then be recorded and displayed in the preliminary results on the competition page.

You will be prompted to enter the number of missing pieces. A penalty of 5 seconds will be added to your time for each missing piece.

If you are still puzzling when the time limit is reached, you will instead be prompted to enter the number of remaining pieces.

After the competition, we will review the results, make any necessary adjustments, and publish the final results.

Prizes

  • ā€¢The first 3 finishers in each competition will receive a customised, personally engraved, wooden trophy.
  • ā€¢We'll also give out an extra prize to a randomly selected puzzler before the competition. Please note: this is only open to participants in Sweden.