The epic finals of the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championships

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    Watch the first recap video about the Quarterfinal rounds here:
    • I went to the WORLD JI...
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  • @KarenPuzzles
    @KarenPuzzles  Před 6 měsíci +234

    Want more Spain content? I put up an hour long travel vlog on Patreon about everything we did outside of the competition. You can watch now and help support my channel at patreon.com/karenpuzzles ❤

    • @thingsilike638
      @thingsilike638 Před 6 měsíci +8

      Not on the patreon, but I hope that you had fun as a tourist. 💓

    • @shellyt556
      @shellyt556 Před 6 měsíci +3

      When my personal situation is a bit more stable I will definitely support you on patreon

    • @vegskater1741
      @vegskater1741 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I did watch that video and enjoyed it. 😃

    • @ZacBobisKing
      @ZacBobisKing Před 6 měsíci

      GIVE US THE META PUZZLE IN THE UK

    • @mikaylagrace
      @mikaylagrace Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@ZacBobisKingit’s been available in the uk for ages?

  • @MaurizioDeLeo
    @MaurizioDeLeo Před 5 měsíci +414

    I can't believe I watched 3 videos in a row and close to 4 hours of people doing jigsaw puzzles. Great content, great delivery, brava.

    • @CatyCody
      @CatyCody Před měsícem +2

      SAME! I don't even do puzzles, but I was fully invested.

    • @Sherri83
      @Sherri83 Před měsícem +1

      Same 😂

    • @limvittra4775
      @limvittra4775 Před 10 dny

      Same 😭

  • @melimsah
    @melimsah Před 6 měsíci +853

    I loved seeing all the puzzlers in the pairs that were like "I cannot leave this puzzle unfinished!!!!"

    • @rmsgrey
      @rmsgrey Před 6 měsíci +17

      Good thing it was the last event of the day!

  • @melimsah
    @melimsah Před 6 měsíci +995

    Alejandro seems like the kind of sweet soul who the moment Kristen (or anyone really) beats him, he'd be super excited for them.

    • @ItoChan88
      @ItoChan88 Před 6 měsíci +35

      This is such a wholesome thought. The Livestream was so wholesome too. I will most certainly watch next years championship too. Just because it was so much fun to talk about things like: "How long will it take the first person to finish? Who will finish first?" Sarahs Mum was in the chat (Shoutout to her, she was AMAZING)! This is the most wholesome sportsevent on earth :D

    • @PreservationEnthusiast
      @PreservationEnthusiast Před 6 měsíci +19

      Yes, you are right about Alejandro. The kindest, most humble, and nicest puzzler out there. A true champion and the most skilful. He can remember and place pieces fastest. He has unreal skill like Kristen.
      Another person in the comments was questioning Alejandro. They couldn't even spell his name right!
      I can only assume it was jealousy on their part.

    • @aartadventure
      @aartadventure Před 6 měsíci +50

      10:30 Alejandro can recognise Kristen is a bit disappointed here (despite her incredible 2nd place effort!), and even makes an effort to comfort and congratulate her. He is so sweet. It would be amazing to see them do a pairs comp together!

    • @TrinaMadeIt
      @TrinaMadeIt Před 6 měsíci +16

      It also looks like all the footage of him is sped up just because he moves SO FAST!!! It’s insane to watch.

    • @PreservationEnthusiast
      @PreservationEnthusiast Před 6 měsíci +12

      @@aartadventure Kristen only got closer to Alejandro this time because she learned from his two handed style. Previously she was using a one handed style. More hands. More efficient! This was a fact Karen failed to mention. She just said Kristen got better but really she was emulating the master. We may see future competitions where Kristen will win.
      These two are so far ahead of other people. It is about memory and insane piece/colour recognition as well being able to rotate pieces in your mind or find them again instantly. It's not something you can teach at their level.
      It would be good to see them do pairs together, but I don't see it happening as they are in different countries and can't practice together.

  • @aubreyfeatherston
    @aubreyfeatherston Před 6 měsíci +501

    I nearly cried watching Alma’s mother after her team win! So impressive! Amazing job Karen on your placements in all competitions! I was biting my nails watching the teams finals!

    • @emmi3785
      @emmi3785 Před 6 měsíci +54

      I did cry. So sweet. Never would have thought I would cry watching puzzle competition video, but here we are. 😍🥲

    • @user-xu5ux4vd8p
      @user-xu5ux4vd8p Před 6 měsíci +25

      That’s my team! 😀 I’m SJ.

