Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

September 28, 2024

In person at the Mall of America Huntington Bank Rotunda
Virtually via Zoom

Presented by AuSM Premier Partner

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Our 2024 AuSM Puzzle Competition was held on September 28, an exciting event that brought together puzzle enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels for a day of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition. All in-person competitions were sold out, and the virtual competitions included teams from California, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Georgia, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.

To see the complete results of all in-person and virtual divisions, click here to download the Excel file.

The competition included an autism resources fair in the Huntington Bank Rotunda and an exciting live audience to cheer on our puzzling teams. This event helps raise awareness and funds for the Autism Society of Minnesota, supporting individuals with autism and their families.

Divisions

All divisions completed a 500-piece puzzle, and each division had a unique puzzle. Many puzzlers chose to add on a VIP registration: for a $20 donation to AuSM, they received a $25 gift card to Games by James!

  • 8:30-10:30 a.m. 2-Person Division 
  • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 4-Person Division, beginner and advanced options 
  • 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free-For-All Division 
    • This division can be any number of people! Compete solo or as a team of 2, 3, or 4.

View a social narrative for the event here.

NEW in 2024: Puzzle Swap

Puzzlers were encouraged to bring puzzles they’ve already completed to swap with other puzzlers! This is a great way to build community and try out some new puzzles for free.

Thank you, 2024 Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Exhibitors

Puzzle Sponsor and Partner

Prizes Sponsor and Partner

Rules Video Creator

Print Sponsor

Event Space Sponsor

Note: The Autism Society of Minnesota does not support the use of the puzzle piece as a symbol for autism and does not use puzzle piece images or references in any of the autism information and resources we provide. This decision was made based on the concerns of autistic people and their objections to the use of the puzzle piece as a symbol for autism. AuSM’s jigsaw puzzle competition is a contest that brings folks from across the country together as teams to compete in-person and virtually in a hobby that has an enthusiastic following and is unrelated to the use of the puzzle piece as a symbol. This puzzle-constructing competition is a fundraiser that supports AuSM’s programs and services for the local autism community, and includes an autism resource fair where folks can learn more about autism. AuSM’s jigsaw puzzle fundraiser was created based on the wide-following of this hobby and the opportunity to educate community members while providing a family-friendly, inclusive event that supports AuSM’s mission.