The National Jigsaw Puzzle Championships seriously humbled me.

[@KarenPuzzles]

The Finals video is up now! Find out who is the fastest puzzler in the country: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZqwl36knc53m5Y

[@Enn-]

Ravensburger is smart to sponsor you. I wouldn't be nearly as interested in jigsaw puzzles if it wasn't for you and your channel. Ravensburger makes great puzzles, which is why the puzzles in my home are almost exclusively from their stock.

[@hopegold883]

I was thinking it kinda indicates they’re a class act. Like, they’re sponsoring Karen because they realize how how good she’s been for them, not necessarily because they’re thinking she’s going to create a future windfall. (Not to mention, I bet the puzzles she designed are some of their top sellers. They’re so luscious.)

[@dothedo3667]

I'd have Ravensburger puzzles if they were less expensive and if the boxes were smaller lol

[@Cyborgcat431]

Bought my first ravensburger because of the channel -

[@RettetdenUmlaut]

@@dothedo3667 Ravensburger is a staple here in Germany (as it's a German company). They charge 10-15 Euros for 500-1000 pieces, that's not what I'd consider expensive.

[@ChicagoJon2016]

This. Fantastic ROI to sponsor these videos and Karen -- they absolutely have me seeking out Ravensburger puzzles

[@samanthaquant7411]

The poor girls face when she realized she had 4 of her table mate’s pieces… she was genuinely horrified!

[@elisadaygrey]

I would have felt like a criminal, poor girl!

[@angeletteUK]

I know bless her. But I've seen it before and it's actually impacted the person who had them as they couldn't figure out which pieces go where. You can tell it was a genuine mistake.

[@livnpups]

Time stamp?

[@Hugg1n]

"Their pieces got too close together, and got mixed up" What happens at Puzzle Comp, stays at puzzle comp!

[@celestinoiiicaneca5657]

Start at 29:48 ​@@livnpups

[@ColTRaw]

The denied fistbump at 18:16 is abolutely savage 😂

[@dothedo3667]

Not exactly denied, just not seen

[@sciacallo96]

i was laughing at the awkwardness :D

[@LShackles]

Legends say that she is still waiting 😅

[@ColTRaw]

​@@dothedo3667 She is looking right at it. I think she genuinely didnt get it.

[@ursamajo.r]

She was probably overwhelmed and not really paying attention lol. I would be too

[@ck2d]

The editing is insane in this video. It's almost like you have a team working on the edit because you keep the intensity up for the whole thing.

[@anders630]

Or maybe someone been working on it for 2 months. Great vid, looking forward to next episode despite knowing the results.

[@kianaone2610]

​@anders630 it's only been a month though since the 2024 jigsaw nationals happened. I watched the live when it did happen.

[@ASennaFan]

Good video but I saw good recap videos within days of the actual event, this is old news at this point.

[@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz]

​@@ASennaFanshe had a lot of footage to comb through and some people edit slower than others.

[@ASennaFan]

@@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz Agreed, and I love Karen’s content, I’m just saying this far after the competition it looses some impact. Maybe she can get some editing help to get competition videos out in a more timely manner.

[@toastyrybread5993]

I love that I’m starting to recognize a lot of these puzzlers just from your videos. Honestly the way you create these videos makes it almost feel like an Olympics recap when you can’t watch the whole event 💖

[@rachrbonez1335]

me too i had no interest in puzzling or competitions until i subbed to karen!

[@moonlampje79]

Me three❤

[@LaurenandtheCrew]

30:23 That woman's face when she realised she unintentionally had 'taken' Kyle's missing pieces. She clearly felt so bad the mistake happened! xD

[@KarenPuzzles]

It’s exactly the harmless drama I’m here for 😂

[@whynotbekind1957]

how do you know that he didn’t accidentally push them into her part of the table??

[@ericathefae]

​@@whynotbekind1957 [Edit: sorry, I read that as intentionally, not accidentally - please ignore XD] That would be like shooting himself in the foot. Not only would he intentionally give himself 40 extra seconds in penalty for missing them, but it's also much more difficult to find the right piece when you're missing neighbouring pieces and he could easily end up waisting time trying to find a piece that's litterally not there.

