Passion For Puzzles

Park My Car is a skill game with some puzzle aspects.

Object is to park the expensive cars of the stars in the parking lot. But look out that you don't damage the other cars, hit the dog or blind people. Use arrow keys for standard controls and the space bar to honk the horn. Enjoy !

Tags: Park My Car | Online Game

Just last month I wrote about the physics based puzzle game Assembler and as promised, Bryce Summer is back with Assembler 2, with more levels and greater challenges.

The object of Assembler is to get the key shape, which is green, in the key shape zone, which is a green outline. Use the mouse to move the shapes. There are also filler shapes, which looks like plain wood. Use the mouse to move the shapes. Happy Puzzling!

Tags: Assembler 2 | Puzzle Game | Bryce Summer

enDice is a simple, no-frills puzzle game created by Ozzie Mercado for Armor Games.

It is based on a very simple objective: move all dices the number shown on each one to bring them all to rest on the dotted spaces. Just click and drag in the direction you wish to slide the dice, one space at a time. As each dice slides, its number will count down by one.

The first few levels are very easy, then the difficulty ramps up quickly. You will have to use your logic and reasoning skills to get through all 35 levels in this engaging and thought provoking new puzzle game. Happy Puzzling ! [via JayIsGames]

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Follow Me is an simple looking online Flash puzzle/maze game.

Object is to move the ball towards the 'exit', this by placing markers on the game grid and making use of the '!'. This great puzzle games comes without any instruction, looks simple, but isn't. There are twenty levels to solve. Happy Puzzling!

Tags: Follow Me | Puzzle Game | Maze

Cirzle is an original and challenging puzzle game by Fupa. If you're just looking for fun or need a brain teaser, this game is for you.

Goal of Cirzle is to group all colors on the game board (called Cirzle). You can do this by moving boxes around on the Cirzle. Use the arrow-keys to move the 'ball selector' and press space to select the ball. Now you can select the rotate icon and move the boxes using the left- or right-arrow key. Press space again to release the ball.

There are two game modes available. Free play - to practices Cirzle (make the level harder by pressing scramble several times or choose Challenge to solve 100 levels without any time limit. Happy Puzzling!

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Color Infection is a Flash physics- and puzzle game by TapirGames.

The goal of Color Infection is to turn all of the yellow balls in each level to brown. The yellow balls turn brown when they collide with a brown ball. All of the balls must be brown for the level to be complete.

You can release a ball by clicking on a pink block that holds the balls stationary. Balls without any pink block can only be set in motion by another ball. There are also some kind of switches that make the next ball to go in another direction. Sometimes you can also move ramps by clicking on the same pink blocks as used to release a ball.

Some levels are really challenging and take some time to figure out the right order and timing to release the balls.Happy Puzzling!

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Hoshi Saga 3 is third part of Hoshi Saga (Hoshi Saga 1 | Hoshi Saga 2
), again Hoshi Saga is a funny addicting point-and-click puzzle game from Nekogames. "Hoshi Saga" means "Search a Star" in Japanese.

The object is to discover a star covered in each of the 30 stages. That's all you get, as said it looks and sounds simple but the truth is different. It's a game of trial and discovery. Your clicks will do something different in each stage. And, yes, there is always a star to be found. The 30 stages in Hoshi Saga 3 are all given a rating, and a general rule of thumb seems to be that the higher the rating, the more difficult the stage. To play all 30 stages you have to solve 20 stages to unlock ten other stages. Just use your 'Point and Click' skills to collect the 36 stars. When you're stuck you can return later to solve the other levels, an automatic save function allows you to return later. Happy Puzzling!

Tags: Hoshi Saga | Search The Star | Flash Puzzle | Point And Click

36 Cube is a new puzzle game by Thinkfun. 36 Cube is the brainchild of Dr. Derrick Niederman, an MIT Ph.D. who develops puzzles for fun. He came up with the idea while writing a book on whole numbers, after unearthing a mathematical supposition from the 18th century.

36 Cube is an innocent-looking puzzle with a challenging solvability factor. Simply snap 36 boldly-colored plastic tower pieces, six each of six colors, into a square base with 36 welcoming receptacles. Make sure the finished puzzle forms a perfect cube, each color appearing only once in each row and column, all the same height.

I would compare 36 Cube with a kind of 3D Color Sudoku, as in each row or column each color is only allowed once and then you have as an extra the height of each color which just makes it very difficult when solving large game grid. I would also like one enhancement for the online 36 cube game, and that is adding the number of the height of pieces you drag onto the game grid.

36 Cube is available at specialty toy stores and online via Amazon.com. Happy Puzzling!

Tags: 36 Cube | ThinkFun | Puzzle Game

Clockwiser isa free puzzle game designed by Sevens Heaven.

