Location and Masking

Westwords will be held at Congregation Netivot Shalom, at 1316 University Avenue in Berkeley, CA. To keep our event accessible for immunocompromised solvers, volunteers, and organizers — as well as those who are caretakers for other vulnerable individuals — we request that masks be used indoors. There is ample socializing space outdoors.

Solvers from last year may recall that we were filled to capacity; this year's solving room is a larger space, and we will take care to ensure there is plenty of elbow room!

For virtual competitors, a Twitch stream will run throughout the day and broadcast the in-person festivities and announcements as well as features specifically tailored to those solving remotely, such as stream-only interviews with puzzle constructors.

Schedule

The tournament, both in-person and online, will run from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific. In-person solvers will be able to arrive earlier to sign in and socialize. The day will include a lunch break, the time of which will be communicated in advance.

This page will be updated with a more detailed schedule at a later date.

Registration and Cost

Select the appropriate registration option below. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email from John Lieb (boswordstournament@gmail.com). The options are:

• In-person solving : $75 per person (no pairs solving in person; attendance capped at 150)

• Online solving: $35 per individual competitor or $50 per pair

  • A discounted $10 rate for online solving is available for anyone who can't afford the full price

• The tournament puzzle pack in .puz and .pdf formats, to be sent the day after the tournament: $10 (note: competitors do not need to purchase the pack)