    • @SourRazberry
      @SourRazberry Před 6 měsíci +15

      I started crying 😂 I won’t even lie. I was overcome with happiness for them and how great I felt that she’s being encouraged beyond her wildest dreams and accomplishing so much so young because of it.

    • @xchriissyx
      @xchriissyx Před 6 měsíci +3

      yup I did cry 😅 it was such a beautiful moment though!

    • @ameliegifford1477
      @ameliegifford1477 Před 6 měsíci +4

      I am currently crying over that Lol

  • @finnfreudenberg5568
    @finnfreudenberg5568 Před 6 měsíci +321

    Never thought i watch a Jigsaw Puzzle Championship.
    Thanks for making it accessible. I don't think i'd enjoy watching people puzzle for hours but watching your recaps with you commentary is great.

  • @dontknowdocare
    @dontknowdocare Před 6 měsíci +423

    Feels like watching a sports/ competition anime! The undisputed champion, new rivals showing up, the different styles & personalities. You're doing a great job conveying the puzzling world to a wider audience. Thanks Karen!

    • @jlu3ai
      @jlu3ai Před 6 měsíci +15

      Don't leave out the best part, where every opponent sooner or later becomes friends. :)

    • @linusgustafsson2629
      @linusgustafsson2629 Před 5 měsíci +5

      Now that you mention it, I'm surprised there isn't puzzle competition anime to watch. Oh well, at least I got Chihayafuru.
      Though thinking a little more about it, I guess puzzling is harder to show someone being skilled at without just making them to swishy swoshy movements in the speed of light.

    • @albineeien6300
      @albineeien6300 Před 3 měsíci

      I reaaaaally need a manga about that. It would be great !

  • @ElizabethNicoleSchwartz
    @ElizabethNicoleSchwartz Před 6 měsíci +332

    Second place as a team is truly so impressive!! But honestly 10th in pairs and your solo finish were also very impressive. I don't think I'm even capable of puzzling that quickly.

    • @joadbreslin5819
      @joadbreslin5819 Před 4 měsíci +1

      When you look at how far behind her sister is, it's clear that she has a lot more talent than the average person.

    • @nine9nine9
      @nine9nine9 Před 4 měsíci

      Without much practice as a team either!

  • @rogercarl3969
    @rogercarl3969 Před 6 měsíci +162

    I like the fact that Alejandro is now among the celebrities that are identified by only one name: Pele, Sting, Madonna, Prince, Rolando, Messi, Alejandro.

  • @bluegreen5377
    @bluegreen5377 Před 6 měsíci +398

    I think that the fact that Alejandro was consistently in top 3 of everything is a really good metric to show that he's truly best of the best.
    And while he seems to be really gracious, Kristin finishing right after him will likely motivate Alejandro to train for next year more than last year's win. I also really understand Kristin's disappointment, for a while I thought she was going to finish first. And it was only 30 seconds.

    • @jorrdan.
      @jorrdan. Před 6 měsíci +39

      She was still 7 minutes closer to Alejandro this year which shows that she’s improving and is truly a contender for first

    • @MasterInHD
      @MasterInHD Před 6 měsíci +13

      Crazy on how a sport/competition where 95% of the competitors are women. A man still manages to be on top lol

    • @M_SC
      @M_SC Před 6 měsíci +24

      @@MasterInHDwow you are so fun

    • @MasterInHD
      @MasterInHD Před 6 měsíci +8

      @@M_SCI’m not familiar with these competitions as I was randomly shown a video of this channel a couple of weeks ago and that’s the first thing I noticed. “Wow, a Sport where there’s more women than men”. Is that something bad to point out? Stop being a softy.

    • @astrida111
      @astrida111 Před 6 měsíci +7

      @@KevinOnEarth_everyday men keep disappointing our society.

  • @msinvincible2000
    @msinvincible2000 Před 6 měsíci +141

    Congratulations Karen. I think that your biggest victory was not the second and tenth places, but the fact that you were an inspiration for Kathi and for the author of that puzzle who watched your videos.

    • @Vennele
      @Vennele Před 4 měsíci

      YESSS. ❤❤❤❤ It's so awesome.

  • @GrandLineReview
    @GrandLineReview Před 6 měsíci +514

    I was unreasonably excited to see this video pop up. Finally the closure I've been craving @_@

    • @JasperKloek
      @JasperKloek Před 6 měsíci +5

      Being unreasonably excited for this, is entirely reasonable.

