Puzzles

BLACK BOX - a term used by scientists to describe unknown, mysterious quantity; an object or system that operates in an unknown way, even though outward "reactions" can be observed when stimulating the Black Box.

What triggers these reactions is scarcely revealed.

In the game BLACK BOX you are to determine the compound of a molecule enclosed in the Black Box by shooting rays into the box. Observing in which way rays are diffracted by the molecule enables the scientist (one of the players) to use the results to determine the contents of the Black Box, in this case the structure of the molecule.

Katamino is a fiendishly clever educational shapes puzzle that has over 36,000 combinations - and so is virtually infinite in variety.

Based on the geometry of pentominoes and available in luxury wood and colourful plastic. A brilliant puzzle for children and adults alike.

The idea is to use the shapes to build longer and longer rectangles, taking one more piece each time. The puzzle starts easy, and then gets harder and harder, so everyone can find a level that challenges them.

There are over 36,000 ways of fitting the shapes into the puzzleboard, and over 450 of the combinations have been included in the box, this colourful plastic 2D version is a hit with parents and schools.

There is also a blocking strategy game that can be played with the shapes, using the chess-type board that comes with the game.

The ultimate challenge for the puzzle enthusiast or novice looking to sharpen their skills. Try your hand at the puzzle or enjoy the challenge of IQube's 4 multi-player board games.

Picdoku is a brand new pictorial version of the Sudoku craze that has gripped us all! It can be played individually or competitively by 2 players or teams. Each game includes 182 sturdy re-usable tokens and 30 double-sided playing boards so that 60 different games can be played again and again. Brilliant value for money!

Quoridor--the amazing maze! The aim is to reach the other end first. The problem is that your opponent puts up fences to slow you down! Not to worry, there's always a way out. But who will find the shortest route? Features appealing and durable wood game piece construction. Content: one board, 20 wooden fences, 4 wooden pawns, rules. For 2 to 4 players ages 6 and up.

Combining well-thought strategy with quick-thinking challenges, Qwirkle is played by creating rows and columns of matching colours and shapes. This game requires no reading and the rules are simple to learn.

Rubik's cube has six different coloured sides, each made up of nine squares. Once the faces are jumbled up, you have to twist and twirl them to return each coloured square to its place. Sounds pretty simple? You'd be surprised!

There are... wait for it... 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 ways of arranging the squares, and only one of these is the solution. So it's a massive challenge to work it out completely on your own. Fortunately, this time round each cube comes with a fantastic games and solution booklet which shows you how to solve the cube and all about the games you can play including speedsiding: how fast can you solve one side of your cube.

The world’s most famous puzzle has just got bigger! Can you solve the 4 x 4 Cube? Rubik's Revenge cube has six different coloured sides, each made up of sixteen squares. Once the faces are jumbled up, you have to twist and twirl them to return each coloured square to its place. Sounds pretty simple? You'd be surprised! Includes a tips and hints booklet.

You need fast fingers, rapid reactions and serious cool to take on the Revo. It's easy to learn, quick to play and loaded with electronic wizardry! The Revo has 6 multi-level games that will challenge even the most dedicated player.

Requires 3 x AAA batteries (Included).

Is it a fast-flying super plane? Well it could be! How about an alien craft from outer space? Possibly! What about a cool cat on the prowl, a beautiful bird of paradise, or a graceful swan? Quite probably! In fact it can be almost anything you want it to be!

There's no limit!

There is no right or wrong way to do the RUBIK'S TWIST; the only limiting factor is your imagination, so it's loads of brilliant fun! You can create virtually anything you want - snake, dog, peacock, star - the hardest thing is getting it back off your mates in order to have a go yourself!

You just won't want to put it down!

So how does it work? Well, it starts as a simple 'Ball' with 24 orange and blue twistable pyramid segments. Then with a tweak and a spin and some crafty manipulation, the TWIST can be transformed into all sorts of shapes; turn a bat into a cat, a turtle into a terrier - all with a few twists of your imagination!

Race to slide the squares to match your cube shaker, before your opponent finishes on the other side! The winner slaps down the frame around the solution. It’s a tremendously fun, fast and exciting two-player visual thinking game. Each game board is about 20cm (8") square.

A fun way for families and friends to share in playing the cult hit puzzle called, Sudoku. The object of Sudoku is to have each column, row, and box grid contain different numbers.

But there's a twist in SuDoku: The Card Game. The object here is to have the least amount of points in your penalty stack while forming a Sudoku puzzle. Your penalty stack comes from not being able to (or be unwilling to) play cards correctly.

Yellow cards form the boxes (and are worth 2 points in your penalty stack) and blue cards surround the yellow cards (and are worth 1 point in your penalty stack).

Games are short and you'll be able to play many games during the evening - and each game is different!

The perfect introduction to Tantrix - each Tantrix Discovery set contains 10 colour-coded, numbered tiles, which are enough for ten graded solitaire puzzles. While almost everyone can solve the simplest puzzle with just three tiles, everyone finds a level at which the puzzles become challenging and intriguing as the number of tiles increases. As a result, Tantrix Discovery appeals widely to people of all ages and abilitles. No wonder it was voted "Puzzle of the Year" in Australia!

The later solutions are hard to remember and in some cases there is more than one solution, so you can have fun with your set again and again. In fact, if you really want a challenge, why not add a second Discovery set, then you can work your way up to a puzzle with 20 tiles, or even more ...

The tactile tiles measure c. 4.5cm across.

Tantrix Discovery tiles are available in classic black, fun marbled green or stylish marbled white.

For sale to UK and Ireland customers only.

The new Tantrix Xtreme puzzle is a more fiendish introduction to Tantrix - it contains eight loop puzzles that are similar to the Discovery puzzles but with an extra twist - no colour clues are given for each level. Two new 'pyramid'' puzzles that provide an even greater challenge complete the set.

The tactile tiles measure ca. 4.5cm across.

For sale to UK and Ireland customers only.

Tantrix is not just an intriguing collection of puzzles, it is also a wonderful game that is equally good as a fun family game for 2-4 players or as an elegant game of strategy mixed with an element of chance for two. Play it a few times and you'll probably become addicted!

The TANTRIX GAME PACK contains 56 unique colour-coded, numbered tiles. These are supplied in an eye-catching and practical travel bag and with a 50 page booklet containing activities to last you a lifetime! No wonder it won the Good Toy Guide's Gold Award for Best Game!

The tactile tiles measure c. 4.5cm across.

For sale to UK and Ireland customers only.