Puzzled

I have judged at several major events, so I’m used to the paper time sheets. Dutch Nationals 2025 was the first time I’ve had the pleasure of working with the judging app (the old version) and I can tell you once you have used it there is no going back. It is very straight forward, and allows me, as a judge, to fully concentrate on the competitor and the last piece going in, since I don’t have to look up to note the time. Furthermore there is no need to walk to the front desk, so you will probably need less judges. Before our Nationals I was concerned some judges (especially the older ones) might have problems working with the app, but they were all impressed how easy it was to use the app. You just scan the QR code, stop the time, confirm it and you’re done. And the extra powerbanks I had bought just in case, were never used. So as a judge I would love to see this system being used in all the competitions, why use paper if you can use this app.

I’ve been using the Puzzled app and I really like it. It’s easy to understand, simple to navigate, and very intuitive. I’ve used it in two ways: as a puzzler and as an event organizer. As a puzzler, I appreciate that I can see my own data and adjust my settings quickly like changing the language, updating my avatar, or adding my social media handles. On the other hand, as an organizer, I can get clear insights on registrations, demographic information, and more. It really helps me refine and improve the event experience I’m building.