[@M_SC]

@@ericathefaeha! I misread it as intentionally too

[@puzzledtopieces8839]

I was one of the Did Not Finish in individuals prelim 2. I was in Purgatory Produce from Hell for 2 hours. The worst 2 hours EVER. But I qualified for pairs finals and did finish with my partner in the time allotted. Let’s just say if I didn’t have a pairs partner and only did Individual round I would probably never do a competition again. My state doesn’t do competitions (yet) so this was my first experience and it didn’t boost my confidence. However, the weekend got better and I enjoyed myself as I was with my tribe of puzzle lovers so that made up for it! (And it was a plus to finish pairs finals!) After my Purgatory Produce from Hell experience I don’t time myself anymore! Congrats on all your accomplishments! It was fun to see you in person! And you got me in the video! Wow! (43:40 time mark)

[@kioshekat7931]

petition to rename that puzzle to Purgatory Produce from Hell. glad ur not quitting puzzling! i hope ravensburg learned something from that insane puzzle when comparing the DNF numbers

[@TrinaMadeIt]

Congrats on putting yourself out there and giving it a go!!!!

[@PuzzledInspiration]

I love how when they say "GO" you can see how everyone's faces go into straight focus mode. Bags being ripped open, and the fun begins.

[@cmulliner8985]

I love that your sister is a statistics nerd, you two are a perfect team ❤ Loved the editing, was waiting patiently and it was worth it!

[@silentspeaker0156]

I love seeing all of the joy on people’s faces as they finish their puzzles

[@ValaSelene]

For sure. These competitions seem to really embody competitiveness without tearing others down from what these videos show. Seems awesome.

[@melimsah]

Shout out to Becca Taylor for slowing herself down just a little to try and give a fist bump to her tablemate that finished before her. That's sportsmanship right there!

[@juliacoffournic]

Hi Karen! I watched the livestreams but I really enjoy watching your recaps. I wanted to point out how nice it is that you put everyone's name on screen! It makes it easier to follow, during the livestreams it was sometimes hard to know who was who! And this one everyone is appreciated :)

[@unemilifleur]

Me seeing the first puzzle: wow, it looks easy enough and really cool Me seeing the second puzzle: oh, shit.

[@annaesmall]

The editing was phenomenal and well worth the wait! The camaraderie between the puzzling community is amazing and I love seeing new up-and-comers like Alice and Kathi shock the world. Also really enjoyed hearing your banter with Tiffany during the pairs prelim. Can't wait to watch the other Nationals videos when they are ready!

[@neonfarbenrausch]

Kathi just organized the first German championship. Not as big as the US one but still...

[@KarenPuzzles]

It's finally here! Stay tuned for Part 2 and let me know in a comment which of these puzzles was your favorite. And make sure to head over to Patreon to see the real-time cut of Tiffany and I solving our Pairs puzzle! If you want to get the puzzles, they are available for a limited time here: rav.wiki/LtdEditionUSAJIgsawNationals

[@1NeonGirl]

Hi Karen, Just wondering, why don't have any video editor in to help you out? seems like such a huge project to create this video on your own. I hope you don't get burn out. The editing looks fantastic BTW and i like your coverage of competitions better than the official livestreams.

[@LdyVder]

I really loved putting Jazzy together with a friend. We've never puzzled together before and we're not speed puzzlers. She was game to give it a go. I set a two hour time and off we went. We didn't complete it, but did get 471 pieces together. We both feel we probably would have if we were at the competition.

[@macicowata]

can you comment on ravensburger using AI image? the one that you made in preeliminary was clear AI image

[@lauratrompe7016]

wondering if with swopping partners you can learn some tip and trics from each other

[@1NeonGirl]

@@macicowata after reading your comment. i looked at the picture of the puzzle again and agree with you that it's AI. so many of the fruits and bottles were morphing into one another.

[@blakekaveny]

Also one thing for the first pairs prelim after everyone finished the last pair was these 2 older ladies Jeanne and Carole and everyone in the chat was cheering them on so much and we all know if they had like an half hour more they would’ve finished.

[@jeannenebabor7897]

I totally was routing for them to finish on line when I watched live

[@avastans]

I got the shirt reference!! ""Will solve any crime by dinner time" haha Mary-Kate & Ashley!

[@KarenPuzzles]

Yes! 🕵🏻🕵🏻

[@julieburen3746]

I got the reference! I'm so glad it was what I thought it was!

