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Frabjous Sculpture Puzzle

Conner Flynn — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:48:49 +0000

You’ve tried all of the other puzzles and are a wiz at solving the Rubik’s Cube in all its forms. Now try the Frabjous Sculpture Puzzle. This mathematical and geometrical puzzle will test your limits. It’s made by intertwining 30 identical pieces and was designed by mathematician George Hart from The Museum of Mathematics. That [...]

Puzzle Clock

Conner Flynn — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:31:39 +0000

Some people like abstract art. Maybe you would also like to carry this over into your clock. Well, the Puzzle Clock lets you create your own abstract look and you can change it to suit your mood whenever you want. It features 78 colorful blocks that can be arranged in any pattern you like. I [...]

Double Disk Puzzle

Conner Flynn — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:22:08 +0000

Forget the Rubiks cube. The Double Disk will amaze and frustrate your brain with four rotating sides of color. Cubes are so last century. The disk is where it’s at. If you need it, it comes with a hint guide to help you solve the puzzle. I would need it within the first 15 minutes, [...]

The Beatles For Sale Puzzle Collector’s Edition

James Kelly — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:25:25 +0000

Beatles fans from past and present know that there will never be another rock band quite like them. The music, the vibe, and the entire experience are something that cannot be duplicated. An English rock band was formed in Liverpool in the early 60s, but the memories and music of the Beatles will last forever. [...]

Doctor Who Jigsaw Puzzle

James Kelly — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:35:49 +0000

If you enjoy watching Doctor Who and all of his adventures, then maybe you are ready for an adventure yourself. The Doctor Who Jigsaw Puzzle has 1,000 pieces and is sure to test your visual skills and logic as you try to place all the pieces correctly. When completed, this puzzle with be a 20″ [...]

Sifteo Interactive Gaming Cubes

Hazel Chua — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:56:16 +0000

Is it a puzzle game or a challenging word game that you can play to kill more than just the time? Is it an adventure game that will take you to great highs and lows, or a matching game to check how fast your reflexes are? If you’re talking about the Sifteo Interactive Gaming Cubes, then [...]

Don’t Break the Bottle Puzzle

Conner Flynn — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:45:19 +0000

There are those who drink wine and then there are wine snobs. It might be a funny joke to get the wine snob in your life this Don’t Break the Bottle Puzzle. They will drive themselves crazy trying to get the bottle opened. Just lock their favorite bottle in the puzzle’s grasp and give it [...]

Star Wars Puzzleshots

Patra Beaulieu — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:16:44 +0000

Last year was my first trip to the Big Apple which is home to the renowned toy emporium FAO Schwartz. It was there where I discovered Star Wars Puzzleshots, a really ridiculously awesome way to get a photo next to your favorite Star Wars characters, while getting immortalized into a jigsaw puzzle. Shutterfly CenterStage puzzles make a wonderful addition to [...]

Gear Cube Extreme

Conner Flynn — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:00:36 +0000

If you think that solving the Rubik’s Cube is challenging, you haven’t seen anything yet. This puzzling predicament adds 3D elements to the standard puzzle cube to drive you crazy. The Gear Cube Extreme is like the original Gear Cube but tougher. I’m getting a headache just looking at this one. You can change any [...]

Satellite Hometown Puzzle

Patra Beaulieu — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 06:32:02 +0000

Do you enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles but end up getting disappointed when the finished product looks all cheesy? Not kittens and rainbows again! The Satellite Hometown Puzzle lets you piece together a satellite image of your hometown, so that once you’re finished you get to sit back and enjoy an aerial view of the hood. Satellite Hometown Puzzle Imagine the fun of [...]

Chocolate Fix

Hazel Chua — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:55:58 +0000

There seems to be a lot of sweets-inspired games and toys these days. While the Chocolate Fix isn’t really edible like the Chocolate Snake and Ladders game, it’s every bit as delectable and mouthwatering because of its chocolate-themed game pieces. Basically, Chocolate Fix is a sort of easier version of the popular numbers game, Sudoku. [...]

World’s Smallest Jigsaw Puzzle

Hazel Chua — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:03:09 +0000

We’ve seen the World’s Largest Jigsaw Puzzle. I don’t think it would be very hard to figure out the whole thing, despite its gigantic nature. But now it’s time to head on over to the other extreme and solve a more difficult puzzle: the World’s Smallest Jigsaw Puzzle. The puzzle pieces in the World’s Smallest Jigsaw [...]

