Question 1

What is the Global Jigsaw Puzzle League (GJPL)?

Accepted Answer

Global Jigsaw Puzzle League (GJPL) is an international jigsaw puzzle league organisation operating structured competitions for corporates, schools and individual participants. Its system connects internal and city competition with national and international championship pathways, up to the GJPL World Championship.

Question 2

What does GJPL stand for?

Accepted Answer

GJPL stands for Global Jigsaw Puzzle League.

Question 3

Is GJPL the same organisation as the World Jigsaw Puzzle Federation?

Accepted Answer

No. Global Jigsaw Puzzle League (GJPL) is an independent jigsaw puzzle league organisation. It is separate from the World Jigsaw Puzzle Federation and does not organise the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship operated by that organisation.

Question 4

What are the GJPL competition formats?

Accepted Answer

GJPL has three formats: Individual (one player against the clock), Duo (two players working together on one jigsaw puzzle), and Team (four players, played as either Team Relay or Team Sync).

Question 5

What is the difference between Team Relay and Team Sync?

Accepted Answer

In Team Relay, four players take turns building the same jigsaw puzzle, one at a time. In Team Sync, four players build the same jigsaw puzzle together at the same time. Both are four-player Team formats.

Question 6

What piece counts are used in GJPL competitions?

Accepted Answer

Individual and Duo competitions use 300 or 500 piece jigsaw puzzles. Team Relay and Team Sync use 500 piece jigsaw puzzles.

Question 7

Which jigsaw puzzles are used in GJPL competitions?

Accepted Answer

All GJPL competitions use GJPL-approved Assembrio jigsaw puzzles only, at every level, so that every competitor faces the same standard.

Question 8

What are the three GJPL leagues?

Accepted Answer

The three GJPL leagues are CONNECT Corporate, CONNECT Schools, and the GJPL Open League.

Question 9

What is CONNECT by Global Jigsaw Puzzle League?

Accepted Answer

CONNECT is GJPL's competition brand for organisations, with two leagues: CONNECT Corporate for corporates and CONNECT Schools for schools. Both bring structured Individual, Duo, and Team competitions into the organisation, build a private internal leaderboard, and follow one pathway from internal competition to city, national and the GJPL World Championship. CONNECT competitions are delivered in each city by the city's Official Licensed Operator.

Question 10

How does CONNECT Corporate work?

Accepted Answer

Employees begin through GJPL corporate competitions run inside their organisation by the city's Official Licensed Operator, with a private internal leaderboard. A corporate becomes eligible for its City Corporate Championship after completing 3 logged sessions with its Official Licensed Operator.

Question 11

How does a corporate qualify for its city championship?

Accepted Answer

A corporate becomes eligible for its City Corporate Championship after completing 3 logged sessions with its Official Licensed Operator. The corporate then chooses its representatives from the top of its own internal leaderboard, for example its top individuals, top duo and top team.

Question 12

Are corporate leaderboards public?

Accepted Answer

No. Corporate leaderboards are private to that corporate, its Official Licensed Operator and GJPL. Public rankings begin at city level.

Question 13

Who holds the national and international championships?

Accepted Answer

National championships and the GJPL World Championship are held by GJPL. City championships are run by the city's Official Licensed Operator and sanctioned by GJPL. In countries with one participating city, the city champion represents the country.

Question 14

Does GJPL run a world championship?

Accepted Answer

GJPL runs a four-level pathway from internal competition through city and national levels to the GJPL World Championship, where national champions compete. Confirmed dates, locations, qualification requirements and registration information are published on the official GJPL website.

Question 15

Who runs GJPL competitions in my city?

Accepted Answer

Each participating city has one Official Licensed Operator, appointed and licensed by GJPL. The operator delivers CONNECT competitions and city championships in that city under GJPL's rules, formats and official materials (GJPL-approved Assembrio jigsaw puzzles, score sheets and certificates).

Question 16

How do I become an Official Licensed Operator?

Accepted Answer

Submit a Licensed Operator Enquiry through the contact page. GJPL reviews relevant experience, your business network in the city, ability to invest in the initial licence, and commitment to the GJPL standards.

Question 17

How does CONNECT Schools work?

Accepted Answer

Schools run CONNECT competitions in Individual, Duo, or Team format, and eligible participants progress through the four-level pathway toward the GJPL World Schools Championship. Competition levels, age categories and qualification rules are published by GJPL.

Question 18

Who participates in the GJPL Open League?

Accepted Answer

The GJPL Open League is for individual jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts participating independently of a corporate or school. Eligibility and registration conditions are published for each competition.

Question 19

Where do confirmed GJPL competitions appear?

Accepted Answer

Confirmed competitions are published on the official GJPL website once the date, location, operator, format, eligibility conditions and registration details are approved. Competition details may change.

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