Mission: Connect Virginia puzzlers and communities through inclusive puzzle events, shared resources, and charitable impact. 

Vision: A thriving, connected puzzle community across Virginia that comes together often and gives back. 

Values 

1. Community & Connection
   We believe puzzling is better together, and we work to expand opportunities for puzzlers across Virginia to meet, collaborate, and belong.

2. Welcome & Inclusion
   We strive to create events and spaces that are friendly and accessible—whether you’re a casual puzzler, a speed puzzler, new to the hobby, or deeply experienced.

3. Volunteer Spirit
   We are volunteer-led and community-driven, showing up with generosity, reliability, and a willingness to learn as we serve puzzlers statewide.

4. Learning & Sharing
   We promote education in puzzling—sharing tips, hosting workshops, and helping individuals and groups confidently run puzzle-related events.

5. Joy, Play & Well-Being
   We celebrate puzzling as a meaningful, restorative hobby that brings laughter, focus, and satisfaction to everyday life.

6. Respectful & Positive Competition
   We support speed puzzling and friendly competition with fairness, encouragement, and an emphasis on camaraderie.

7. Service & Charitable Impact
   We channel the puzzle community’s care for Virginia’s communities into puzzle events and partnerships that support charitable causes.

8. Collaboration & Partnership
   We work alongside libraries, local groups, and puzzle enthusiasts to grow puzzle opportunities throughout the Commonwealth and strengthen the broader community network.