Jigsaw Puzzle, our passion.
RETO 2016, MATEMÁTICAS 10 5
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Based on the original article published 04/02/2016 by Mundo Puzzlero
Big PuzzleAddicts meeting in Las Palmas, 29, 30 and 31 January 2016, to participate in The Reto 2016 - Puzzle Challenge in Canary Island. Organized by the Spanish Association of Puzzle "Aepuzz", the Canary Association of Mathematics Teachers "Isaac Newton" and "The Cabildo* Insular of Grand Canary" - *Island Canary Council (each of the canary island is governed by its own Cabildo). Clementoni, Lifer toy store and Coca Cola supported the event.
In addition to the challenge, there were other activities: exhibitions, workshops and conferences.
The challenge was to Assemble 100,000 pieces, by doing 100 jigsaw Puzzle Clementoni 1000 piece each. In just 24H!
69 Jigsaw Puzzle lovers participated … in 15 teams
The challenge was big, impressive, ambitious, considering the number of parts to be assembled to the number of participant.
After 12 hours, half of the challenge (50,000 pieces) was not reached, but the delay did not affect the troop-morale, and all participants worked twice as hard to succeed.
the last leg of the challenge
Two hours before the end, some preferred not to start a new puzzle and chose to join and help the other teams to complete the puzzles in progress. Result, More than 20,000 parts assembled during those 2 hours.
The atmosphere was so high that it was possible to hear outside of the building, the public’s encouragement from the inside, who was here to support the event and cheering the teams enthusiastically.
After 24 hours, 77 Puzzles completed, others in progress, for a total of 83.466 pieces!
Pictures are on the Mundo Puzzlero Facebook Page
Epilog
In a strictly numerical way, obviously the 100,000 pieces in 24 hours are not achieved.
But, and that is a goog new, it open the door to a new try. And on the other hand if we consider everyone's commitment, the organization of the meeting, from a qualitative point of view, we can say that the objective has been largely exceeded!
And finally, the most important in this adventure, it's not the 100,000 pieces challenge, but rather the 69 smiles from ear to ear (look like they slept with a hanger in their mouth*) and 69 pairs of sparkling eyes.
Congratulations to all and see you soon for a new challenge!
You can read on the original article the names of who tried to assemble 100,000 pieces in 24 hours.
Article Original Mundo Puzzlero
(*In episode one of series one from FRIENDS, Rachel tells Monica that she looks as if she slept with a hanger in her mouth for she couldn't stop smiling that wide big smile all morning)
Sunday 24 of January took place the 1st Jigsaw Puzzle Championship of Montbrison
The first edition of the puzzle championship organized by the Parents’ Association of the Chemin Rouge School, was a great success with 22 teams in all categories.
On a beautiful sunny afternoon, 22 teams came to face up the various jigsaw puzzles selected by the organizers.
Same category, same puzzle. So, let’s get started!
300 pieces for "Juniors" (6-11 yo), 500 for "Amateurs" (12 yo and more) and Mixed (adult-chlid) categories, two 500-pieces puzzles for the Experts!
During the well-deserved break, the participants regained strength by enjoying delicious pancakes "homemade" and refreshments at the bar. Then, they get back to play more motivated than ever. In the last few minutes before the end, several teams have finished their puzzle with pride and the satisfaction to have reached their goal.
Indeed, for many it was their first competition !!!
During a serendipity-web-session, I found a very nice story.
She is Vic, a young Belgian, jigsaw-puzzle-addicted, which launch in February 2014 into the conquest of the 32,256 pieces of Keith Haring. She created her blog to share this adventure with everyone.
Au fil des mois, Vic assemble , trie, pièces après pièces, couleur après couleur.
Over the months, Vic, assembles, classifies, piece by piece, color after color.
Vic selects a color of the moment, according to her mood, how she feels, and set a goal of collecting this color.
A nice approach full of poetry, humor and originality.
Good luck Vic, we'll take news regularly!
Sunday 17 of January took place the 2nd Jigsaw Puzzle Championship of Grézieu-le-marché
Saturday, January 16, 2016, the Grézieu-le-marché school was abuzz. A workshop for parent volunteers pre-cut packages of puzzle to the sewing machine, bending puzzles, collect and distribute lots, make plans, prepare the room contest, make pancakes and candy brochette….
