You won't be able to put this one down! So many mazes and puzzles date so easily soon becoming condemned to life on a shelf gathering dust. "Not this one! Just one more go, just one more go, I ll be there in a minute, just this next part and then we can go." Some of the things your friends and family will get sick of hearing you say in between your tears of frustration!
Fun for all the family, the mini Maze ball has fewer stages than the Maze ball at 100 but it's just as tricky. Simply navigate the ball around the step maze without it falling off. Every moment is magnified, you'll need a hand as steady as your nerve! Chances are you will never be able to finish this in one go. Perfect for long car journeys - just make sure you not playing whilst driving. Mini Maze Box Dimensions: 118mm.
The Houdini Lock & Key is a fascinating puzzle lock that will baffle even the most experienced of problem solvers!
This trick lock is designed to look like a traditional lock, but instead it requires a secret trick or solution to open them up: this trick worked to foil burglaries and kept secrets for centuries. This is a great gift for any budding magicians or would work as a good deterrant against thieves. The worlds most famous escapologist, Harry Houdini, could crack any lock. Are you up to the challenge?
A great piece of magic trickery!
The Great Mind's puzzle range is a collection of some of the best puzzles of all time. Each of the products have an antique style to give them an aged look.
Each puzzle comes complete with a history of the "Great Mind" themself and how the puzzle corresponds to the man.
This is Da Vinci's Helicopter puzzle the classic Da Vinci puzzle based on his old drawings.
Here's a cranium conundrum! Challenge yourself to this 3D Skull Jigsaw Puzzle, it's a real brainteaser. The final result will be an eye catching ornament which will be the envy of your friends.
This Crystal 3D Jigsaw Puzzle comprises 49 transparent interlocking pieces. As each puzzle piece is transparent, the only clues you'll have is the shape which makes it a tricky puzzle indeed! Makes a great talking point especially when you boast that you did it yourself!
Crystal 3D Skull Jigsaw Puzzle comprises 49 transparent interlocking pieces
Ideal for lovers of brainteasers and jigsaw puzzles in general
Makes a great talking point in the house once it's assembled
Measures approximately 7cm high when assembled
Comes with a set of instructions and diagram; Ages 14+
You Be The Judge Tin is the compelling board game guaranteed to get competitive where you play the judge, guessing the outcome of a wide range of cases from cannibalism to lost dogs to flooding problems! Much more interesting than your average restrained board game, squabble over the facts of life as it provides more than 2000 real life cases that have happened over the years and you have to guess what happened to who, when, and for how long! Think you know the judicial system? This is the game for you.
Galileo's Globe Puzzle is part of the Professor Puzzle Great Minds range of unique puzzles. Finished in an antique style to give the puzzle an aged look, it is inspired by the Italian scientist and astronomer, Galileo who argued that the Earth wasn't the centre of the universe - a contraversial notion during the sixteenth century.
The aim of the puzzle is to separate the pieces and then rebuild the globe. Looks easy? Think again! It's like a three dimensionsal jigsaw puzzle, only more challenging.
About Galileo Galilei 1564 - 1642Italian scientist and astronomer, and inventor of the telescope he also developed the compass and the thermometer. He claimed that the earth was not the centre of the universe but that the planets including Earth orbited around the sun. A controversial theory at the time! By watching a lamp swinging in a cathedral, he made discoveries about the perpetual motion of a pendulum. He worked that a cannon ball fired from a cannon follows a special kind of curve called a parabola. His fabled experiment at the top of the leaning tower of Pisa demonstrated that objects of different weights will fall at the same speed.
Buckyballs have arrived! Thats the right, the desktop puzzle that has been sweeping the United States and creating a stir in respected tomes such as Rolling Stone, People Maxim, Esquire Magazine have set foot on these shores!
Buckyballs Sidekick is a unique puzzle containing 125 powerful each magnets that can be shaped moulded, mangled, distorted, torn apart, and snapped together in unlimited ways. Keep those fingers busy when bored and make sculptures, puzzles, patterns, shapes and when youre finished, you can stick it to the fridge. Makes a fantastic stress-relieving executive toy that would be perfect for any office - at work or at home!
This magnetic cube puzzle will provide hours of fun and is truly unputdownable! And as the name suggests, it's the smaller version of 216 Magnet Buckyballs.
CAUTION: Please note this product is intended for ages 12+ only and should be kept completely out of reach of younger children. Small magnets can be extremely harmful if swallowed. If magnets are swallowed, please seek medical attention immediately.
This is the mind-warping Mind Trap quiz game. Fancy yourself as a bit of a brainbox? Feel that your intellectual aptitude far eclipses that of your peers? Well here is the way to (hopefully!) show it off. The Mind Trap includes 200 puzzles, mysteries, conundrums and questions to get your brain working, and is a brilliant competitive quiz game for either two people or two teams!
