Passion For Puzzles

After almost two years it's finally time for the second version of Bart Bonte's (from Belgium) puzzle game called Factory Balls 2.

As you probably remember from the first version the object is to drag and drop a ball from the tumbler, over the given tools in the right order to produce the physics of the ball as shown in the brown box. Each level there are different tools are available, like different colors of paint, a pump, airbrush etc.. If you mess up you can drop a ball in the recycle bin, but be careful, you have only 17 balls to complete all 30 levels.

Factory Balls is a fun and original puzzle game that start off easy and get harder as you advance. Happy Puzzling!

Tags: Factory Balls | Flash Puzzle

If you thought the prices on some of the flat screens in the market are too high think again, here is the ultimate high end USB Flash Drive designed by SolidAlliance Corporation. The price tag for this very new and unique USB memory is 1,000,000 yen (approx. US$ 10,000), taxes are not included. The newly designed USB which company calls it "MNEMOSYNE" coincides with company’s seventh anniversary. The "MNEMOSYNE" was the memory goddess of ancient Greece. The "MNEMOSYNE" is a cube measuring 72 mm on each side consisting of 5 polished silver pieces and one black piece which holds the 16G USB Flash Drive housed in the inner part of the body of "MNEMOSYNE". It is really a cubic puzzle with the design concept that precious memories must be stored in fashion to be used with care and attention. The user will not be able to get to the memory part of the "MNEMOSYNE" without disassembling it. The biggest attention in designing of "MNEMOSYNE" has been given in emphasizing the value of the memory stored in the USB as a precious collection. Each "MNEMOSYNE" is unique and it differs from one another. The design is certainly breath taking but I think the best memories are the one that stay in your mind for the rest of your life without a USB help free of charge. As I always say, you can’t stop the progress.

[Via JapanTechniche]

Tags: Mnemosyne | USB Memory

Hasbro and the Yankee Candle Company, two American companies based in New England with long-standing traditions of creating high quality family products, are coming together for the first time to create an exciting new innovation in family entertainment.

New Yankee candle scented jigsaw puzzles combine America's Best Loved Candle scents with America's favorite name in family games and puzzles. Puzzlers of all abilities will be "wowed" by the subtle pleasant scents of classic Yankee Candle fragrances such as MacIntosh Apple, Clean Cotton and MidSummer's Night while piecing together the three new jigsaw puzzles.

The puzzles make a perfect gift at an affordable price for both new and experienced puzzlers, as well as Yankee Candle consumers. Each of the Yankee candle scented jigsaw puzzles contains 300 pieces and will be available at mass retailers and at Yankee Candle website this Fall for a suggested retail price of $9.99. Also included inside each Yankee candle scented jigsaw puzzles is a $10 coupon for use on any Yankee Candle Company purchase. Hasbro will release a new trio of fragranced puzzles featuring top-selling Yankee seasonal scents every two-to-three months.

Via PRNewswire. Happy Puzzling

Tags: Jigsaw Puzzle | Scented Candle

Kokimi (Japanese for sentiment, feeling) is a brand new mix of defense game and logic puzzle game by Notdoppler.

Object of Kokimi is to drag, drop and swap the 'Kokimis' to defeat the currently same-colored attackers in order to protect yourself. Happy Puzzling!

Tags: Kokimi | Puzzle Game

Sudoku’s everywhere these days, and winning millions of converts worldwide. And why not? It’s irresistibly good brainteasing entertainment, the rules are simple (even when the particular game isn’t), and it requires no math skills…just logic.

Sterling has a book for everyone eager to get in on the game, no matter what level. There are puzzle collections to keep sudoku lovers occupied for hours, guides to strategy for the perplexed, series that take solvers from novice to expert, and compilations packaged in fun shapes.

Black Belt Sudoku (Martial Arts Sudoku) is available via Amazon.com. Happy Puzzling


Tags: Black Belt Sudoku | Puzzle Book

Brilliant Blocks is a fun block dropping online puzzle game with an interesting twist by Mark Klocek
(thanks for the tip Mark!).

Think quick and drop the blocks to match either numbers or colors in this fun puzzle game with an interesting twist. Use the mouse to drop blocks. Clear blocks by matching lines of 3 or more numbers or colors either vertically, horizontally or diagonally. Clear the blocks until they are under the white line to receive more blocks, more time and higher scores. Happy Puzzling!

Tags: Brilliant Blocks | Puzzle Game

Puzzle This is a 3D-ish puzzle game by AaronOfTomorrow.

Although there are just three levels it's a nice little 3D brain trainer. Try to get all the blocks into the 3D frame provided. More levels would be welcome, but as the 3D frames should get larger this is not really possible. Other problem I have is that the handling of the blocks into the 3D wire frame is not always as I expect to react. Happy Puzzling!

Tags: Puzzle This | 3D Puzzle