[@markb933]

Hi Karen, we have no idea how you manage your stress levels but we love to watch it all. Warm wishes from Melbourne Australia.

[@lunabelletheinsane]

You can see the stress from the past few years as she gets more popular and is participating in more speed puzzling is popping up in Karen's roots, I really hope she takes enough breaks and doesn't burn herself out too badly!

[@ijlayugan4149]

Extremely appreciative of how you also go into a bit of the other contestant's history and background. Top tier editing

[@GailMcCormick]

I was also tricked by the yellows (those darn lemons!) and had a similar thought process around the 40min mark! The glare was particularly rough on the produce puzzle!

[@KarenPuzzles]

I’m so glad to hear I wasn’t the only one!

[@JenjenJL]

I have never watched puzzles competition before, but the KZbin algorithm recommended you and I really loved it! The pace and the commentary is so nicely done , and I really like the data presentation too. This looks like a very very wholesome competition ❤ Thanks for sharing this!

[@LegPressWhizzer]

LOL that music sting at 9:58 with the slow-mo entrance? Stupendous editing choices

[@KarenPuzzles]

Honestly I think that's about the coolest I'll ever look.

[@acidhelm]

I loved that slow-mo shot of Karen walking in at 9:57

[@jimwarrer5612]

I had to go back and watch it again, that was cool. haha

[@CreativeC13]

Well edited, narrated, and done! Can't believe I'm about to watch another hour about puzzles! Impressive!!

[@lauratrompe7016]

I love how everybody is supportive of each other, newbees and just is amazed about what someone else can achive!

[@Lohengrin1850]

Your Pairs shirt is amazing! Mary-Kate & Ashley Detective Agency-- "We'll solve any crime by dinner time". Takes me waaay back

[@KarenPuzzles]

Yes!

[@peggybgood]

I watched the live streams, but knowing the ending doesn't spoil the suspense of your great videos. So fun to see young Alice come out of nowhere!

[@jmason1770]

Plus, we get Karen's commentary and see some angle that we didn't see in the live stream

[@sayres1236]

We also get the graphs!!! Love the graphs!

[@KS-dp2rk]

Girl!!! Your videos scratch an itch on my brain in a satisfying way. Like the tension, the narration, and the visuals are just so well executed

[@venuzbabi08]

18:33 That fist bump 😭

[@jaynez9027]

So sad 😂

[@feastgloriousfeast3721]

It was especially painful seeing it from two different angles 🙈😳🤣

[@debidehm9129]

I know right!

[@kayleighmeijllink6221]

I always love these video’s! You can just see how much love goed into the editing and making all of the graphs. You truly are talented and the only person who can make me watch an hour long video about puzzles, without it getting boring for a second!

[@Kiwimarauder]

I love your competition videos. Your commentary makes it very fun to watch and I really enjoy the sportsmanship and support of everyone. It's so nice to see

[@MJ-yd4jk]

Karen, your channel has already motivated me to have another go at puzzling. The competitions look like great fun so I'm aiming to enter one eventually, but I want to get to the point where I can do so without completely embarrassing myself... of course I'm never actually going to win but I do at least want to avoid being the only person who doesn't finish! Thus far I clearly still have a long way to go - possibly because one of the puzzles I'm trying is of Monet's Water Lilies painting. It's basically all shades of green and blue, so unsurprisingly it's a bit difficult and it's taking me absolutely ages.

[@TRMM11611]

I watched Nationals live, and I have been eagerly anticipating your breakdown video since. So glad it's up!

[@rachedenO]

18:16 Andrea left her deskmate hanging 😭I hope she saw it eventually and complete the fistbump!

[@valentinavee]

So happy to see Chiara come out to Nationals! She gets more facetime with everybody and it makes Worlds feel cozier too.

[@knieto]

Yay the wait is over! No more stalking Patreon and restraining from just looking up results online haha. Congratulations however it went (about to start watching)!

[@E5va]

my toxic trait is that i think i would be able to do the prelim b puzzle in under hour

[@KarenPuzzles]

My toxic trait is I think I could too, except doing it for the second time and with good lighting 😂

[@debidehm9129]

I would be able to do a 50 piece puzzle in under an hour...I think.

[@ThisIsMeMorgan]

Karen, I have this video screen shared to my TV!! 😂 never thought I’d be watching puzzle championships on my tv ❤ I’ve been so excited for this video to drop! Thanks for your hard work

[@clockworkreveur6]

"We'll solve any crime, by dinner time!"

