DC Puzzle Competition: Valentines Edition

I competed in two individual heats and one pairs heat. For individual, I competed on 300pc puzzles, and my pairs partner Michael and I competed together on a 500pc puzzle.

A photo of Andrew holding up my completed puzzle, Heart Succulents.

I finally mastered the art of picking up completed puzzles without them falling apart.

This was a really challenging puzzle competition for me on all three puzzles!

  • Pretty in Pink was my first experience working on a puzzle with a border that doesn’t make sense to assemble first (it’s easier to assemble when the inside of the puzzle has already been finished).

  • Heart Succulents challenged my ability to find where pieces go on the box image and my attention to detail — many of the pieces were just green mush to me! Additionally, paying attention to lighting was key in assembling this puzzle.

  • Butts on Things: Sweet Cheeks was a challenge to my focus. Look at all those CUTE BUTTS! Even the gumballs in the gumball machine have butts! The Oreo cookies say BUTTS instead of OREO!

All in all, very happy to continue my puzzle training and to continue to get competition practice individually and with Michael as my pair.

Individual

Photo of puzzle image titled Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink (300pc MasterPieces)

Completed in
2.66 pieces per minute
Placed 13th of 15 competitors (results)

Individual

Photo of puzzle image titled Heart Succulents

Heart Succulents (300pc Buffalo Games)

Completed in
3.55 pieces per minute
Placed 9th of 16 competitors (results)

Pairs with Michael Ha as “Pisces Pieces”

Photo of puzzle image titled Butts on Things: Sweet Cheeks

Butts on Things: Sweet Cheeks (500pc Ceaco)

Completed in
10.18 pieces per minute
Placed 6th of 32 competitors (results)