    • @KeepCaffeinated
      @KeepCaffeinated Před 6 měsíci +5

      At least you’ve developed plenty of patience as a one piece fan, waiting on hiatuses/weekly breaks/time skips

    • @SixOThree
      @SixOThree Před 6 měsíci +2

      I don't even do puzzle and I was excited to see this video. I do buy them as gifts, so at least I have some legit reason to watch this channel.

    • @hannahlogen
      @hannahlogen Před 5 měsíci

      You waited? She took forever to upload, so I just watched the videos of the other contestants

    • @JasperKloek
      @JasperKloek Před 5 měsíci +1

      I waited.

  • @Kumagoro42
    @Kumagoro42 Před 6 měsíci +251

    I'll be rooting for Kristin so hard next year (well, for Karen too!). I think she's proven she's the only one right now who can beat Alejandro. She was so close!

    • @Trollololololful
      @Trollololololful Před 6 měsíci +26

      Khati is amazing too considering she's so young. I think there's a championship in her future. I felt so bad for Kristin. She looked so devastated after coming oh so close.

    • @midori8576
      @midori8576 Před 5 měsíci +6

      Kathi may also have a chance, i thin the pressure has gotten to her with the finals and everything, or she could have just been lucky before, but she did finish seconds after Alejandro in quarterfinals

  • @lyn6768
    @lyn6768 Před 6 měsíci +31

    12:30 They're chanting "Who's not jumping isn't Czech, hop hop hop (jump jump jump)!" (: We do this chant at various sports competitions and such.

    • @GarmonboziJANA
      @GarmonboziJANA Před 6 měsíci +1

      Next year we will modify to “who’s not puzzling is no Czech” 🤓
      I was curious if Karen will put us to the video 😅

    • @lyn6768
      @lyn6768 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@GarmonboziJANA To zní dobře 🙌

  • @KarenPuzzles
    @KarenPuzzles  Před 6 měsíci +59

    Today's video is a special treat for all of the Czech speakers out there. I tried to get an idea of what they said using Google Translate, but if anyone wants to do a real translation, please leave it below!

    • @natali0710
      @natali0710 Před 6 měsíci +19

      59:43 “Aneta, Hi”
      “Greetings to home, to work and everyone who support us, thank you”
      “Also greetings to everyone, to the cottage and thank you for all the support, from family and friends. You guys are great!”
      “Thank you to the whole family. Hi to all my friends who cheered for us.”

    • @0Marty0
      @0Marty0 Před 6 měsíci +24

      The chanting for Tereza:
      "Whoever isn't jumping isn't Czech, hop hop hop"
      It's a thing we do for all sport competitions

    • @Zuzle93
      @Zuzle93 Před 6 měsíci +4

      First of all - I watched the group finals live and I have to say that I have never experienced such conflicted feelings about who I am actually rooting for in my life :D And as a result I have to say that I am glad that you guys took the first two places, regardless of the final position!
      Translation:
      1. - Hi Anetka!
      2.- Greetings back home, to work, and to everyone supporting us! Thanks!
      3.- I also greet everyone at the cottage, thanks for the support to all, family and friends. You're great!
      4.- Thank you to the entire family, hi to all friends who cheered, hi!
      (PS: Anyone from the Czech Republic, feel free to correct this translation; active English isn't my strong suit.)

    • @kristynahalesova1567
      @kristynahalesova1567 Před 6 měsíci +3

      There was also a fun moment in duos when tereza couldn't find where to put one of the last pieces, so she just kept repeating in a very dumbfounded tone "i don't know where it goes. where does it go??" And then finally "oh, here it goes" 😄💖

    • @DarkMoonlitFairy
      @DarkMoonlitFairy Před 6 měsíci

      I love how the finishes by 10 minute intervals at 19:15 is basically a perfect bell curve :D

  • @MarieBoiseau
    @MarieBoiseau Před 6 měsíci +84

    It was so much fun designing this puzzle ! 🌞✨

    • @Vennele
      @Vennele Před 4 měsíci +5

      OHHH MY, are you the people puzzle artist? 😮❤

    • @Vennele
      @Vennele Před 4 měsíci +5

      It's beautiful. 💞

  • @greya57589
    @greya57589 Před 6 měsíci +188

    The production quality of these videos has been incredible! I know it has been a lot of work for you, so just wanted to say how amazing these videos are and that all of your effort has been totally worth it! ❤

  • @blaireshoe8738
    @blaireshoe8738 Před 6 měsíci +124

    The crying in happiness at that group getting 10th place really got to me, for far more than a second! Y'all did such a good job capturing some incredible moments and putting it all together in a way that doesn't feel like it took anywhere near as long to watch as the video claims.