The first Clockwiser puzzle game was released in 1994 for the Commodore Amiga, CD32 console, MS-DOS and MS-Windows. The online version of Clockwiser was brought to you by Peter Schaap, Metin Seven and Laurens van Beurden.

Object of Clockwiser is to move elements (these include bricks, bombs, transporter units, self-generating diamonds and so on) around the left hand side of the screen and match them to what you see on the right hand side of the screen. This has to be done inside a limited time period.

Elements can be moved in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. To move elements around you must first create a rectangular path. To do this, take the mouse pointer to a spot in the playing area where you would like the path to start. Click the left mouse button and, continuing to hold down the mouse button, move the pointer to the position where you want the path to end. Release the mouse button and the path is set. Any block(s) within the path can now be moved. Next, take the mouse pointer to either of the two alarm-clock icons. Each alarm clock represents a direction: clockwise or counter-clockwise. Clicking on a clock will make all of the elements within the line of the path move a single space clockwise or counter-clockwise.

The link above is to the demo version of clockwiser and does not record any highscore or keep track of the latest level you played when you return. If you register your achievements will be recorded into the highscores, the level you reached will be remembered and you will be able to replay previously played levels. Happy Puzzling!

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Rotation Riddle is an original online Flash Puzzle game.

Object is to reconstruct the image first shown. Game instructions:
Z or X key - Rotate left / right
Up or down arrow key - Change circle
C key - Show goal configuration

Pick a level and start solving the puzzle. Game control is not really handy and this could be improved. Nevertheless this is a very nice puzzle game. Happy Puzzling!

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In Wooden Path you have to create a wooden bridge across the river by moving blocks around by moving the objects that are in the way.

Use the mouse to push the objects around. To remove a magical wall, you must connect all switches with blocks of the same colour. Teleports will move your blocks from one teleport to the other instantly. This Flash puzzle game is a lot harder than it sounds. Happy Puzzling!

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A special addition to my puzzle collection is a wooden puzzle from Japan called The-T (Thanks to Jorma and Carla).

The-T is a wooden puzzle with just four pieces (a kind of Tangram). With the four wooden puzzle pieces you have to create a symmetric capital T (there are two solutions). You are allowed to rotate the pieces as you wish and even turn them over, but they must not overlap each other in the final letter.

You can find a printable version The-T puzzle via Puzzles.com. Another thirty puzzles for The-T puzzle can be found at WoodPuzzle.com Happy Puzzling Forever!

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Hexagon Garden is a small but interesting Flash online puzzle game. It's a variant of the hexagon game except you are now planting daises to fight grass ans bushes.

Rules of Hexagon Garden:
- When a daisy is moved to an adjacent hexagon, it will be duplicated.
- When it jumps to a secondary hexagon, a single daisy is preserved.
- When a daisy is moved next to a grass piece(s), the grass piece(s) are turned to daisies;

It's a similar concept to the games Othello or Reversi. Playing Hexagon Garden is the best way to analyze the options and develop a winning strategy. Happy Puzzling!

Tags: Hexagon Garden | Puzzle Game

Almost two months ago I wrote about Rubik's Mirror Blocks and finally I received it as a present last week. Of course I directly scrambled Rubik's Mirror Cube and started solve it.

As usual the first two layers were no problem, but as I didn't remember all Rubik's Cube solving techniques, it took me a while to refresh my memory before I was able to solve Mirror Block completely.

To solve Rubik's Mirror Blocks you can use the same techniques as for Rubik's Cube, but it's much easier with colors (Rubik's Cube) than with different size and heights of blocks (Rubik's Mirror Block). Next to that I found it sometimes hard to align all block to be able to turn a side especially when the largest and smallest blocks are next to each other. This even as it's very easy with my version of Mirror Blocks to turn a side.

I think it's easier for the mind to remember the positions of the block when there are colors on them then there are differences in heights. Probably when people start speedcubing with Rubik's Mirror Blocks it will show that it takes more time to solve Rubik's Mirror Blocks than to solve a normal Rubik's Cube, at least that's what I expect.

Tags: Rubik's Mirror Blocks | Puzzle

Sudoku is a popular numbers-based puzzle game for people with time to kill or a passion for puzzles. It's gotten super-popular in the last few years, which has led to a number of gimmicky Sudoku-themed items come out, few as ludicrous as this Sudoku Watch.

Oris has launched the Leonard Euler limited edition watch to mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great Swiss mathematician. The mechanical watch has many different connections to the author of Mechanica, not least a Sudoku influenced dial and numerals. This exclusive edition is limited to 1707 watches, all individually numbered, corresponding to Euler’s year of birth. The square case symbolises the Latin Squares that occupied so much of the time of the maths genius. Each watch has Euler’s portrait engraved on the case back.

