Amateur, expert and team puzzlers from around the region will compete for prizes and honors in June 22 contest modeled after the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – Get out your pencils (or pens – if you dare!) for the third annual Minnesota Crossword Tournament. Crossworders will have a chance to compete for bragging rights and prizes on Sunday, June 22 at Saint Paul’s Landmark Center, 75 5th Street. Doors open at noon and the first round of puzzles begins at 12:30 p.m.
Solvers in each of three brackets – Amateur, Expert and Teams (of up to four players) – will tackle at least three original crossword puzzles created and edited specially for this tournament by constructors whose work appears in the New York Times. Like the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament (ACPT) after which Minnesota’s was modeled, scoring will be based on accuracy and speed. Solvers with the highest combined scores from the first three rounds will move on to the finals, with championship puzzles to be solved in front of the crowd.
Spectators will be provided copies of the puzzles to play along. Puzzle packs will also be available online following the tournament. Complimentary snacks and coffee will be available at the tournament; other bars and restaurants are nearby. Solvers and spectators alike will enjoy an entertaining day of suspense, surprises and fun. Proceeds support the mission of The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library. The competition is limited to 200 individual competitors and 25 teams – please register early.
Registration Information:
Individual Competitor $20
Team (2 to 4 puzzlers) $45
Spectator $5
More information and registration
About The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library:
Currently celebrating its 69th year, The Friends is a private, nonprofit membership organization which supports the Saint Paul Public Library through private fundraising, advocacy, cultural programming and public awareness activities. Since 2006, The Friends has led the Minnesota Book Awards and, as of 2012, is the designated Minnesota Center for the Book – the state affiliate of the National Center for the Book at the Library of Congress. For more information, contact The Friends at 651-222-3242 or explore this website.