    • @user-xu5ux4vd8p
      @user-xu5ux4vd8p Před 6 měsíci +22

      Oh bless you, thank you. We were so overwhelmed. (I’m SJ, one of the criers on the 10th place team.)

    • @IQzminus2
      @IQzminus2 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Yeah such a great moment!
      I think it really captured that feeling of finality being able to exhale after all that adrenaline when you compete, and then find out you did amazing!

  • @RettetdenUmlaut
    @RettetdenUmlaut Před 4 měsíci +28

    I don't know how I ended up here, but I just watched all three videos in one sitting. Lol. So amazing. Now I'm crying happy tears with Alma Belles mother.

    • @NyeshaMcCauley
      @NyeshaMcCauley Před 3 měsíci +1

      Same here but now I'm subscribed and ordering new puzzles, lol.

    • @stephania7428
      @stephania7428 Před 24 dny

      I started crying as well unexpectedly. Haha I’m so proud of them! 🥹🥹

  • @lluneta
    @lluneta Před 6 měsíci +43

    I didn't manage to qualify for the final, but it's a joy to see myself in these videos. in the fastest times and as a volunteer. looking forward to returning, 309 days🤣

  • @stellasdoesstuff
    @stellasdoesstuff Před 6 měsíci +104

    I've been watching your videos for years now, and I have to say, I've loved seeing you go from a puzzle youtuber, sharing your joy and love for puzzling and teaching others about it, to getting involved in the international puzzling community, making friends and forming connections. It's just really cool to watch

  • @asuwannabe2015
    @asuwannabe2015 Před 6 měsíci +55

    I like how Sarah holds her puzzle board like a server at a restaurant and puts the pieces into the puzzle like she's handing out dishes 😂😂😂 i absolutely love it

  • @jkim1316
    @jkim1316 Před 6 měsíci +85

    Congratulations 🥳 for finishing 10th in pairs and SECOND for teams! 🥳 Not to mention 36th in individuals ... that's still amazing!

  • @kezi7728
    @kezi7728 Před 6 měsíci +45

    The fact that you guys didn’t have a ton of full team practice and still came in second is extremely impressive

  • @ana_nes
    @ana_nes Před 6 měsíci +52

    Karen, this was so fun; thank you so much for every little detail. Ravensburger is the best for sponsoring you.

  • @littlerfeg
    @littlerfeg Před 6 měsíci +39

    What a lovely present from the Australians. It's actually such a cool shirt and fits you like a glove. Congratulations on a great tournament 🎉

  • @rebeccamelin5148
    @rebeccamelin5148 Před 6 měsíci +34

    the joy that is generated when people come together to do something they love is just unmatched.

  • @rocketrambo20
    @rocketrambo20 Před 6 měsíci +6

    i feel like this is a proper sponsorship. I have never wanted to do a puzzle more than I do now.

  • @ashleeknowlton5805
    @ashleeknowlton5805 Před 6 měsíci +49

    I was literally screaming "come one Kristen youre using 2 hands this year! You got this!!!!" 😂
    30 seconds is sooooo close!!! Really closed the gap from last year! Next year is Kristens year for solos. I'm calling it now. 😊

  • @darkshoxx
    @darkshoxx Před 6 měsíci +35

    The FeelGood video we needed! Congrats on all your placements, shoutouts to your stats magician sister behind the scenes, and thanks for giving such a high quality coverage of the entire event!

  • @abcdef53015
    @abcdef53015 Před 6 měsíci +18

    “I don’t think the artist matters right now!” Karen the savage 😂

  • @sarahsingleton9142
    @sarahsingleton9142 Před 6 měsíci +31

    Thoroughly enjoyed this series and how you covered the entire event. By the end of the series I started to recognize the other competitors by name and country, because the way you tell the story made us feel a part of the experience. Thank you and Valentina (& Ravensburger) for the videos. SECOND!!!

