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Mondo Transforms Artist-Created Movie Posters Into Puzzles

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020Paul Benson

Today, Mondo announced the new Puzzle Party collection: a series of 8 artist-created posters that have been transformed into 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles

Can You Solve the Puzzle of the ‘Dubious Documents’?

October 9, 2018October 10, 2018Jenny Bristol8

Unfold this puzzle (literally) as you search through sixteen envelopes of clues to unlock the secret of the ‘Dubious Documents.’

Geek Links: Puzzle Artifacts From The Enigma Emporium

October 2, 2018October 1, 2018James Floyd Kelly

Geeks LOVE puzzles—escape rooms, crosswords, murder mysteries… the list goes on. Well, I’ve got a new one to add to that list—an artifact-based narrative mystery from The Enigma Emporium.

Puzzle Books for the Whole Family

August 14, 2018April 19, 2020Jenny Bristol

If you or your family is the puzzle-loving sort, here are three new puzzle books, with a little something for everyone in the family.

‘Hoakes Island: A Fiendish Puzzle Adventure’ Is a Perfect Summer Puzzle Book

May 15, 2018May 14, 2018Jenny Bristol

Go on an adventure. Find the clues. Solve the puzzles. And save Hoakes Island!

Exercise Your Logic Skills With ThinkFun Puzzles

June 9, 2017Sophie Brown2

My son and I played with four ThinkFun games and puzzles that test your logic skills. Most are single-player, but some multiplayer games are available too.

PAX Aust Game Review: Mallow Drops

January 3, 2017December 16, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Mallow Drops is a light and fluffy puzzle game, and depending on your tenacity it’s either an engrossing time-sucker or a sweet little keeper.

Test Your Trivia Knowledge With the New ‘Good Job, Brain!’ Book

November 25, 2016Ariane Coffin

Brought to you by the popular trivia podcast, the ‘Good Job, Brain!’ book delivers trivia goodness to test yourself or stump your loved ones.

‘Dimension’ Is a Stacking Game That Will Have You Thinking and Moving Quickly

October 26, 2016December 16, 2017Dave Banks

We finally get around to reviewing ‘Dimension,’ the family-friendly, fast-paced sphere-stacking game.

Get Twisted in the Mindbender Mansion

August 13, 2016Dakster Sullivan

Give your brain some exercise in the Mindbender Mansion at the Orlando Science Center.

Humble Puzzle Bundle

July 22, 2016Derrick Schneider

Who doesn’t love a good puzzle? What about great puzzles by top designers? What about lots of great puzzles for a price of your choice?

IncrediBuilds 3-D Wooden Puzzle Kit Review

June 11, 2016December 16, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Get your kids into wooden models this summer with Insight Editions’ latest IncrediBuilds!

Kickstarter Alert: ‘The Extinct Series: Woolly Mammoth’ Educational Puzzle

April 12, 2016Will James

Our family loves puzzles as well as dinosaurs and extinct animals. The Extinct Series of puzzles combines both of those things while also providing a great educational opportunity.

Cardborders Wants You to Explore ‘Our NYC’

April 5, 2016Mordechai Luchins

A puzzling look at NYC. That was dad humor right there. You’re not supposed to laugh.

Get Fit and Get Puzzled With Today's Amazon Daily Deals

January 29, 2016December 16, 2017Ken Denmead

A couple of good deals today on things you might actually use.

Kickstarter Alert: 'Puzzle Your Kids!'

January 23, 2016December 13, 2017Derrick Schneider

A new Kickstarter hopes to bring perfect puzzles to your kids each week.

The Puzzle Publication I've Always Wanted

January 8, 2016December 16, 2017Derrick Schneider2

P&A Magazine is a rich source of intriguing, challenging puzzles.

A New Interpretation of ‘Magic: The Gathering’ — PuzzleQuest

December 15, 2015December 16, 2017Rory Bristol1

Wizards of the Coast has released a new spin-off of their world-famous card game, called ‘Magic the Gathering: Puzzle Quest.’ At first glance, it looks like a game I’d ignore when someone suggested it on Facebook. Is it really any better than ‘Candy Crush?’ We wanted to find out.

Sherlock Holmes Book Reviews and News Q4 (Part 2) 2015

November 25, 2015James Floyd Kelly

With just over a month until the premiere of the BBC’s ‘Sherlock Christmas Special,’ I’m sure that fans of the show are getting anxious to see how Cumberbatch and Freeman handle being tossed back to Doyle’s original setting for the pair. If you’ve not yet seen the trailer, I’m including it below so you can see what all the fuss is about. I’ve also got some news about the new season of ‘Elementary’ that’s just kicked off on CBS, and a few books below that Holmes fans might be interested in checking out.

‘Storied Myth’ Is a Hands-On Reading Experience

October 9, 2015Rachel Cericola1

The mail-order adventure combines an app-based book and puzzles.

Madzzle, Puzzles Evolved: Kickstarter Review

September 19, 2015December 13, 2017Anthony Karcz

Mad Rat is trying something ambitious with their current Kickstarter: make a puzzle that’s as fun to assemble and play with as it is easy to clean up!

Sunday Evening With Captain Owen Episode 016: ‘Pirate Puzzle’

September 14, 2015December 16, 2017Will James

This episode we briefly talk about Captain Owen’s new big boy room–it’s still in the works but expect a lot more about it including a full write up. Then we spend the rest of the episode playing with a Melissa & Doug pirate puzzle–Captain Owen’s first 48-piece puzzle!

Kickstarter Alert: ‘Wizard Pickles’ Puzzle Book

August 25, 2015December 16, 2017Derrick Schneider

Chuck Whelon’s new Kickstarter will fund a fun puzzle book named ‘Wizard Pickles.’

DeNA’s ‘Blood Gate: Age of Alchemy’

August 17, 2015December 16, 2017Derrick Schneider

DeNA’s new free-to-play game ‘Blood Gate’ is a fun, tense, puzzle RPG.

Cryptic States of America

July 25, 2015Sarah Pinault

Looking for something pointless to do for a while? Try these U.S. state quizzes.

Picture Puzzle Books and Toddlers

May 16, 2015December 16, 2017Derrick Schneider

Treasure hunt puzzle books are often aimed at big kids, but a bit of creativity makes them a hit with toddlers, too.

Kickstarter Alert: 54 Colorful 3D Dinosaurs From Boneyard Pets

May 14, 2015December 16, 2017Will James

32 Square just launched their third Kickstarter for their newest version of Boneyard Pets 3D dinosaur puzzles. All the new kits are made from Komatex PVC to bring added flexibility, color, and a more accessible price point.