[@KarenPuzzles]

🕵🏻🕵🏻

[@dasher607]

wow! what a flashback! lol I used to love all the olsen twins stuff. Were pretty much the same age. I wanted to be their friends! lol

[@danielaferrari1380]

Can I ask you where the reference come from ? It's a tv series, a comic book or else ? Thank you in advance. Dan (from Italy)

[@TaniaJordanova]

​@@danielaferrari1380 it's from "The Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley," a series of children's musical mystery videos (like on VHS tapes, back in the 1990s). The line I remember the most from their theme song was "we're super duper snoopers, first class private eyes..."

[@danielaferrari1380]

@@TaniaJordanova TYVM. I'm not familiar with the series 'cause in Italy never arrived.

[@Playfulpat]

Omg this and part 2 together is like a movie I’m so excited

[@troyallen4868]

I had fun watching the nationals live and chatting on their YT channel, all because of you Karen, Thank you 🙏

[@Dude-etiquette]

Another great video Karen. I love these comp videos and just seeing everyone loving their craft

[@jmason1770]

Loved your recaps! Luckily, I was able to watch the entire all lives during the event. Loved chatting with other views and the sweepstakes. Hopefully as speed puzzling continues to get more popular more contests, such Canadian National (May 4-5), Finnish Nationals (May 18-19), etc. will be live streamed.

[@KarenPuzzles]

I would definitely be tuning in for those!

[@quynhmaita902]

The puzzles this year are so beautiful! Can’t wait to play with them!

[@alwaysaroundproud]

To my surprise, I've done the fiesta time puzzle! Not by ravensburger, but from eurographics as a1000pc. Great video as always Karen, definitely appreciate your hard work!

[@markdukeshire4812]

Thanks for the content you create! It renews my excitement for puzzles every time I watch :)

[@catherine2563]

Hi Karen! I watched all the live streams, but seeing it all again through your eyes is so much more fun! Thank you for all the work you put into this video! ❤️❤️❤️

[@glitterfulspace]

thank you for all your hardwork on editing this karen, totally enjoyed it and looking forward to the oncoming videos. seems like it was a really great and exciting competition!

[@innnak1]

Long wait for the video but totally worth it! All your competition videos are such quality material, it's a real treat to chill out with one on a Sunday evening. 😊

[@elisadaygrey]

I am living through your videos on these championships, and the videos are just getting better and better. Some parts of this was legit NERVE WREAKING too watch combined with perfect thriller music, chef's kiss 😘👌 My favorite puzzles will always be food related so the sushi one was very pleasing 🍣🍥🍲

[@LaLaLaAllDayLong]

wow the graphs and everything are so amazing. you do such an amazing job with the data at every point

[@nbourbs7689]

Thank you so much for adding the puzzlers names as you show them! ❤️

[@thecasualpuzzler]

This was so much fun to watch & to also attend this year!! So many good puzzlers!!

[@sarahcollins9928]

Loved watching this. Thank you Ravensburger and Karen!

[@nekkidnora]

I do love how much your sister's love of statistics works its way into these videos. The stats are fascinating!!!

[@wintersplace]

I love the chemistry between you and Tiffany. Thank you for these re cap videos!

[@Heather-Luper]

This is such a fun competition!! The missing pieces are always my favorite drama.

[@daisymammucari6851]

I can't wait to see what happens next. It's so fun with the editing and karen's commentary

[@JustFreddi]

Thank you for you editing work, Karen! :)

[@tonyiptony]

So cool that Chiara and Alfonso also got to compete unofficially.

[@fugithegreat]

That veggie puzzle probably would have taken me a week to put together. 1 hour 11 minutes is soooo impressive, Karen!

[@ZimVader-0017]

Would have taken me a whole month! 😂

[@EJproductionsxD]

Can't wait for part 2! These videos are my favourite!

[@felinedriezen5283]

I watched your world competition videos a while back and really enjoyed them, so I'm exited to watch these too ❤❤❤

[@Marguerite-Rouge]

Great job ! You communicate amazingly the ambiance of this crazy event !

[@MariaHernandez-fk1on]

Each new competition is like new level, it's so exciting, commentators did good job! You Karen also did good job!

