# Event Details

- **Event Name**: World Mechanical Puzzle Competition!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: What is a Mechanical Puzzle?
Mechanical puzzles are crafted from quality materials such as wood, acrylic or metal and come in many forms – assembly, disentanglement, interlocking, mazes, hidden mechanisms, and more.

Their power lies in their tactile nature: physical, collectible objects that invite direct interaction and spark curiosity. Each puzzle challenges the solver to persist until every secret is uncovered – whether by assembling shapes, unlocking a mechanism, or separating interlocked pieces.

Though rooted in ancient traditions, mechanical puzzles are experiencing a modern revival through online communities and live events. They can be cherished as gifts, collectibles, or shared moments of playful discovery.

For Participants
Join the competition and experience the fun of mechanical puzzle solving! Participation is open to everyone aged 14 and older, regardless of experience level. Registration runs through September, with limited spots at each venue.

On competition day, Saturday, November 28 at 3pm, participants collect their limited-edition competition kit at their selected venue and have two hours to solve seven original mechanical puzzles featuring different difficulty levels, mechanisms, and materials. Each solved puzzle reveals a word or number to record on an answer sheet, and participants keep the puzzle kit after the event.

Venue staff submit the answer sheets for review and scoring. Official solutions and global rankings are then published on our website, and prizes are shipped to the top performers in each category.

Register here!
Even if you’re not into competing and you just want the limited edition kit, register by September 30th here! https://us.mechanicalpuzzlecompetitions.com/

If Registration is closed, shoot us an email at info@scratchingpostcafe.com and ask if we have any extra spots available!  We may have a few extra kits coming so people can join last minute.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/world-mechanical-puzzle-competition/200030762765513
- **Event Categories**: Contests, performances, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Champaign
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 114 E. University Ave, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820
- **lat**: 40.11649
- **long**: -88.23805
- **full address**: 114 E. University Ave, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is World Mechanical Puzzle Competition! being held?
  - **A:** World Mechanical Puzzle Competition! takes place on Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 114 E. University Ave, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820.
- **Q**: Who is organizing World Mechanical Puzzle Competition!?
  - **A:** World Mechanical Puzzle Competition! is organized by The Scratching Post CU.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** World Mechanical Puzzle Competition! is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Champaign, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If World Mechanical Puzzle Competition! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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