Ravensburger announced this week they have started a kids puzzle contest with the Puzzles Funds the Cure design contest. The contest itself will run from January 1st-30th, in partnership with the ...

After nearly two full days of note taking and digesting advanced research topics, I opted for a slight break for my brain. In a symposium entitled "Design of Mechanical Puzzles," various speakers ...

The design of puzzles in adventure games has dramatically changed; it has changed with player expectations and technology alike. Early titles, such as Myst from 1993, set the bar high when 70% of ...

Cocoon is an absolute marvel of a puzzle game. It’s chock-full of puzzles that encourage “aha” moments due to their elegant presentation and intuitive design; the sheer simplicity of some of the ...

[Kagen Sound] is a woodworker and artist who gives a great behind-the-scenes look at his amazingly high-quality puzzle boxes (video). Not only do his varied puzzle box designs show his math background ...

Planet Puzzle League is a fantastic example of Nintendo's recent evolution to approach gaming in a way that appeals not just to the hardcore gamer, but also to its newest pride and joy: the casual ...

These days, jigsaw puzzle buzz abounds. Recent coverage in major new outlets has called attention to the pastime's surge in popularity, touting its benefits while also citing manufacturers’ struggles ...

Create Dunwoody has launched the America 250 Community Puzzle Project, a citywide initiative placing custom 500-piece puzzles ...