Product description: Stainless Steel Case. Black Leather Strap. Black Dial. Stainless Steel Bezel. Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal. Buckle Clasp. 35 mm Case Diameter. Automatic Movement. Water Resistant At 50 Meters (165 Feet).

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Rolling Turtle is a great online Flash puzzle game by BonusLevel.

Rolling Turtle takes the classic Sonic-The-Hedgehog-like speed with course-based puzzles with 129 original levels to solve. Your objective is to reach the final flag by moving the Turtle around. Game controls : Space bar to jump. Left and right arrow keys to adjust speed. Up and down arrow-keys to zoom in/out.

The achieve a high score you have to jump as least as possible and collect as much starts as possible and don't get annoyed by the music. Happy Puzzling!


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New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz plans to donate his collection of more than 20,000 puzzle books and magazines to Indiana University.

Shortz told the Indianapolis Star that he discussed the bequest with Indiana University library officials last spring, when he was in Bloomington to give the school's commencement address.
Will Shortz collection includes the first American crossword puzzle, printed in the now-defunct New York World in 1913. His oldest book is from 1543.

Will Shortz graduated from Indiana University in 1974, using the school's Individualized Major Program to earn a degree in what he calls "enigmatology", or the creation of puzzles. Will Shortz has written or edited more than 200 puzzle books [via courant.com].

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Ceramic tiles can entirely transform walls as well as floors often making them a designer's choice. With their easy maintenance and classy air, ceramic tile adds an earthy elegance to your flooring or wall cladding projects.

Renatto puzzle tiles are made in cooperation with their partner Art on Tiles and are available in one basic shape and five colors (Black, Red, White, Green and Orange) and are suitable for any room in your home. Actually, Renatto puzzle tiles are recommended for both indoor and outdoor use. Renatto tiles are made from the first class clay and quality glaze for perfect surface finish.

For floors there are also solid hardwood and carpet solutions with a puzzle print available.

Tags: Ceramic Tiles | Art Of Tiles

Blockular is a nice extended variant of Same Game.

Object of Blockular is to reunite your characters by sliding them together in Arcade or Story mode. You can remove blocks by clicking three or more adjacent blocks of the same color and drag them with your mouse to the direction you want (up, right, down or left). New blocks will appear from the direction which you moved your mouse. You will have to do other things as the game progresses such as collecting cake and flushing bad guys away. Happy Puzzling!

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Part 10 of 10 Gnomes has been released and is called Seashore.

10 Gnomes is a point and click hidden object type of puzzle game and also in this episode of 10 Gnomes you'll have to find 10 gnomes hidden in the pictures and you have got only ten minutes to do that. Happy Puzzling!

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If you have solved the Rubik's cube (3x3x3) and now are completely bored then you could try to make these five different patterns out of Rubik's cube. This website includes full instructions (pictures) on how to make the five different patterns for Rubik's Cube.

Or you can try to make much more Rubik's Cube patterns (30+). Only here they used the cube notation to show you how to make all patterns for Rubik's Cube. Happy Puzzling!

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Orb-A-Licious is some kind of multi-variant of Lights Out.

The goal of Orb-A-Licious is to turn all orbs blue. There are eight game boards with forty orbs on each. To turn orbs blue , select a red orb that borders a blue orb. The orb you select will turn blue, as will all the red orbs surrounding it.

The eight squares above the game grid are indicators that represent each of the eight game boards. As the number of blue and red orbs on each game board change, so will the color of the corresponding indicator. To switch between game boards click on the indicators.

Once all or orbs on a game board are one color , that game board is locked. To win the Orb-A-Licious, be the first to lock five game boards.

Very nice game, but the beginner levels are very easy to win. Happy Puzzling!

Tags: Orb-A-Licious | Puzzle Game

Telegraph Media Group (TMG) has launched CluedUp, an interactive club on Telegraph.co.uk (TCUK) for the dedicated puzzler.

The new site will incorporate the Telegraph's existing Crossword Society, now in its seventh year, and will offer an expanded and innovative online community with more than 10,000 members.

If you consider yourself a puzzle aficionado, CluedUp offers you the chance to compete for cash prizes and access the impressive archive of Telegraph crosswords. Each week, CluedUp will offer over fifty new puzzles, including the widely popular General Knowledge puzzle from The Daily Telegraph Saturday edition and the recently launched Toughie. The community also gives subscribers access to games such as Sudoku, codewords and kakuro.

Players are awarded points for every puzzle they solve and can earn time bonus points for the speed and accuracy with which they complete challenges. You can also choose to be ranked on a leader board, measuring your performance against other players, and to create a profile with records of your puzzle-solving history.

