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PUZZLEPALOOZA! + Farewell to Backpocket

November 17 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$50
Farewell, Backpocket Brewing! Diversions Tabletop Game Lounge will be hosting a speed-puzzle competition, puzzlepalooza, on November 17th. Event featured on The Local Hub Iowa City
It’s a series and a venue finale — this is the last Puzzlepalooza of 2025 and the final Puzzlepalooza at Backpocket!
Come and experience the hottest jigsaw puzzle competition in Iowa, from the creative minds of The Rook Room. Join Diversions on November 17th at Backpocket Brewing for an evening of speed-puzzling, befuddling sabotages, and team bonding. Fastest team wins bragging rights and gifts cards from
Check-in begins at 6:00 PM and the competition begins promptly at 6:30 PM. Registration is $50 per team (up to 4 players) and includes the puzzle, which is yours to keep. Only one registration is required per team, but space is limited. Gather your puzzler pals and join us for this thrilling Puzzlepalooza event!
For those who haven’t ‘paloozed before: teams of (up to) four face off in a race to be the first to complete their 500-piece puzzle. Sound easy? Don’t be deceived — the competition is stiff and we throw in just a little twist: the opportunity to sabotage the other teams.
Arrive early and fuel up with delicious food from Backpocket’s menu, stay hydrated with their extensive drink selection (including no/low alcohol!), and stick around after the event for a Sugar Bottom Bakery cookie or other celebratory snack!

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