Can you figure out what comes in all shapes and sizes, may include words,
numbers or pictures, and is celebrated on the 29th of January? Puzzles of
course!
History indicates that puzzles of all kinds have been challenging humans
since the beginning of time. Puzzles continue to attract the curious, such
as those who faithfully turn to the crossword each morning or those who
still take a twist at the Rubik's Cube. From jigsaws to mazes to mind
benders, the following puzzles promise to entertain, educate, and stimulate
curious minds of all ages.
Pizza, Paint & Pie (Phonics Puzzle)
Ages: 3
- 6 yrs.
Manufactured by: Discovery Toys
Price: $14.99
This giant, colorful puzzle teaches the correct sequence of the alphabet,
identifies beginning word sounds, and the upper- and lowercase forms of
each letter.
Curious George Downtown
Adventure
Ages: 3 - 6 yrs.
Published
by: Knowledge Adventure
Price: $19.99
Based on the classic Curious George series, this interactive storybook
requires kids to solve puzzles in order to help George overcome obstacles
and gather bananas. Kids get certificates as they progress through
problem-solving milestones. And even better: An open-ended
build-your-own-puzzle area lets kids test their creative thinking,
reasoning and logic skills.
Magnetic Animal Puzzle
Ages: 3 - 12 yrs.
Manufactured by: The Orb Factory Ltd.
Price: $20.00
The puzzle features one magnetic animal for every letter of the alphabet.
Several animal habitats are illustrated on the back side of the board to
allow for more creative play.
Where the Wild Things Are Puzzle Maze
Game
Ages: 4 & Up
Manufactured
by: Briarpatch, Inc.
Price: $19.95
This highly original game uses neither a game board or cards. Playing
pieces are pathway segments, some of which include characters from the
well-known Sendak book. Young fans of the book will truly appreciate this
game.
Tetris Classic Game
Pak
Ages: 5 & Up
Produced
by: Handmark, Inc.
Price: $29.99
This collection of nine familiar games features the official Palm version
of Tetris Classic, the popular and addictive think-quick puzzle game of
fitting falling blocks into solid lines. Perfect for gamers on the move or
in the car.
The Only Coloring, Puzzle, Game, Dot-to-Dot, Activity Book You'll Ever
Need
Ages: 6 - 12 yrs.
Manufactured
by: Klutz
Price: $12.95
Puzzles, games, drawings and much, much more are packed into this portable
activity book, complete with a set of brightly-colored pencils. Great for
rainy days or family travel.
Fifteen Puzzle
Ages: 8
& Up
Manufactured by: Binary Arts Corp
Price: $9.99
This classic game challenges players to slide numbered blocks into the
correct numeric order after they have been mixed up. Forty alternative
configurations are also listed for additional game play.
Handmark Crossword 365
Ages: 8 & Up
Manufactured by: Handmark, Inc.
Price: $14.99
Owners of Palm-compatible handhelds who are also crossword puzzle addicts
are going to [four-letter word for "amour" that starts with "l"] this new
release from the leading publisher of [seven-letter word for "traditional
and popular" that starts and ends in a "c"] games and puzzles on those tiny
portable computer screens.
Minotaur, The Maze
Game
Ages: 8 & Up
Manufacturer: HearthSong
Price:
$34.95
Players are challenged to move through mazes and passageways on an
ever-changing game board to reach their home space. Play variations
accommodate two to five players, and strategy hints are given for each
version.
Secret World Puzzle- Backyard Bugs
Ages: 8
& Up
Manufactured by: University Games
Price: $7.99
Introduce kids to the insect kingdom with this fun - and mysterious -
puzzle. First put the 100-piece backyard scene puzzle together and then use
the magnifying glass (included) to locate tiny bugs, each detailed in
larger size around the border of the puzzle.
R.G.B. Round-Up
Ages:
12 & Up
Manufactured by: Elverson Puzzle Company
Price: $12.95
The challenge is to arrange tiles - each with a set of colored dots on top
- into a circle that meets one of three different criteria for how many
pairs of which color dots must be next to each other. Solutions are on the
company web site, together with two bonus challenges.

The Great Puzzle Search
The Internet is a bountiful resource for puzzles of all sorts. Don't miss
our list of sites that offer free, safe, and fun games for kids of all
ages.
Add your own comment