But Phew! Everything was ready for the big day !!!!!!!
Indeed 02 PM on Sunday, 17 January 106 teams were all waiting with a big impatience to discover their puzzle. At the start signal each team unpacks his haste puzzle.
The 10 teams of "mini mini" (small-small) were pleased to discover the Lion King, they had to agree two team mates to make the puzzle of 48 pieces on the carpet. And when you are 3 or 4 years it’s quite a challenge.
The 5 teams "mini" (small) have done brilliantly a 100 pieces jigsaw puzzle about Pacman.
No spirit of competition for these young children, but what a joy to announce your name to the microphone when you finished and especially the pleasure to receive the applause of adults.
After, of course, toddlers were able to go relax in the games room under the supervision of parent volunteers, to color in, play Kapla, create his own diploma, sing... And after the break, each team returned to work to make his second puzzle!
Meanwhile...
The 16 junior teams have shown tenacity to successfully complete their jigsaw puzzle about dinosaurs, with a little help for some, but, all had finished on time.
The 34 mixed teams (one child and one adult) found a 500 piece puzzle filled with treats but what horror ! All the candy seems to be the same, the task has been rather difficult.
The 39 amateur teams have been working on a 500 pieces portrait during 2h30 of the competition. They have put all their energy to succeed.
Our 2 teams of experts were surprised to discover two jigsaw puzzles of 500 pieces, each, mixed together, one of which without model.
An afternoon under the sign of good humor, friendliness, exchange, mutual assistance ... Each child has won an envelope with free entrance for our sponsors and all the teams went back with their jigsaw puzzle (finished or not) as gift.
Many have pledged to be trained even more better for 2017.
Patrick's words
First, I have been pleasantly surprised by the quality of the puzzle. I was expecting that a product sold for a charity purpose would have reduced costs for reduced quality, but this was not the case. The pieces interlock very well. The quality is similar to the one from Clementoni’s round puzzles, so very good.
The picture of the puzzle is very colourful and nice, I enjoyed a great deal doing this puzzle.
The only slight drawback I would comment on, is the age indicated « +8 years ». A 500 pieces puzzle seems to me already quite difficult for this age, but a 500 pieces round puzzle is even more complicated than a classic square puzzle, so I would not recommend it for children so young.
Apart from this, I strongly advise to buy this puzzle, it’s for a good cause…
Cathy's words
I loved to assemble this puzzle. It is of very good quality, the drawing is fun and colourful. We were curious and we timed our individual performance. While I got entangled in the yellow central part full of small figures and details, Patrick on his side got behind doing the more uniform parts of the blue sky. Our complementarity was demonstrated, as it took each of us exactly 1h55 to finish the puzzle!
I would tend to think this puzzle is not adapted for children 8 years old, but as I don't have tested with children, maybe I am mistaken…
somebody else wants to try?
The puzzle comes with a poster showing the drawing with the real dimensions, so it is possible and helpful to complete it right above the image.
Anyway it is a beautiful and generous gift, to be made urgently to your love ones 🙂
Organized by Puzzle Bulgaria and sponsored by Educa, this first edition of the Puzzle championship of Sofia really was a big success, the competition took place during two days because of the number of teams wishing to play.
Day 1 - Saturday
18 teams of two people competed to assemble the 1000 pieces Puzzle by Educa "Spices". The team who obtained the 1st place finished the puzzle in 3 hours and 10 minute and won a 1500 pièces puzzle offered by Educa, followed by the second team, who ended in 3 hours 40mn and the 3rd team in 4 hours 40mn.
Day 2 - Sunday
14 teams had to deal with a 1000 pièces puzzle by Educa rather difficult, "Mickey's Nightmare", It took 7 hours 30 to the first team to finish the puzzle. The organizers decided to count the remaining parts of the other teams' puzzles in order to determine which teams would take 2nd and 3rd place. ********** By the end of these two days of competition, all teams went back home with a head full of good memories, the puzzle they had done, and quite itchy to participate in the next edition of the contest. |
When I think IKEA, I imagine assembling pack furniture. Piece by piece with order and method.
A real puzzle for adults... but not only!
