Puzzle Post is a brand new Arcturus puzzle series, with each title providing 500 mixed puzzles to keep devoted puzzle fans entertained for hours. The pages are jam packed with a broad selection of puzzles from Sudoku, Wordsearch and Crosswords through to Spidoku, number crunchers, brainteasers and many more. If you like the puzzle pages in newspapers these books will be right up your street. Titles in this series are Puzzle Post: Puzzle Fun and Puzzle Post: Brilliant Puzzles.
The royal wedding and the 2012 Olympics bring renewed interest in our beloved, historic capital city. Puzzle types include: codewords, word wheel, arroword, crossword, pathfinder, and word search, among others. Adorned in a fancy package Pocket Posh(r) London is an irresistible purchase for puzzle lovers of any age.
Never be lost for words! Want to beat family and friends but always get stuck finding the best words to play? Collins Scrabble(R) Play to Win! is the perfect introductory guide to this ever-popular game, giving you hints and tips to help you win every game. An informative and lightly-written guide to playing Scrabble(R), covering the basics of the game, the best words to try to learn if you want to play competitively, and introducing key points of strategy. Written by one of the UK's best Scrabble(R) players, this book is aimed at keen socialisers and less-experienced club players who want to play better, score more points, and win more games. It includes sections on using premium tiles to maximum effect, 2- and 3-letter words and why they are important, using the blank and S, and an introduction to some of the finer points of strategy. This guide will appeal to all Scrabble(R) players, whether absolute beginners or regular players. Collins Scrabble(R) Play to Win! is endorsed by Mattel. SCRABBLE(R) is a registered trademark of J. W. Spear & Sons Ltd., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.A(c) 2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Tangram Teasers contains all you need to start puzzling straight away. But be careful, there's a twist to this collection. Solving the puzzle is only the first step. Now you have to change the shape you have created into the different one shown. Not only that but you are limited to the number of moves you can make. Now that's a challenge! With 176 puzzles to try, you can now really test your skills to the limit! Have a go on your own, using the puzzle board provided, or play with family and friends: there are two tangram sets in the box, so why not challenge someone to a race, and see who can solve a puzzle the quickest? All puzzle solutions are included, for when you get really stuck - but don't give up too quickly! No one said all the puzzles would be easy...
Mastermind is the ultimate test of knowledge, memory and nerve. Over four decades hundreds have tested their mettle in the famous black chair, and dared to put their intellect under the glare of the Mastermind spotlight. Now, can you rise to the challenge? "The Mastermind Quiz Book" poses over 3, 500 questions, from fiendishly difficult general knowledge teasers to in-depth tests of specialist subjects. With topics ranging from Classical Mythology to Medical Science, by way of Famous Russians and The Works of Johnny Cash, only the finest minds will triumph. Whether you're playing in groups or simply testing your own brainpower, this collection of questions will challenge the very core of your mental strength but when the clock runs down and the lights come up, will you emerge as the Mastermind?
Give those brain cells a workout with this super selection of puzzles designed to get you thinking laterally and boost your IQ. With a variety of types of puzzles, this is a collection that promises to keep you entertained and on the ball. All puzzles and their solutions are presented in an easy to read format for everyone to enjoy.
There are over 5000 questions to keep everyone entertained, with some especially for young children so that they can join inthe fun too. From football to fashion, pop starts to planets, the Seven Dwarves to the Seven Wonders, there are teasing and testing questions galore.
KenKen is the brilliant successor to Su Doku that's taken Japan by storm selling over one million copies in less than a year. In collaboration with The Times, Collins - the no 1 puzzle publisher - are proud to be bringing it to the UK. KenKen is a new type of brain-training puzzle based on logic and simple arithmetic. Perfect for all ages and highly addictive, KenKen puzzles challenge and entertain in an entirely new way! The puzzle was invented by a charismatic Japanese maths teacher, Tetsuya Miyamoto in 2004. The name comes from 'Ken' which is the Japanese word for clever and KenKen translates as 'square wisdom'. It's a new type of puzzle based on simple arithmetic and each puzzle involves some or all of the following skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. As with Su Doku there are clearly defined levels for each type of puzzle from beginner and intermediate to advanced and the puzzles can be on any size grid, from 3 x 3 up to 9 x 9. The puzzles improve numeracy, logical thinking, concentration and perseverance. Can you KenKen?
An utterly addictive puzzle, Codeword is an enormously popular feature of Times2. This cracker of a puzzle is the perfect alternative to knowledge-based crosswords (you either know it or you don't, right?) and number-crunching Su Dokus. In this compelling collection of 150 brand-new Codewords, which for the first time ever are ranked in increasing levels of difficulty, you can really wrestle with your word power and test your logic to the max. The concept is simple. Each number represents a letter, so, starting with the solved letters, use your logic and vocabulary to reveal more letters, form words, and then crack the code!
