After four weeks of brain-teasing gameplay and more than 100 participants, the field had narrowed to just three standout finalists of the Decoding Payroll Tournament; each ready to compete for the top honor in a fast-paced, high-stakes showdown.

At this year’s Payroll Congress, the concept of payroll being a puzzle came to life in the Puzzle Master Badge Challenge, where three brave contestants put their problem-solving skills to the test in front of a lively audience.