[@kayleighshaw21]

I'm so excited to watch this, I thoroughly enjoyed the 2022 video 🥰 The editing is SO good too ❤️

[@amberbydreamsart5467]

I had so much fun watching nationals live! excited to relive the weekend with your coverage

[@tonyahyche9333]

This was such a wonderfully done video! I agree that the second individual puzzle was more difficult. Congratulations on your achievements!😊

[@TrinaMadeIt]

Shout out to Katie for being to GOAT chart maker. I love her additions!!!

[@janetmichel3009]

Thank you, Karen, for these excellent recaps! You do such a great job with them and i know they must be a ton of work. They are usually the only way I watch these competitions. The streams (when available) are just way too confusing! 😅

[@melissawingfield8666]

Like how Ravensburger doesn't put clear film over the outside of the box anymore. That first puzzle you did looked VERY hard ... congratulations on finishing it! I liked the first puzzle in individuals the best.

[@DTatMC]

“Nobody saw Alice coming! This is so exciting!” 25:33

[@metropolis10]

Just finished watching worlds, and just had to find more puzzle action! Thanks for this!

[@hanahara_saki]

thank you for this video, this is exactly what I need when preparing for exams ❤

[@juliettekay9494]

Your individual puzzle was mean 🫣 loved this video, the tension and excitement in equal parts 💜

[@MxBrock]

i love these recaps! ❤ i dont watch live, the only reason i know of these events is because of you. 😅 im so glad that you make these to share with people like me. interested but nonparticipating

[@abassoonist]

Yay, I'm really sick right now, something fun to get me through the day!!

[@scarletowl8337]

We had so much fun watching from Palm Springs for the first time! 🙌 of course immediately ordered the Palm Springs puzzles they looked so colorful and fun! 💕🌴

[@pamelafranzen2771]

Wonderful work on covering nationals, Karen. So fun to see your brilliant coverage after I watched the live streams a few months ago!!!

[@xchriissyx]

I love your competition videos so much!!!

[@collettescott1371]

I love the reference on the puzzle shirt. I grew up watching the Olson twins and got it immediately.

[@mrpole4458]

That was fun to watch, looking forward to part 2 😊

[@olivier2553]

Living in Thailand, the first puzzle i a very coherent image, easy to recognize, easy to group the details. The one you got in the prelim was completely confused.

[@PantheraMorag]

It's here! I watched the streams but so excited to watch your recap!

[@johabee]

I was already thinking: watch out and don't mix tiles with the neighbour. And then it happened! I would definitely put some barrier between the players.

[@heymichelleritter]

Yay! It was so fun to watch the livestreams, I caught the puzzle bug 😊❤🎉

[@cantrip7]

27:09 Heartening to see this happens to pros, too! 😂

[@tekguru8]

The hype is real and the video is LIVE! Incredible work

[@KrisJustus]

52:22 The Olsen twins will solve any crime before dinner time!!

[@KarenPuzzles]

Yes! 🕵🏻🕵🏻

[@Annamakesart1]

I’ve been waiting so long for this! Loved it! Can’t wait for part 2! ❤

[@OMGclueless]

I know the feeling at 16:00 all too well. When you've made something "your thing" and you're supposed to be good at it, but you feel like you aren't living up to your expectations, and the Impostor Syndrome becomes a sickening feeling in your gut producing real physical reactions. You want to crawl in a hole and stop trying, but there was probably a reason you placed those expectations on yourself in the first place so if you can just overcome those feelings you'll often be able to make a moment you can be proud of later.

[@shawnrynearson6114]

I don't know how you did it Karen, but you got me hooked and glued to the end!

[@isaeva3088]

Another INSANE competition recap! Such amazing work, thank you Karen for top tier entertainment once again!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Me ready with my popcorn: “Drama…”

[@MadaraBePuzzling]

These videos are always so much fun and your world recaps is what git me into speed puzzling and signing up for worlds 2024🎉🎉🎉

[@ZimVader-0017]

I love seeing everyone's techniques. Especially Simmie Berman practically climbing on top of the table 😂 You know they're in The Zone when they start getting up from their seats.

[@Gorvinhagen]

Y'all have a beautiful community.

[@Skittl1321]

So excited to finally see the video!!!!

[@bobair2]

Now we have a great video for sunday! Karen rocks!