🧩 Tyler Takes on the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championships

Hi, I'm Tyler Duberly, and I recently won the New Zealand Jigsaw Puzzle Championships. Something I never imagined when my family joked about my weird talent completing jigsaw puzzles fast. In 2024, my midwife mentioned a national competition. I joined the team event with friends, and the idea stuck.

In 2025, I entered both the team and individual events. A week before, I practiced with a 4-pack of 500-piece puzzles. My times were around 56 minutes, and after Googling 2024 individual results, I realized I was on par with the top 5ish places for NZ.

At Nationals, my goal was simple: place third and win a Ravensburger puzzle. I finished with cameras around me, unsure if I came second or third. Afterwards I learned the winner was Australian, meaning I had won the NZ title! I was stoked. My prize? A 9000-piece Ravensburger, a puzzler’s dream!

Now, I have the exciting opportunity to represent New Zealand and take on the rest of the world to see where my weird and wonderful talent stacks up internationally. The World Champs will be held in Valladolid, Spain (15–21 Sept 2025). To get there, I’m fundraising $5000 NZD to cover travel, accommodation, and entry fees.

Every contribution big or small helps me take one step closer to Spain. Whether you're a fellow puzzle lover, a proud Kiwi, or just someone who believes in chasing dreams, I’d be so grateful for your support.

🧩❤️

Tyler