  • @annastara3201
    @annastara3201 Před 5 měsíci +51

    Seeing Czech people cheer for the Czech competitors somehow really makes me proud and kinda emotional to be Czech

    • @arioctober
      @arioctober Před 5 měsíci +1

      I'm only 1/8 but for some reason same actually? Lol

    • @JaggerG
      @JaggerG Před 4 měsíci +3

      I do enjoy seeing nations so graciously represented. There's a video game speedrunning group in Europe that took a lot of pride in the vast amount of countries represented in their marathons, and they're so friendly.

    • @OceanPancake
      @OceanPancake Před 3 měsíci +1

      I feel I never get to see czech people and here they are absolutely killing it :)

  • @JasperKloek
    @JasperKloek Před 6 měsíci +6

    58:50 Little Alma Belle doing the pick up challenge and putting on a "yeah, I got this" face, while one of her teammates is completely breaking up.

  • @ColorMeCerulean815
    @ColorMeCerulean815 Před 6 měsíci +22

    Karen I’ve been a silent watcher for a while now and to see you’ve come so far is truly amazing! I teared up in the end a little. Congratulations on your 36th individual, 10th in pairs, but especially SECOND in group!

  • @LeonardBlyx
    @LeonardBlyx Před 6 měsíci +14

    It is so amazing that the top-level puzzlers make puzzling seem so easy, like they pick one piece and without even glancing at the reference picture they put it on the right spot right away!

  • @TotalNoobAtEverythin
    @TotalNoobAtEverythin Před 6 měsíci +32

    I know it is super easy to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others, but don’t beat yourself up too much when you’re going toe to toe with speed legends like Alejandro and Kristin! Be proud that you accomplished getting to the finals, and make sure to learn from those around you and you’ll constantly improve 👍

  • @LindsayOLeary
    @LindsayOLeary Před 6 měsíci +8

    AHHHHH! The person with the last piece in the bag! ***Ravensburger: I love you, but you gotta get rid of that blue puzzle outline print on the bags***

  • @flowerdolphin5648
    @flowerdolphin5648 Před 6 měsíci +16

    EBs leggings are a serious vibe ❤ congrats you two on getting 10th in pairs! And congrats Misfits for placing 2nd in teams! And thank you Karen, for taking so much time and effort to provide these amazing videos for us, this series was really fun to watch!

  • @ThisIsMeMorgan
    @ThisIsMeMorgan Před 6 měsíci +32

    Thank you so much for doing this series! I had so much fun watching!! Here’s to hoping you participate next year too!!

  • @alchemyqueen2764
    @alchemyqueen2764 Před 6 měsíci +30

    It was so neat to be a part of the premiere and to watch it with everybody!! So so neat to watch you compete! You and EB needed just a Second!! 🎉

  • @ItoChan88
    @ItoChan88 Před 6 měsíci +8

    That pairs puzzle was so brutal... I never could have solved it. But I loved the livestream, the whole atmosphere was so wholesome! This was great!

  • @mygoat0604
    @mygoat0604 Před 6 měsíci +12

    Alejandro's ambition of World Domination left unfinished 😂
    Joke aside, y'all are just so amazing, second to none!!

  • @KawatakeArisa
    @KawatakeArisa Před 6 měsíci +35

    Congratulations on the SECOND place! You did great! :)
    Honestly, being from Czech Republic, I didn't know for what team to cheer for when the live stream was on :D
    Btw - it is so weird for me to hear czech in this video, since I am prepared to hear only english :D I feel like I know some secret, because I understood what they were saying to each other :D
    Great video, thank you for all your work!

    • @evazalesakova5322
      @evazalesakova5322 Před 6 měsíci +8

      I was feeling exactly the same with Czech language :D But tbh I was rooting for Czech girls a tiny bit more 😁

  • @iletaitunefois0909
    @iletaitunefois0909 Před 6 měsíci +15

    The puzzlers community seems so warm and nice ;____;. Thank you for the 3 videos Karen, I eagerly waited for each episode and could feel the passion and enthusiasm through each one. And now, I really really want to try that once in my life, but I do not have a puzzle partner or team. S'il y a des personnes dans le même cas en région parisienne, faites-moi signe ❤

  • @cryssanie
    @cryssanie Před 5 měsíci +6

    This was a beautiful ride. You can really feel the joy and excitement about puzzling from these videos. Also, I am so happy for the Czech team victory (and for the Czech fans to be so devoted, kdo neskáče není čech! :-D ), we're a small country and it's always so nice to see how many awesome skilful people can be found here

  • @louisrios5546
    @louisrios5546 Před 6 měsíci +5

    The storytelling in this video is fantastic. My family and I put it on our big screen and were hooked throughout.