Lattjo by Ikea
Is the new range of fun activities for children. Among these games there are .... Jigsaw Puzzle of course !
"Doing a puzzle helps develop your child’s logical thinking and fine motor skills while learning more about shapes and sizes."
A "Family" jigsaw puzzle of 555 pieces.
The originality of this puzzle is the size of the pieces. There are 3 different sizes. Small parts, medium and large. What to involve your children of all ages.
There are also 3 Jigsaw Puzzle globe:
The included stand is handy for piecing the puzzle together and for displaying you finished round puzzle..
Maybe somebody else wants a try?
That’s it ! Christmas shopping time is on…
so why don't make a good action with a useful gift
Some Christmas markets and shopping malls welcomes UNICEF little shop and offer gift cards, games and toys, stationery and calendar, full of original useful ideas. UNICEF has developed games and fun activities especially for children.
cf post "Puzzles for early Child Development"
jigsaws puzzle again and again
since the early childhood !
In the early childhood, children can do jigsaws puzzle , if the number of parts and the level of difficulty are adapted to their ages.
Few Jigsaws Puzzle
- Age : 2+
Giant Jigsaw Puzzle
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Thanks to their large size suitable for children 2 years old, puzzles XL will help boys and girls develop their sense of observation and association. The box contains 3 puzzles to create beautiful, a girl, a boy and a dove. |
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- Age : 4+
Gift-box Children round the world
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What a nice gift! A 30 pieces jigsaw puzzle in a beautiful storage box the colors of UNICEF, closed with a pretty bow. Contains a poster of the jigsaw puzzle to make. |
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- Age : 4+
Color My Own Puzzle
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Double fun! First, do the puzzle, then return it to discover a picture to color with pencils provided. Pack with 7 mini colored pencils included. |
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- Age : 8+
World Schools - Global Playground Puzzle
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A 500 pieces round jigsaw Puzzle for the whole family: children from schools around the world gather to play together! 500 pieces, it’s starting to be a nice jigsaw puzzle! More Family oriented seen the number of parts and complexity .... So, a good action, a nice gift, many reasons to buy it ! And why don’t give it to test by specialists ? 🙂 |
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On Sunday, November 8th took place the 2nd jigsaw puzzle championship of Treize Vents
The second edition of this competition of puzzles organized by the events committee of Treize Vents «Bout'OVans» was a really big success, with 44 teams of two, and even one from Belgium!
Quality of organization, friendly atmosphere mixing all generations and different levels of game. With only one goal, just the pleasure doing jigsaw puzzles.
a few words from the organizers:
«We are very pleased with the deep interest for our competition. This derby is open to everybody, enthusiasts, beginners, young or old.
Our philosophy is rewarded: « welcome everybody and offer different level of difficulties according to each category ».
The third edition already scheduled for 2016, will be even much better. Hope to see you in 2016.
Wow a cow !
Have you ever seen a cow going out of a store?
A « must-go » for whom is on holidays in Spain or in Portugal, Ale-Hop stores are easy to recognize with a life-size cow which seems to escape from the shop window.
These stores are full of gadgets trendy, useless or useful and essential, you will find a lot of nice and colored objects for a good price, perfect to make little presents. Just for pleasure.
And among this range of objects, there are 3D Jigsaw Puzzles.
Nothing less to think of a gift and challenge our Belgian champions at the same time.
A great challenge : The Sagrada Familia, nothing more!
Hopefully the version 3D Puzzle is ended before the original
Ale-Hop go, go, go!
On Sunday, October 11th took place the 5th jigsaw puzzle championship of Saillant
The fifth edition of this competition of puzzles organized by " The Friends Of Saillant " was a really big success. The social hall was crowded this year with 45 teams of 2 people. They will have to push the walls next time!
4 categories of competitors with different levels had a friendly and competitive confrontation.
The afternoon ended with deserved applauses for 2 Regional Champions:
Coline TOULY and Vincent PANAUD who were individually in a off-competition confrontation with, as only stake, the happiness of achieving a 1000 pieces jigsaw puzzle.
They will be in a few days team-mates at the 24h Puzzles in Hannut, Belgium.
The Friends of Saillant thanks all the participants. See you Next year on October 9th, 2016.