Cosmic Creatures Puzzle

James Kelly — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:30:22 +0000

Sometimes the simplest game can be the most difficult. Sure you have different levels to choose from, but does anybody ever brag about completing an easy level Sudoku? With the Cosmic Creatures Puzzle, things start off easy but as you progress through the 8 levels and 107 different challenges, you might find yourself getting a [...]

Infinite Image Portrait Puzzle

James Kelly — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:19:19 +0000

Puzzles are always fun when you have down time or you need to keep your kids preoccupied while you make dinner; but it can get expensive buying new ones after you get bored with the old ones. How about getting your moneys worth with the Infinite Image Portrait Puzzle. This custom puzzle reuses the same [...]

Pathwords Word Game

Hazel Chua — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:24:11 +0000

Games are all sorts of educational these days, which is good news. It would be pretty sad if people only came up with games that encourage violence and zombie-killing, right? Pathwords isn’t only a fun game, but it also helps you (and your kids) learns some new words in the process. Build a better vocabulary [...]

Pentaminoes 3D Puzzle Cubes

Patra Beaulieu — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:01:58 +0000

Just when you thought you finally got rid of the Tetris song in your head and haunting images of Tetris pieces descending from your subconscious, they went and made the 3D Puzzle Game of Pentaminoes. Pentominoes 3D Puzzle Cubes Twelve 3D pieces form hundreds of combinations, sharpening basic geometry and problem-solving skills. Guide includes over 50 [...]

Addictaball Puzzle Game

Conner Flynn — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:55:39 +0000

Some puzzle games are easy, while others take some time to figure out. This Addictaball Puzzle Game looks like it might take you years to figure it out. Just looking at it makes me want to pull my hair out and give up. Just look at all of the twists and turns. It’s up to [...]

Star Wars Collectors Puzzle

James Kelly — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:06:56 +0000

Star Wars fans are going to enjoy this deal. The officially licensed Star Wars Collectors Puzzle comes in a collectable tin and includes two puzzles; one is a 500 piece foil puzzle and the other is a 300 piece poster puzzle. Both puzzles show classic images from the original Star Wars movies. Relive all the [...]

Mirrorkal Escher Puzzle

Hazel Chua — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:57:56 +0000

If you enjoy doing puzzles with a twist, then you’ll have a ball with this Mirrorkal Escher Puzzle. On each of these tiny cubes, you’ll see a tiny print that’s part of a greater picture that’s actually a work of artist M. C. Escher. To make things a wee bit more complicated, there’s actually a [...]

The DaVinci Code Mini Cryptex

Hazel Chua — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:07:49 +0000

I read Dan Brown’s book “The DaVinci Code” in one night and all I can say was that the story was truly gripping and haunting at the same time. One of the things that piqued my curiosity was the cryptex that Robert Langdon had to solve in order to get a message that was hidden [...]

The Times Puzzle

James Kelly — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:48:52 +0000

Trying to do the daily crossword puzzle is a tradition for many people and many of those people just aren’t good at it. Why not save them the time and frustration and get them The Times Puzzle. This is a neat 400 piece puzzle that is totally custom to the date you choose. Everyday had [...]

Jigazo: The Interactive Puzzle

Hazel Chua — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:54:25 +0000

If you were left wanting for more after taking a look at the World’s Largest Jigsaw Puzzle, then maybe you’re looking for something more different and interesting to put together, which the amazing Jigazo can certainly offer. This incredible jigsaw puzzle allows you to build all kinds of pictures, including the a panda bear, a [...]

World’s Largest Crossword Puzzle

James Kelly — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:11:21 +0000

Looking for some wall art that will impress your friends, especially if you can actually complete it. This is the World’s Largest Crossword Puzzle certified by Guinness Book of World Records. With 28,000 clues for over 91,000 squares, this 7 foot by 7 foot crossword will take some time to finish. Maybe you have a [...]

Wine Puzzle Gift Pack

James Kelly — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:17:01 +0000

Looking for that gift that gives a little more than just a nice bottle of Merlot from the Ardeche region. Try the Wine Puzzle Gift Pack. This bottle of Merlot comes with a puzzle attached to it and you need to solve it if you plan on drinking the wine. Sounds like a good sobriety [...]