ART in PIECES 2026

FAQ

You will receive a reminder and a short-term postponement. If you still do not pay, your registration will be cancelled by us.

Great that you want to help!

We especially need people to walk around during the competitions, see who finishes next and write down the times. Accompanying persons who are not taking part in the competition are also welcome.

Register via https://puzzleverein.de/event_volunteer.php?id=15

If you are still looking for partners for pairs or teams, you can make a request on the discord server of the Puzzleverein Deutschlands, for example.

Otherwise, you can find suitable people here on the website via the team search.

Under 18-year-olds can take part in the competition if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Spectators are allowed and welcome. There is an area in the hall for spectators and participants who are taking a break.

Dogs and other pets may not be brought into the competition area or the spectator/break areas. They are not permitted in the entire interior of the venue due to the house rules.

Basically, a team must consist of at least 3 and a maximum of 4 people. Team members can be changed in the registration form here on the website up to a few days before the competition. If it is no longer technically possible to change team members, please let reception know on site.

 

We will allocate unused places to participants on the waiting list or to spectators at short notice. If there is no interest, the place will remain free.

If individual pair or team members are too late, they can join their pair or team later.

There will be rows of tables this time, as otherwise we won't have enough individual tables.

Solo and couple each have 70 x 100 cm space. You will receive a white cardboard in the size 70 x 100 cm to compensate for any unevenness on the tables. The 500 piece puzzles have a size of 34 x 48 cm. 

Teams have 70 x 200 cm space. You will receive 2 white boards in the size 70 x 100 cm. The 1000 piece puzzle has a size of 48 x 68 cm.

 

Trays, plates and sorting boxes are permitted as aids, as are box-top holders. The number and size can be freely chosen and must be brought by the participants themselves.

Scissors, knives and other sharp objects for opening the puzzles are not permitted. The puzzles will already be open, so no tools are necessary.

Additional light sources, objects that change the height or arrangement of the tables and templates that represent the puzzle maker's pattern are also not permitted.

Yes, we will set up an area for swapping puzzles. The number of pieces in the exchange should be balanced, e.g. bring 3,000 pieces and take 3,000 pieces with you. Please pack puzzle pieces in plastic bags and label any missing pieces.

Yes, although we recommend not using them at the beginning and end of the competition in order to pay attention to the organisation's messages.

Yes, you can go to the toilet at any time. Please make sure that you do not disturb any other participants and that time continues to run.

As long as you do not disturb other participants, you are allowed to eat and drink during the competition.

Yes, but it is important to include all registration numbers in the purpose of the bank transfer.

Please send an e-mail to: admin@puzzleverein.de