Jigsaw social

2. Prepare to host

Confirm the venue’s permission, usable layout, sound conditions, access arrangements and setup/clearing window. Set participant capacity from the activity and available leadership, then count all hosts and helpers within the room limit.

Prepare the materials and rehearse the parts you will lead. Confirm [materials supplied], [what participants bring] and [host/helper responsibilities] before publishing. Use original or properly authorized material. For minors, arrange the host organization’s safeguarding and guardian requirements.

Identity and materials: Use purchased or otherwise authorized puzzles and original invitations. Do not scan puzzle artwork into publicity or downloadable kits; use your own imagery and no manufacturer affiliation claim.

Host a generic puzzle social independently. If requesting a directory listing, use USAJPA’s event submission route; if seeking partner/affiliate status or its logo, ask about that separate program. Do not describe a listing as sponsorship.

3. Create your Eventbrite listing

1. Open a new event

   Create an event on Eventbrite

2. Event title Copy

   Jigsaw social: the picture takes shape

3. Short summary Copy

   Work on a shared jigsaw puzzle in [confirmed cooperative or team-challenge format].

4. Date, time and location

   • Enter the confirmed date, start and end times, venue time zone, address and exact meeting point. Match the booking to the chosen activity format.

5. Event description Copy

   We’ll have [confirmed puzzles and format]. [Explain drop-in participation and unfinished-puzzle storage, or competition rules and team grouping]. Materials are [confirmed provision]. When: [day, date, start–end time and time zone] Where: [confirmed venue, address, room and host location] Audience: [age range, participation requirements and any guardian arrangements] Materials: [what is provided and what to bring] Cost: [total price including fees and any required purchase] Booking: [RSVP link, capacity/waitlist and cancellation arrangements] Access: [confirmed seating, route and activity-specific communication/sensory arrangements] Host and questions: [name/contact]

6. Tickets and registration

   Ticket name Copy

   General admission
   • Set the actual ticket type and price, capacity, booking window, per-order limit, waitlist and cancellation arrangements. Base participant places on the activity plan and available leadership; count everyone within venue occupancy.
   • Review organizer details, order-form questions, confirmation information and public or private visibility. Collect only information needed to host.
   • For paid tickets, confirm currency, fees, refunds and payout requirements.

7. Final check

   • Confirm the actual format, leader, materials, participant places, access and costs. Replace bracketed fields and preview the listing and booking steps before publishing.
   • Optional: add an image you own or have permission to use, relevant tags and useful FAQs.

4. Invite people

5. Host the gathering

1. Explain whether the table is cooperative or competitive before opening the box.
2. For cooperative play, show the reference image and sorting spaces; participants choose where to contribute.
3. Keep pieces with their own puzzle.
4. For competition, check equivalent sets, clarify the start and finish rules, and use the announced scoring method.
5. Preserve unfinished work only in the storage arrangement agreed with the venue; otherwise explain the dismantling point in advance.

At the close, thank participants and clear the space as agreed. Do not add anyone to a mailing list or share their contact details without their choice.