Darwin's Dino Egg Puzzle is part of the Professor Puzzle Great Minds range of unique puzzles. Finished in an antique style to give the puzzle an aged look, it is inspired by the British Naturalist Charles Darwin who formulated the theory of Evolution which stated that humans had evolved from apes. Although widely accept now, this was a controversial notion during the nineteenth century.
The aim of the puzzle is to separate the pieces and then rebuild the egg of evolution? Looks easy? Think again! It seems like a three dimensionsal jigsaw puzzle but is in fact much more challenging.
About Charles Darwin 1809 - 1882
Darwin initially studied to be a clergyman but became more interested in natural history. In 1831 he set off in a naval ship (HMS Beagle) to study geology, biology and natural history in South America (including the Galapagos Islands). Here he studied animal and plant life and devised his famous theory of natural selection; where organisms best adapted to their environment tend to survive and pass on beneficial genetic traits to offspring. He went on the publish his findings in the famous book titled, On The Origin of Species in 1859. He went on to publish The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex in 1871, which revealed that humans evolved from apes. Although generally accepted now, his theories were very controversial at that time.
Archimedes Tangram is part of the Professor Puzzle Great Minds range of unique puzzles. Finished in an antique style to give the puzzle an aged look, it is inspired by the ancient Greek mathematician and physicist who credited with designing innovative machines including the screw pump that bears his name.
The aim of the Tangram puzzle is to remove the 14 wooden pieces from the frame and then fit them back in again. Or why not check out the booklet with 12 further shape building challenges. A perfect gift for someone who likes to test their grey matter.
Archimedes of Syracuse (c. 287 BC – c. 212 BC)A Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor and astronomer. Although few details of his life are known, he is regarded as one of the leading scientists of classical antiquity. He is renowned for sitting in the bath and recognising the laws of displacement. He was so excited at this discovery that he took to the streets naked crying ‘Eureka!’ (‘I have found it!’ in Greek) –a phrase that has since passed into common usage.
He also designed and wrote about a tangram-type puzzle. It consists of pieces cut from a square which can be used to make other polygons. This tangram is called the Loculus of Archimedes. At over 2000 years old, this is the world’s oldest puzzle. What Archimedes did not know at the time was that without rotations or reflections, there are 536 different ways to place the 14 pieces back into the square frame!
Can you crack the retro RUBIK S CUBE game?An original 3 x 3 Rubik s Cube, this has been baffling generations upon generations with its 27 little squares. Simply get your hands on the cube puzzle, slide and swivel it until you solve the mystery and match up the 9 colours. Sounds simple right? It s not!But don t worry. With 43, 252, 003, 274, 489, 856, 000 ways of arranging the squares and only ONE solution this set includes a helpful 7 step solution guide.Perfect for those who love brain teasers and puzzles.
Galileo's Globe Puzzle is part of the Professor Puzzle Great Minds range of unique puzzles. Finished in an antique style to give the puzzle an aged look, it is inspired by the Italian scientist and astronomer, Galileo who argued that the Earth wasn't the centre of the universe - a contraversal notion during the sixteenth century.
The aim of the puzzle is to separate the pieces and then rebuild the globe. Looks easy? Look again! It's like a three dimensionsal jigsaw puzzle, only more challenging.
About Galileo Galilei 1564 - 1642 Italian scientist and astronomer, and inventor of the telescope he also developed the compass and the thermometer. He claimed that the earth was not the centre of the universe but that the planets including Earth orbited around the sun. A controversial theory at the time! By watching a lamp swinging in a cathedral, he made discoveries about the perpetual motion of a pendulum. He worked that a cannon ball fired from a cannon follows a special kind of curve called a parabola. His fabled experiment at the top of the leaning tower of Pisa demonstrated that objects of different weights will fall at the same speed.
Love Chocolate? Is it a challenge to resist having just one more when a box of chocolates has been opened? Then Cadbury has produced a new challenge in the shape of this Roses Box of Chocolates 500 piece Jigsaw Puzzle. It may look easy, but look again. Just try matching up the colours of those lovely cellophaned choccs and you’ll be reaching for a box of the real thing in no time to give you that added boost!The puzzle comes with a full size picture inside the box to help guide you. Once completed, measures 49 cm x 35 cm (approx 19.25 inches x 13.75 inches). Makes a great novelty birthday gift or Christmas stocking filler for the chocoholic you know. As they unwrap their gift, the packaging will deceive them into thinking it's a REAL box of goodies! At least the contents are sugar free, calorie free and fat free, - no added inches or tooth decay - but be warned, it may cause frustration!