The 5000 plus questions in the Bumper Pub Quiz Book are guaranteed to challenge even the most experienced of quiz veterans. Spanning a wide range of general knowledge topics, with some specialist sections thrown in, this book will enliven and enlighten any quiz night or Q & A session. Put yourself to the test!
KenKen is the brilliant successor to Su Doku that's taken Japan by storm selling over one million copies in less than a year. In collaboration with The Times, Collins - the no 1 puzzle publisher - are proud to be bringing it to the UK. KenKen is a new type of brain-training puzzle based on logic and simple arithmetic. Perfect for all ages and highly addictive, KenKen puzzles challenge and entertain in an entirely new way! The puzzle was invented by a charismatic Japanese maths teacher, Tetsuya Miyamoto in 2004. The name comes from 'Ken' which is the Japanese word for clever and KenKen translates as 'square wisdom'. It's a new type of puzzle based on simple arithmetic and each puzzle involves some or all of the following skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. As with Su Doku there are clearly defined levels for each type of puzzle from beginner and intermediate to advanced and the puzzles can be on any size grid, from 3 x 3 up to 9 x 9. The puzzles improve numeracy, logical thinking, concentration and perseverance. Can you KenKen?
Details: With hundreds of word puzzles to test your word skills this bumper pad will keep you entertained for hours. Ideal for: Measures: 13 x 13 x 4.5cm. The perfect gift for sudoku lovers, ideal for taking on holiday, completing in the car or relaxing at home.
Over 450 mind-bending number, logic and word puzzles, ranging from reasonably straightforward to fiendishly difficult. Each puzzle and its solution is clearly presented and can be solved in just a few minutes, either in your head or with the help of a pencil and a piece of paper.
The Pocket Posh Christmas Word Roundup puzzle book by the Puzzle Society is packaged in an effortlessly portable, ergonomic package perfect for gift giving under the tree or on that special spot reserved on the mantel piece. The puzzle book features a colourful holiday-themed cover art, elastic band closure, and a convenient lay-flat binding that opens to reveal puzzles perfect for on-the-go play.
The Pocket Posh Christmas Logic puzzle book by the Puzzle Society is packaged in an effortlessly portable, ergonomic package perfect for gift giving under the tree or on that special spot reserved on the mantel. The puzzle book features a colourful holiday-themed cover art, elastic band closure, and a convenient lay-flat binding that opens to reveal puzzles perfect for on-the-go play.
Details: With hundreds of brain training puzzles to test your skills this bumper pad will keep you entertained for hours. Ideal for: The perfect gift for brain training lovers, ideal for taking on holiday, completing in the car or relaxing at home. Measures: 13 x 13 x 4.5cm.
Engrossing and entertaining in equal measure, arrowords are among the world's most popular word puzzles. This generous compilation offers over 500 challenges and is guaranteed to test your general knowledge and keep your brain in tip-top condition. If you are new to this absorbing puzzle type, do not worry - how to solve information is provided together with a solution section.
What sets us apart from other forms of life is the ability to think of ourselves and for ourselves. So, although there is no doubt that we think, the real question is: How many of us know how to think to our full potential? Answer: Not many! But now we have the "How to Think" puzzle book series. If you want to boost your brain's performance, and learn how to think clearly and effectively in any given situation, read these books, and tackle these puzzles. This work includes 50 Puzzles for Lateral Thinking.
This fascinating collection of 270 visual conundrums to test your perception and boost your intelligence presents many different types of illusion, from those that appear to spin or vibrate to hidden images and impossible figures. You will find: Size and shape illusions; Ambiguous and impossible figures; Brightness and movement illusions; Visual and cognitive tests. Each illusion is accompanied by a solution or explanation that will shed light on the incredible interaction between your eyes and your brain!
The Times2 popular daily puzzle is back, with a third volume of 150 utterly addictive codewords. The concept is simple. Each number represents a letter, so, starting with the solved letters, use your logic and vocabulary to reveal more letters, form words, and then crack the code! The Codeword series is so popular because you don't need any prior knowledge, unlike a crossword. You can just pick up a pen and get puzzling. It steadily increases your vocabulary, as the difficulty slowly grows as you progress through the book, and even though you'll be working your brain, it's the perfect way to unwind.
Here's a brand new collection of books for your puzzling pleasure! Big, bright and colourful, the Hexagonal Puzzles are guaranteed to make an impact with each title dedicated to a separate puzzle type. Packed with over 500 puzzles, they provide excellent value for money, and are sure to keep even the most devoted of fans satisfied for hours! This series includes Hexagonal Sudoku, Hexagonal Wordsearch and Hexagonal Crosswords.
Pocket Posh(r) Hangman 3 features a chicly styled cover making it a smart, sophisticated accessory that goes with anything. Packaged in a handy size, it fits nicely into a purse or bag. Pocket Posh(r) Hangman 3 contains 100 classic hangman puzzles with irresistible scratch-off feature. With more than 1.5 million copies in print, the Pocket Posh(r) puzzle series is a great way to exercise your mind-and look great while doing it!