  • @Chaotic_Pixie
    @Chaotic_Pixie Před 6 měsíci +9

    Congrats to Alejandro! The way his mind must be able to think multiple moves ahead is truly impressive. Major congratulations to everyone who made the finals. It's truly impressive. WOOT for your whole team! Placing second for the pairs for your other half is so impressive & that was a very cool but very tricky competition puzzle. Only needing an extra minute and a half to finish is nothing to sneeze at and YAY FOR CUBE! HOLY MOLY!!! Congrats on Second! That's HUGE!!! Y'all must be so happy. And shoutout to Alma! Imagine doing so well at only 8!

  • @HannahGreendale
    @HannahGreendale Před 6 měsíci +13

    Kristen looks like Cate Blanchett. Love Alejandro's line up of Harry Potter shirts, as well as Fernando's rainbow puzzle energy. Those women who boosted your channel on the live stream were so sweet. The little cube is amazing; so happy for you both! That close finish on teams was so intense. This was such a fun ride through the World Championship. Once again, thank you for making so many great videos so all of us could share in the excitement of the event. Cheers! Second :D

  • @bluji1250
    @bluji1250 Před 6 měsíci +11

    That Pairs final puzzle was DEVIOUS!

  • @theDDutchie88
    @theDDutchie88 Před 6 měsíci +3

    You may not be nr. 1 at fast puzzling, but you're definitely the best at making puzzle video's. I love your commentary and especially all the charts.
    You inspired me to buy some puzzles for the winter months :)

  • @sonjanaugler244
    @sonjanaugler244 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Congratulations Karen. You are such a kind and wonderful person cheering on and have nothing but wonderful things to say about the people around you. I started watching you during the 2020 lockdowns and it's incredible to see what you have accomplished in the last three years.

  • @jesslj
    @jesslj Před 6 měsíci +5

    Never expected to cry at a puzzle competition video, and more than once! Incredible video, really felt all of the joy and excitement of these people people just getting to do what they love and achieve such personal wins, regardless of where they placed. Kept tearing up at the montage of finishes and celebrations in individuals, and then lost it for a second time at the team with the 8yo girl. Such pure elation and love.
    If you ever come visit Australia, we'd be so happy to have you!!

  • @speedbully_84
    @speedbully_84 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The greatest thing for me through all three videos is actually the amazing audience and support between all the puzzlers. People stopped their own puzzle to cheer, and congratulate others, and the audience cheered almost as much for 18th place as they did for 1st. And that's after hours and hours watching puzzle piece after puzzle piece. Have to say that was a little surprising and really heartwarming!
    And congrats on 2nd and 10th! ;-)

  • @AmieTasteyFist
    @AmieTasteyFist Před 6 měsíci +3

    What amazing puzzling from everyone involved! Congrats Karen, EB, Sarah and Michaela! On all your finishes and to all the other puzzlers too!

  • @glendaanderson5888
    @glendaanderson5888 Před 6 měsíci +5

    I have loved watching your recaps of the championships. It looks such a fun competition to be part of. I’m from Australia so I am very happy for you to be an honorary Aussie. PS- I bought your 3000 piece puzzle and loved it. I will now get the 1027 puzzle it looks a bit trippy but can’t wait. Congratulations on your results at worlds. I did tune in live.

  • @techiecreations
    @techiecreations Před 6 měsíci +5

    This was fantastic to watch! The graphs and stats were especially cool. Thanks for taking the time to sort through so much footage and data to tell this story!

  • @devorahallen4657
    @devorahallen4657 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for working so hard on these videos. You put the time into them that they needed, and it shows! I loved watching your coverage of this event for the SECOND year in a row!

  • @immerDA
    @immerDA Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for documenting this so professionally. I watched all of it live but it‘s so much fun to watch your version again now. Well done you! ❤

  • @deborahracette9755
    @deborahracette9755 Před 6 měsíci +7

    With all the angst in the world today, it's nice to see all these different countries together.

  • @elusive73
    @elusive73 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I've been so invested in this series :) I'm not a speed puzzler, but it's been so fun to watch everything unfold. Excellent job on putting all of this together in such an excited and well organized way! Congratulations on everything! :) ..............SECOND ;)

  • @kat-M-
    @kat-M- Před 6 měsíci +2

    This is such a joy to watch. You can tell how much time you invested in these videos. Not to mention, the way you compile so much data into infographics is incredibly impressive!