As seen on BBC2's DRAGONS' DENWelcome to the ISIS Adventure, possibly the most difficult puzzle in existence, Now it's your turn to put that theory to the test.The ISIS Ball is an alloy orb constructed in layers and covered in hieroglyphics. All you have to do is open it by cracking the combination. You've heard of the riddle of the sphinx, well this is bound to rival any ancient conundrum! Once you've cracked the combination and opened the orb, a physical key and unique key number will be revealed. The key opens one of the ISIS golden pyramids which are hidden in secret locations throughout the world.The golden pyramids contain tens of thousands of pounds - a gold coin worth £500 and a number of silver coins worth £20 each. The designers are so confident that the code cannot be cracked that they have put up money for anyone who can do it! Sounds irresistible. It is!"The ISIS is the result of years of research and development and is completely original. The game promises to challenge the most astute and intellectual of minds. Once you pick one of these things up, it becomes a real obsession and you just can't put it down until you crack the code....but that may never happen!" Andrew Reeves (creator)And Every ISIS is unique, and handmade by precision engineers. It also looks and feels beautiful, presented in a high quality black leather puzzle box, which has 4 pictures with codes hidden within each, code clues are revealed as you open the box. The first person to solve the codes will win £1000.00, the puzzle box has not been solved so far - So, let your Isis Adventure begin!Did you knowthat "Isis" was theEgyptian Goddess of Magic and Life?Who knows, she might still possess the magic to help you solve the isis and golden pyramids and reward you with an isis coin worth 500.00poundsIsis: Approximately 6.5cm diameterBox dimensions: 15cm x 15cm x 15cm
Love sweets? Don t we all! But I m pretty sure you won t be so keen after attempting this great big puzzler.If you re up for one almighty challenge, then you re in the right place! The name says it all- it really will seem like one impossibly puzzle! But be patient, it can be done! The Impossipuzzle has concentrated on the challenging detail of the image and as if it isn t hard enough, they ve only gone and made it double sided!See how long it can take you, battle it out with your friends! It s annoyingly frustrating, yet so addictive! You won t be able to stop this puzzle game until it s done.Great for jigsaw enthusiasts or anyone who enjoys a challenge.Size: 45cm x 60cm550 pieces
Test your intellect against five amazing pioneers of modern science! Great Minds is a compendium of five puzzles which illustrate the genius behind some truly remarkable inventions and discoveries. Makes a perfect for gift for those who enjoy a mental challenge. The wooden puzzles are finished in an antique style to give the puzzle an aged look
Kepler's StarAim: Separate the pieces. Can you rebuild Kepler's Star?Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) A German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer. A key figure in the 17th century scientific revolution, he is best known for his eponymous laws of planetary motion. His observations of a supernova in the Milky Way led to it being named Kepler's Star.
Faraday's Magnetic FieldAim: Can you separate the magnetic field...and then put it back together again? Michael Faraday (1791-1867) An English scientist, chemist, physicist and philosopher who greatly contributed to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. His invention of electromagnetic rotary devices formed the foundations of electric motor technology.
Franklin's KiteAim: Separate the pieces, can you rebuild Franklin's Kite?Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) One of the Founding Fathers of the United States. As a scientist, he was a major contributor to the American Enlightenment era and his discoveries changed the history of physics. He famously completed an experiment to prove that lightning is electricity by flying a kite in a storm.
Edison's Light FilamentAim: Can you separate the light filament... and then put it back together again?Thomas Edison (1847-1931) An American inventor who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb.
Stephenson's Railway SleepersAim: Separate the pieces. Can you rebuild the railway sleepers? Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) An English civil engineer who helped in the expansion of Britain's early rail network and, with help from his father, designed and built the Rocket. - the most advanced locomotive of its day.
The ImpossiPuzzle Sprouts and Beans Jigsaw Puzzle will keep adults and kids busy for hours whilst they pour over this near impossible puzzle. Perfect for seasonal family gatherings, its a great alternative to the usual party games.
This challenging 550 piece double-sided jigsaw puzzle features brussel sprouts on one side, with baked beans on the other. Special attention has been devoted to the challenging detail which makes every piece nearly identical. Makes a perfect seasonal or birthday gift for the mad person who enjoys jigsaw puzzles as it comes in a neat colourful cube box!
Of course, once completed, youll never want to dismantle. May we advise having it framed and mounted on the wall to show off your amazing achievement!
Love the famous word game Scrabble? If you do, or know someone who does, we're pretty sure they won't be so keen after attempting this Scramble jigsaw puzzle.
If you're up for one almighty challenge, then you're in the right place! The name says it all - it really looks like one impossible puzzle! But be patient, it can be done!
The Impossipuzzle has concentrated on the challenging detail of the board game's letter tiles complete with each letter's individual score. The image will will challenge even the smuggest of Scrabble players! See how long it can take you or battle it out with your friends. It's annoyingly frustrating, yet so addictive! You won't be able to stop this puzzle game until it's done!
