JPT participant guide

Rules, formats and event information.

A simple shareable guide for JPT participants covering category formats, puzzle pieces, solving time, event-day rules and common questions before registration.

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City event categories

JPT City Events

Division	Age	Format	Pieces	Size	Mins
Juniors	05-07 years	Single	100	16*16	60
Juniors	08-12 years	Single	144	16*16	60
Juniors	08-12 years	Doubles	144	16*16	60
Juniors	13-17 years	Single	144	12*12	60
Juniors	13-17 years	Doubles	144	12*12	60
Adults	17-60 years	Single	256	12*12	60
Adults	17-60 years	Doubles	256	12*12	60
Adults	17-60 years	Group (4)	529	16*16	90
Senior Adults	60+ years	Doubles	144	16*16	60

National event reference

JPT Nationals Format

Division	Age	Format	Pieces	Piece size	Mins
Juniors	05-07 years	Single	121	~1.5 inches	60
Juniors	08-12 years	Single	196	~1.25 inches	60
Juniors	08-12 years	Doubles	216	~1.25 inches	60
Juniors	13-17 years	Single	196	~1 inches	60
Juniors	13-17 years	Doubles	216	~1 inches	60
Adults	17-60 years	Single	256	~0.7 inches	60
Adults	17-60 years	Doubles	361	~0.7 inches	60
Adults	17-60 years	Group (4)	529	~0.7 inches	90
Senior Adults	60+ years	Doubles	144	~1.5 inches	60

Rules

During the round

Each participant or team receives one sealed puzzle box at the assigned table.
Do not open or touch the puzzle box until the official start announcement.
All participants in the same category receive the same puzzle design.
Puzzle pieces must remain within the table boundary.
Missing pieces may prevent completion; organizers may apply a time penalty where applicable.
Raise your hand for any query or assistance during the round.
Exchanging, replacing, hiding, or modifying puzzle pieces is not allowed.
After completing the puzzle, raise your hand for invigilator verification.
The organizer/invigilator decision is final for timing and completion.
Once registration is completed, refund or cancellation is not accepted unless separately announced by the organizer.

FAQ

Common questions

Will I receive a QR code?

Yes. After confirmed registration, the registered contact receives a confirmation email with the shared QR ticket for the paid category entry.

Can doubles or group entries use one QR?

Yes. JPT uses one shared QR per paid category entry or team.

When will the venue be confirmed?

Venue details are generally shared 10-14 days before the event through the registered email/contact channel.

What should participants bring?

Please carry the registration confirmation/QR, arrive on time, and follow the instructions shared before the event.

Where can I get help?

Use the support page or call the Rapturous support number shared in the registration communication.