Swipe to see USA Jigsaw Nationals Lead Judges Daphne and William as they preview some of the Ravensburger Photo spots!
...and in pretty spiffy new Ravensburger long-sleeve sporty threads!
Tip #5 for the 2026 USA Jigsaw Nationals: Piece management is important.
Although we have a bin of Shandling Shims for Nationals, it would be great to not need them!
Tip #4 for the 2026 USA Jigsaw Nationals: Marathon coaches often say: "Don't try anything different on race day that you haven't practiced."
Is that wise for puzzlers as well?
Tip #3 for the 2026 USA Jigsaw Nationals: Puzzle trays that are the maximum size allotted may not be as helpful as moderate or small size trays.
Comment if you agree and explain why!
Tip #2: Focus on quality interactions amongst the more than 1000 attendees, being "present" in the moment. This 3-day event will be over in the blink of an eye so make every moment count!
Part 2 of our rules series with Head Volunteer Judge William S. (@the_puzzlear ) is here! This year is going to be epic, but we have to ensure everyone is safe and every competition is fair, so enjoy these highlights from the official rules document.
See you in a week and a half in Atlanta!
NEW EPISODE!
LINK IN PIECE TALKS BIO
If you think that being a competition judge is primarily about taking down times, well…you’re right.
But international judges Daphne Harmsen and William Shandling show us that it’s also about innovation, empathy, and a deep sense of fairness.
We're so excited for our biggest USA Jigsaw Nationals ever, and that means that many of our puzzlers are competing in our championship event for the first time! Our Head Volunteer Judge William S. (@the_puzzlear ) highlights some of the rules so you not only have a safe and fun event, but also the most fun possible!
If you haven't read the rules and FAQs in their entirety, we recommend you do, so there are no surprises on competition day.
What questions do you have about Nationals?
Remix this Reel!
I formally challenge you to a #ravensburgerretrospective Remix match up!
Edit your @ravensburgerna@ravensburgerglobal Retrospective with puzzles you completed from 2020-2025 and let's see who completed the most by remixing this Reel.
Tag a friend who you think can win this Remix Challenge!
#ravensburgerpuzzle #puzzlegramfam #puzzles
At least I can start picking out which ears to wear, right? 🤷♂️ Looking forward to supporting the 2026 USAJPA Jigsaw Nationals as a volunteer on the competition floor!