Aristotle's Number Puzzle is part of the Professor Puzzle Great Minds range of unique puzzles. Finished in an antique style to give the puzzle an aged look, it is inspired by the great Greek philosopher Aristotle.
The aim of the puzzle is to make every row add up to 38? There are 15 rows in all directions to complete, each made up of 3, 4 or 5 pieces. This brilliant concept allows you to complete the puzzle by using every number from 1 - 19!
About Aristotle 384-322 BCThe Greek thinker was the founder of Western science and philosophy consolidating the belief in the individual through this extensive writings, of which only about a third have survived. He had a great influence on the course of the Renaissance in the 16th Century and the development of Western civilisation and on our own modern thought and philosophy. His original writings covered a diverse range of subjects including logic, physics, biology, music, politics, ethics and poetry. His influence has lasted over 2, 000 years making him a truly great mind.
Buckyballs have arrived! Thats the right, the desktop puzzle that has been sweeping the United States and creating a stir in respected tomes such as Rolling Stone, People Maxim, Esquire Magazine have set foot on these shores!
Buckyballs Sidekick is a unique puzzle containing 125 powerful each magnets that can be shaped moulded, mangled, distorted, torn apart, and snapped together in unlimited ways. Keep those fingers busy when bored and make sculptures, puzzles, patterns, shapes and when youre finished, you can stick it to the fridge. Makes a fantastic stress-relieving executive toy that would be perfect for any office - at work or at home!
This magnetic cube puzzle will provide hours of fun and is truly unputdownable! And as the name suggests, it's the smaller version of 216 Magnet Buckyballs.
CAUTION: Please note this product is intended for ages 12+ only and should be kept completely out of reach of younger children. Small magnets can be extremely harmful if swallowed. If magnets are swallowed, please seek medical attention immediately.
Love sweets? Dont we all! But Im pretty sure you wont be so keen after attempting this great big puzzler.
If youre up for one almighty challenge, then youre in the right place! The name says it all- it really will seem like one impossibly puzzle! But be patient, it can be done! The Impossipuzzle has concentrated on the challenging detail of the image and as if it isnt hard enough, theyve only gone and made it double sided!
See how long it can take you, battle it out with your friends! Its annoyingly frustrating, yet so addictive! You wont be able to stop this puzzle game until its done.
Great for jigsaw enthusiasts or anyone who enjoys a challenge.
Size: 45cm x 60cm
550 pieces
This is the perfect puzzle pack for hours (and hours) of puzzling fun. Are you up for a challenge? Then test the old grey matter with these two unique Brainteaser puzzles. Made by premier Netherlands puzzle inventors Guido Lap and Oskar Van Deventer. The pack comprises two unique challenges which will be solved in minutes or hours, years....BrainstringMove the coloured buttons over the segments of the cube and position:
Two of the same colour on every segment
Three of the same colour on every segment
Four of the same colour on every segment without entangling the strings!
All strings are interchangeable so every combination is possible.
Tip: Make a brain-twisting knot for a friend.
PlanetsThe planets must be rotated in such a way that each side of the pyramid is the same colour. A planet can only be rotated if it is in the right position in relation to the other planets. Planets can lock and release each other. Work your way around the planets until you reach your goal.
A jigsaw within a jigsaw! Extra tricky and double sided. Are you up for the challenge of the Mensa €œJigsaw of a Jigsaw Jigsaw Puzzle ?This is probably the most mentally stimulating jigsaw ever created! On one side of this 1000 piece puzzle is an image of the jigsaw s own cutter guide, making this a jigsaw of a jigsaw - and a real challenge!The reverse side has 12 classic Mensa brain teasers, so once the jigsaw is completed, further challenges exist. If you re completely stumped, answers to the brainteasers are included.This is the perfect brain teaser for adults and kids alike!
It is said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away! Well this fruity conundrum may send you around the twist as you try to put the pieces together of this three dimensional jigsaw in the shape of a Red Apple. Never before has one of your five a day posed such a perplexing puzzle. Once you've mastered this challenge, the final result will be an eye catching ornament which will be the envy of your friends.
This Crystal 3D Jigsaw Puzzle comprises 44 interlocking pieces. As each puzzle piece is transparent, the only clues youll have is the shape which makes it a tricky puzzle indeed! Makes a great talking point especially when you boast that you did it yourself!
Crystal 3D Apple Jigsaw Puzzle comprises 44 transparent interlocking pieces
Ideal for lovers of brainteasers and jigsaw puzzles in general
Makes a great talking point in the house once it's assembled
Measures approximately 8cm high when assembled
Comes with a set of instructions and diagram; Ages 14+