Competition tables that are shared will have a marking (piece of tape) dividing the table into equal competition spaces.

Competitors will stay on their side of the tape.

NOTE: For pairs competitions, it is commonly accepted “best practice” for both pairs at a table to put their puzzle box next to the tape line. If both pairs do so, it aides in keeping all of the puzzle pieces on the correct side of the competition table.

Judges should actively monitor competitors before and during the competition to ensure compliance with the associated resulting rules. If a judge sees that a competitor has puzzle pieces/the puzzle box/other object/a body part past the tape line, the judge should remind the competitor to stay on their side of the table.

Non-compliance should be corrected once it is noticed by a judge.

Continued non-compliance should be considered a discourteous practice and is suggested to result in event disqualification at the discretion of the event organizers.

When event organizers determine that competition tables will be shared, they should determine the competition table dimensions for each competitor, and provide that information to competitors ahead of the competition.

All competitors should be provided equal puzzling areas that are clearly defined.