{"title":"Puzzles and Pinot at Best Friends 10\/11\/26","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePuzzles \u0026amp; Pinot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunday, October 11, 2026 | Best Friends, Albany\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCasual Puzzling tables and the puzzle swap are free and open 12-4.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpeed Puzzling Schedule (Registration required, scroll down to chose your spot)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re hosting two separate sessions so you can choose your challenge—or double down and play both!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e12:00 PM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairs Check-in:\u003c\/b\u003e Grab a drink and find your table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e12:15 PM – 1:45 PM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairs Speed Puzzling:\u003c\/b\u003e Team up as your favorite duo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e2:00 PM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeams Check-in:\u003c\/b\u003e Round up the crew for the next round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e2:15 PM – 3:45 PM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeams Speed Puzzling:\u003c\/b\u003e Group strategy at its finest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e4:00 PM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvent Wrap-up:\u003c\/b\u003e Take-down and final cheers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fastest Pair and Team will each win a prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVenue Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e Best Friends, Albany (\u003cspan\u003e901 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequirement:\u003c\/b\u003e 21+ Only (Valid ID required)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVibe:\u003c\/b\u003e Wine, puzzles, and great people!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterested in speed puzzling, but need to find a team to join? Submit your registration as a \"free agent\" and we'll match you with other puzzlers to form a pair or team!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSold out? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdoC1wGtfdwhczTvAjXESFq1jTgxzaKR2XWzG4PdGwjhZftjw\/viewform?usp=header\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to add yourself to the wait list!\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"10-11-26-300-piece-pairs-registration-best-friends-12-15pm","title":"10.11.26 - 300 Piece Pairs Registration Best Friends 12:15pm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpeed Puzzling Pairs Registration: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePinot and Puzzles at Best Friends\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrab your favorite partner—whether it's a best friend, a spouse, or a sibling—and see if your chemistry is quick enough to take home the win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth you and your partner will race against the clock (and the room) to finish a mystery jigsaw puzzle before anyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that for this competition we will be using bar stool-style seating. 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The goal? Be the first group to click the final piece into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that for this competition we will be using bar stool-style seating. 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