Ravensburger sponsors inaugural UKJPA regional championship in Cardiff.

Ravensburger sponsored the United Kingdom Jigsaw Puzzle Association's first regional Speed Puzzling Championship in Cardiff, supplying 500- and 1000-piece puzzles and sending a team from its Bicester office.

Cardiff hosted the United Kingdom Jigsaw Puzzle Association's inaugural regional Speed Puzzling Championship this weekend, drawing about 300 participants. Ravensburger was the event sponsor, provided 500- and 1000-piece puzzles and sent a team from its Bicester office. The competition included Solo, Pairs and Teams categories and was the first contest of this size in Wales. Many attendees were taking part in competitive puzzling for the first time. Key facts: - Around 300 people took part, including competitors who travelled from outside the UK. - Ravensburger supplied 500- and 1000-piece puzzles and had staff attend from its Bicester office. - Solo, Pairs and Teams categories were contested; the Solo category winning time was 35 minutes 58 seconds by Rachael Chambers of Birmingham. - The event’s Pairs winners had originally met at the Worlds three years earlier and reunited for the Cardiff contest. - Ravensburger offered a preview of work in progress, including a 40,320-piece Pokémon jigsaw due to launch later this year, and the company also sponsors the first Irish Jigsaw Puzzle Association Speed Puzzle Competition taking place next month and the UKJPA Nationals in April. Summary: The Cardiff event showed growing interest in speed puzzling and brought together new and experienced competitors, including international attendees. Ravensburger’s sponsorship covered puzzle supplies and previews of upcoming releases, and the company is also supporting related competitions in Ireland next month and the UKJPA Nationals in April.