Puzzle Guzzle #08
36 puzzlers sprang into action this Tuesday, some battling against 30c heat to do so! Nia took a running start by completing an EJJ mere seconds before that start of the competition but kept up the pace to win with a time of 00:43:30. The battle for second place was incredibly tight with Charlotte beating out Janey by just 8 seconds!
After the first few finishers rolled in, our attention turned to the mysterious puzzling entity known simply as "The Table", a group of 3 puzzlers competing simultaneously on the same dining table! With just minutes to spare it was newcomer Corrin who ultimately triumphed over The Table and will presumably get to keep the dining table until the next competition. Madeley's Maestro was awarded to young up-and-comer Pepe for his blistering 1:08:59 time!
Puzzle Guzzle #07
A Christmas puzzle in June?! This controversial choice of image raised some eyebrows amongst our 30 competitors, but it was Nia Marvin who proved that 'tis the season to be jolly fast at puzzling with a winning time of 43:23 and a record-breaking winning margin of over 12 minutes! Eirik and Ruby also got into the festive spirit to pick up the other two podium spots (with times of 55:34 and 58:37 respectively) and Zoe Clegg won the "Madeley's Maestro" award for her fantastic 01:15:52 time!!
Puzzle Guzzle #06
What better way to start the new era of Puzzle Guzzles than with this delightfully niche Ravensburger? It was Guzzle debutant Rachael Chambers who flew like Windel through the puzzle in a phenomenal 42:56, beating the field by almost 10 minutes! Nia Marvin continued her run of good form by picking up 2nd place in 52:18 and newcomer Eirik Liane finished in 55:09 to secure 3rd place.
This competition also saw the first "most improved" prize being awarded to Lynn Thompson for her speedy 1:33:22 finish! Finally a special shout out to Charlotte Kirby who joined the call over an hour late and still came incredibly close to finishing within the 2 hour time limit (*unofficial time 1:00:56)
Puzzle Guzzle #05
Our biggest competition yet, with 37 majestic mammals racing to solve this fun yet challenging puzzle! It was a hard fought battle but Nia Marvin was once again "King Cheetah", securing her 3rd individual title with a time of 47:12! The real nail-biter was between Jonathan Nash and Ruby Lavender, where an errant piece under her table cost Ruby valuable seconds and the 2nd place spot, what drama!
Puzzle Guzzle #04
Our first pairs competition saw 22 pairs (and one brave solo competitor) battle it out on the mean streets of Tromsø. The UK's most notorious puzzling duo SJ & Dan carved their way through the ice in an incredible 34:45 to take the win! The Marvins proved that puzzling runs in the family by taking 2nd place and fan-favourites Ruby & Holly completed our podium. Thank you to all who competed, especially those dragged along by a friend or loved one, you are the real heroes.
Puzzle Guzzle #03
A thrilling 3rd instalment of The Puzzle Guzzle saw Nia "The Marvel" Marvin annihilate the competition, clearing the field by almost 8 minutes! Charlotte Kirby leapt an impressive 5 places from her PG#02 appearance to capture 2nd place and SJ Bodell put up a great time to achieve "The most important 3rd place of my career"
Puzzle Guzzle #02
This bright colourful image was a popular choice of puzzle and it was Nicky Thomas who was victorious with a fantastic time of 43:21. Janey Drury made it back-to-back 2nd places and Jonathan Nash made his Puzzle Guzzle debut with an impressive 3rd place finish.
Puzzle Guzzle #01
Nia Marvin made short work of the Moonlight Lighthouse and bested 30 other competitors to become the inaugural Puzzle Guzzle champion! Janey Drury and Ruby Lavender rounded out the podium with great times on this tricky image!