  • @carlylavings6636
    @carlylavings6636 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Sending love from Australia! You can absolutely be an honourary member. Thanks for the amazing effort in the videos Karen. I loved every second ;)

  • @Jindychick
    @Jindychick Před 6 měsíci +3

    It's 5.30 am here in Australia and now I'm too amped up to go back to sleep! Well done everyone!! Thank you for this video Karen, and so glad you not only did well, but had fun:)

  • @littlevanillasshorts8144
    @littlevanillasshorts8144 Před 6 měsíci +8

    Youve worked so hard on this! Good job! :)❤

  • @jannemakela47
    @jannemakela47 Před 3 měsíci +2

    This is just so fun, wholesome and heartwarming! Thank you so much. I doubt that I'll actually pick up this hobby myself, but will certainly follow your channel for the 2024 event.

  • @wowzieee
    @wowzieee Před 6 měsíci +2

    Karen, you have made this so fun for us to watch. I've been puzzling more and seeing things differently when I puzzle, since I've been watching your videos. Keep inspiring.

  • @Minmarky
    @Minmarky Před 6 měsíci +4

    I'm so proud of you Karen, you did really good. Congrats to Alejandro, he desereved that win after smashing all prior rounds as well. I'm also proud of Katie for representing Germany, I'm so happy to see one of us so high up in the rankings.

  • @katieglabe919
    @katieglabe919 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Yes! I have been (im)patiently waiting for this! 😂😁

  • @rebeccag.s3682
    @rebeccag.s3682 Před 6 měsíci

    These competition videos have had me on the edge of my seat over the past few weeks. I have absolutely loved every moment. Thank you for documenting the event so well, and thank you for all the data after each round. I love all the graphs!

  • @miak3217
    @miak3217 Před 6 měsíci +2

    This is why you are the best youtube jigsaw puzzle content creator. I've watched the live streaming when it happened and with these 3 videos you've put together, I feel like I'm watching movies! Great editing, great commentary narrative, great footages, and great music choice!

  • @journalisfun
    @journalisfun Před 6 měsíci +3

    loved the premier😍 and very very congratulations on coming SECOND in teams and 10th in pairs... I can't wait for more videos from you🥰🥰 Lots of love from nepal 🇳🇵❤

  • @valentinavee
    @valentinavee Před 6 měsíci +3

    Great job on the video Karen! Loved every second.

  • @micheltenvoorde
    @micheltenvoorde Před 2 měsíci +1

    After these 2 videos, I'm definitely addicted to watching these kinds of championships! Not sure about doing jigsaws myself though, but I just ordered one (the round pokebowl one), so we'll see! Thanks Karen for a wonderful report that was so fun to watch!

  • @TwinkTwinkle
    @TwinkTwinkle Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks so much for making this summary of the event Karen! I really enjoyed it.

  • @einwildesrehchen3862
    @einwildesrehchen3862 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I loved the decision of making this video a premiere, so everyone could chat in the livechat! Gret idea :D
    As expected an amazing video and congratulations on your placements! Definitely not an easy feat achieved :D

  • @francesw.6774
    @francesw.6774 Před 6 měsíci +10

    This and the prior two videos were my first watches of speed puzzling competitions. Many thanks to Karen and all that helped her for putting together such fun, entertaining, and informative videos. Aside from the skill of the competitors, I was most impressed by the camaraderie, support, joy, and excitement shared amongst the competitors. In a troubled world, it's touching to witness such decency and wholesomeness. Puzzlers seem like the best kind of people.

  • @susanwhite1450
    @susanwhite1450 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks so much for all the videos covering Worlds. Congrats on all your finishes! Can't wait to see how you do next year.

  • @jesserydland8286
    @jesserydland8286 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I don't want this series to eeend! I love it too much!
    Thank you Karen for giving us these videos, it has been such a pleasure!

  • @noctispsaro
    @noctispsaro Před 6 měsíci +3

    Absolutely wonderful video Karen, your production value is phenomenal! It makes me wanna start doing puzzles :O Huge congrats on SECOND place for teams! and 10th for pairs! :D Amazing work!

  • @Smileypeacefun
    @Smileypeacefun Před 6 měsíci +5

    The live chat was rooting for you so much during pairs and teams final. But overall you did not do bad at all. You did great. :)
    P.S. Alma's mom made me cry, so sweet! ♡

  • @fikanera838
    @fikanera838 Před 6 měsíci +1

    You're second to none for producing all these wonderful videos. You can really feel the energy & tension in the air! I really love the pairs puzzle, but I know I couldn't finish it in the time.

