April 2026 – The Beetles

When

Tuesday April 14, 2026    
Check your preferred location for times

Where

This event’s theme is The Beetles and is brought to you by Bob Becker of St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Bob (shown here at one of his first Beetles concerts) is a retired chemistry teacher. He keeps himself busy with hiking, camping, playing board games and fighting against tyranny. He and his wife Kathy are avid puzzlers and help GC the St. Louis chapter of Puzzled Pint. Bob started submitting puzzles six years ago, and The Beetles marks his thirteenth set. He is also a proud card-carrying member of the Puzzled Pint editing team.

Where is Puzzled Pint held?

Puzzled Pint is held in a number of venues around the world, and they change each month. To view the locations for this event you need to solve the location puzzle (don't worry, there are hints available if you need them).

Location Puzzle

Download the Location Puzzle (PDF)

Not got time for the location puzzle right now? We hear you, life can be hectic! Just click here to reveal the locations.

Need a little help?

If you are new to Puzzled Pint or just looking for general help then check out Puzzling Basics for tips on how to tackle these style of puzzles. For some puzzles, the Code Sheet is very helpful.

  1. Hint 1: Do you notice that some portions of the words are bolded?
  2. Hint 2: What do you think 'LEFT AND RIGHT EDGES' refers to?
  3. Hint 3: Read down the left edge and then the right edge of the paragraph.
  4. Hint 4: Partial Solution - EVERY THIRD LETTER PLUS FOUR.
  5. Hint 5: What code are the figures representing in their poses?
  6. Hint 6: Read every third semaphore letter and then shift them each +4.
  7. Answer: YELP
The correct answer is: YELP

Locations