The Daily Telegraph published its first crossword on 30th July 1925. During the Second World War, code-breakers were recruited using The Daily Telegraph crossword. Those who could complete the crossword in under 12 minutes were invited to sign up. The fastest recorded time was by F. H. W. Hawes of Dagenham, who finished in less than eight minutes.

Kate Fassett, Crossword Editor, TMG, said: "The Telegraph has a record stretching back decades of offering the most challenging and rewarding crosswords for our readers. CluedUp takes members to another level, providing them with a variety of games within an interactive community of dedicated fellow puzzlers. If you think you're good, play amongst the best!"

To celebrate the launch, the Telegraph is offering 7 days free access to the new crossword site - to sign up go to Telegraph.co.uk/cluedup. Your subscription will start automatically at the end of your free trial unless you cancel !

Tags: CluedUp | Crosswords | Sudoku

99 Bricks is a brand new puzzle game by WeirdBeard.

Object is to build the highest tower with 99 (Tetris look-a-like) Bricks at your disposal. Use the arrow keys to move your brick. Up key or space bar rotates the brick, 'c' key discards the current brick, 'z' key can be used to zoom out. 'p' key brings up the in-game menu. You can submit your score from the in-game menu at any time. Happy Puzzling!

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Snake Maze is a simple online Flash Puzzle game by Fupa.

Snake Maze is a free online puzzle game with simple graphics and increasingly tough mazes. There are eight episodes, and fourty levels to solve. Beat them all, or create your own mazes with the level editor. Happy Puzzling!!

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The irRegular Game of Life is an unusual puzzle game based on Conway's famous "game of life" (not to be confused with Milton Bradley's Board Game). Be amazed by the fascinating grid patterns that evolve from 4 simple cell rules.

The game of life is a two dimensional cellular automaton. Which was devised by British Mathematician John Conway in 1970. It's not a game in the video game sense, but consists of a 2D grid of cells. Cells in the grid follow a few simple mathematical rules that determine whether they will live, die or multiply in the next generation. Specifically, each cell interacts with its eight horizontal, vertical, and diagonal neighbours, according to four simple rules.
1. Any live cell with fewer than two live neighbours dies through loneliness
2. Any live cell with more than three neighbours dies through overcrowding
3. Any live cell with two or three live neighbours lives the next generation
4. Any dead cell with exactly three live neighbours comes to live again.
Despite having such simple rules the patterns that evolve are remarkable and can vary greatly from only small differences in initial conditions.

Puzzle your way through all42 levels, use the Sandbox to load level solutions or share your own cool patterns. Happy Puzzling


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Totomi is an online Flash puzzle game also soon available for iPhone and other mobile devices with Java.

Totomi is an addictive and cheerful totem-building puzzle action game. Object is to feed and breed animals to make your totem higher, stack up score and clear levels that introduce more and more animal species. My first try gave me 12223 points and listed me as 5th on the leader board but probably you can do much better. Happy Puzzling!

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Puzzle Side Table is a side table worthy of discussion.

The Puzzle Table can stand alone or mix and match the color to create any design you wish. Perfect for children's room with it's simple appeal. Size: 17" high x 23" wide x 15" deep (approx. 43cm x 58cm x 38 cm). Puzzle Side Table is Available via Tonic Home for US$ 195.00.

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Zeparate by Recent Toys is yet another puzzle board game added to my puzzle collection.

Zeparate is a tactical and strategic board game for 2 or 4 players. Object is to isolate and remove all your colored tiles before your opponents do by sliding a row or column one square at the time. Once your colored tile is separated from the main block you can remove your tile from the board.

The way the rows of stones are moved over the board is simple, just like the rules. But beating your opponent isn't, that requires brainpower, insight and daring. Happy Puzzling!

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Kit And Ellis is an attractive online puzzle game with an excellently developed storyline by FUPA.

Behind the highly decorated match three game play, there are two medieval characters with their lives and adventures. Both of them have their own game mode. Discover the fates of the captain Kit and the waitress Ellis playing this puzzle game with charming graphics, medieval music and addictive game play. Happy Puzzling

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IQ Puzzler is a logical 2D and 3D brain teaser by Smart Games and the latest addition to my puzzle collection.

This version of IQ puzzler (also known as Lonpos 101) comes in a compact for so ideal for traveling. IQ puzzler has 101 challenges (72 2D challenges and 29 3D challenges.

Lonpos 101 is also available via Amazon.com. Happy Puzzling!

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rlax, is an original puzzle game by Platinagames.com

Object is to remove all the tiles that are not covered by other tiles. This within a certain time and to remove them. It starts easy but titles start spinning after each click. In total there are 20 different levels to solve.

Nice touch is how they created the name of the game with shapes used in rlax. Happy Puzzling!

Tags: rlax | Puzzle Game