  • @Botruc
    @Botruc Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for the recaps videos!! They were super entertaining to watch! And again, congratulations for your second place in teams!!

  • @thadonis3516
    @thadonis3516 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Saw the singles final live- was a really close, exciting finish for 1st and 2nd.

  • @Brookehhxd
    @Brookehhxd Před 6 měsíci +5

    The way I've been refreshing the home page to watch this!
    Karen, I'm so excited.

    • @Brookehhxd
      @Brookehhxd Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks for introducing us to so many fantastic puzzlers! I've been so invested.

  • @paulredmond775
    @paulredmond775 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Can't believe I spent the night watching jigsaw videos. Your passion and joy is infectious, well done to you and all your teammates

  • @theedwardianwriter
    @theedwardianwriter Před 6 měsíci

    What a fantastic video! Well worth the wait, I say. Congrats on your second place-I was grinning so hard at the end watching everybody be so excited about their wins.

  • @oscodains
    @oscodains Před 6 měsíci +3

    This video was so fun to watch! captured the event perfectly!

  • @enemyfire5732
    @enemyfire5732 Před 6 měsíci +5

    THIS IS DEFO WORTH THE WAIT!!!!! THIS DA KAREN WE LIKE- SHE A QUEEN

  • @ArielBissett
    @ArielBissett Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thank you so much for this trilogy of videos, Karen! I loved them all and was so deeply invested!!!! Always cheering you on ♥️♥️♥️🧩

  • @christinezacharer1035
    @christinezacharer1035 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I have never puzzled...well maybe a few through the years...but randomly coming upon your channel, I just watched all 3 videos and my take away, is what a bunch of truly happy people, having fun doing what they love...thanks for sharing this Karen and for your channel, I subscribed, and most likely will dust off a puzzle and try one.... :D...Oh, and congratulations, too!

  • @headswillroll89
    @headswillroll89 Před 6 měsíci +5

    As an Aussie we will definitely take a puzzler as good as you.

  • @jmason1770
    @jmason1770 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Since I can't participate in these events I love watching them. I was watched just about all of the Worlds livestream this year and last year. I also watched this year's Great Canadian Puzzle competition. I heard that the Australian National in Feb 2024 will be livestreamed and I plan to watch that too.

    • @SuperMrsMar
      @SuperMrsMar Před 6 měsíci +1

      The US Nationals plan to live stream aa well. The US has a national membership that meets once a month to puzzle via zoom, maybe you can see if your country has that as well (I'm assuming Canada?). The US one allows for more serious puzzlers a well as those who just want to socialize. I attended last month for the first time and really enjoyed it.

    • @jmason1770
      @jmason1770 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@SuperMrsMar I'm in the US but not in California. i just happened to see the Canadian contest on puzzler's channel. Watched the US Nationals' livestream last year and Karen's recap. (I follow USA Jigsaw Puzzle Association on IG.) US Nationals in March 2024 is marked on my calendar. Thank you.

  • @llorenccasalsgimeno6116
    @llorenccasalsgimeno6116 Před 4 měsíci +1

    why am I cryin' tears of joy watching this??

  • @nightwines
    @nightwines Před 4 měsíci +1

    I haven't done a jigsaw puzzle in years and just recently purchased a 350 piece one. Thus the reason for coming across this video. It took me the better part of 3 hours to do the border. You finished, no doubt, a much more difficult 500 piece puzzle in just under an hour. Major kudos to you. Wow, just wow.

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Před 6 měsíci +3

    It’s so exciting to see the finale! You were in the Alejandro corner lol

  • @PeachelleS2
    @PeachelleS2 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you so much Karen for putting together these recaps!! I really enjoy watching them and seeing all the different puzzlers. Congratulations on getting second place for teams! 🎉

  • @luciandrei9701
    @luciandrei9701 Před 6 měsíci

    I loved every SECOND of this video! Your energy and passion are truly inspiring. Thank you!

  • @buggieyn
    @buggieyn Před 6 měsíci +4

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this content! I'm obsessed with your channel, and appreciate your commentary and Valentina's shots 🙏 Well done on competing and producing this video series 🧩☺

  • @MeriaDuck
    @MeriaDuck Před 6 měsíci +4

    Kristin getting this close to Alessandro, I was so rooting for her 😂