{"title":"Puzzical Chairs at Best Friends 9\/13\/26","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Social Event for Puzzle Lovers \u0026amp; Future Friends\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunday, September 13, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Friends - \u003c\/strong\u003e901 San Pablo Ave Albany, CA 94706\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePuzzical Chairs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e12:30-2:30pm\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eRegistration Required - Please arrive by 12:15pm for check-in)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to meet new people but hate awkward small talk? We’ve got the perfect pieces to solve that. Welcome to Puzzical Chairs, a unique, zero-pressure social event designed to help you connect with fellow community members over a shared love of puzzles. Think of it like musical chairs, but way more relaxed and with absolutely no running for the last seat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArrive \u0026amp; Mix:\u003c\/b\u003e When you check in, you'll be handed a schedule card and a random puzzle piece (which doubles as your ticket for our raffle!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Rotation:\u003c\/b\u003e You’ll be randomly assigned to a table with three other players and a mystery puzzle. Every 30 minutes, you will be cued to switch! You’ll rotate to a brand-new table and a new puzzle, immediately teaming up with a fresh group of three potential new friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe After-Party:\u003c\/b\u003e After 2 hours of structured \"Puzzical Chairs,\" the clock stops and you are free to hang out, grab a drink, and stick around to finish your favorite puzzle with the people you met!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpaces are strictly limited to ensure perfect table rotations. Grab your spot today and let’s piece together some new friendships!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTickets:\u003c\/b\u003e $15 (Includes entry into the game and raffle!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/b\u003e All levels welcome! This is a strictly non-competitive, collaborative event focused on fun and socializing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFree Community Play \u0026amp; Puzzle Swap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-4pm (Open to the Public)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCasual Puzzling (Free!):\u003c\/b\u003e Not into the idea of switching mid-puzzle? No problem. We’ll have open tables with a variety of puzzles for you to work through to completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuzzle Swap (Free!):\u003c\/strong\u003e Refresh your home collection! Bring a gently used puzzle you've already mastered and trade it for a new challenge at our swap table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Info\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAges:\u003c\/b\u003e Please note that Best Friends is a \u003cb\u003e21+ venue\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegistration:\u003c\/b\u003e While casual puzzling and the swap are free and open to all, \u003cb\u003eregistration is required to play Puzzical Chairs.\u003c\/b\u003e Secure your spot via the link below!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"9-13-26-puzzical-chairs-registration-best-friends","title":"9.13.26 Puzzical Chairs Registration Best Friends","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSwap tables. Switch puzzles. Meet new friends. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to connect with fellow community members but hate awkward small talk? 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You’ll grab your drink, follow your personalized schedule card, and rotate to a brand-new table with a brand-new puzzle and three different people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Perks:\u003c\/b\u003e Your ticket automatically enters you into our mid-game raffles, where we’ll be giving away prizes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFree Puzzle Swap \u0026amp; Free Play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStick around after the game to join in on some community puzzling fun:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring a Puzzle, Take a Puzzle:\u003c\/b\u003e Bring a gently used puzzle from home you no longer want and trade it at our swap table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnstructured Mingle:\u003c\/b\u003e Hang out, finish your drinks, and team up with anyone in the room to help complete the event's puzzles or other selections from our puzzle library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Registration Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e Best Friends (\u003cspan\u003e901 San Pablo Avenue Albany, CA 94706\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time:\u003c\/b\u003e Sunday September 13 from 12-4pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Check In:\u003c\/b\u003e No physical ticket required! 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