Dad's Gift Guide

Tavern Puzzles are reproductions of a type of puzzle traditionally forged by blacksmiths to amuse their friends at country taverns and inns. It is believed that perhaps the making of an iron puzzle was sometimes used as a forging exercise for young apprentice blacksmiths. Each Tavern Puzzle is mechanical in nature; removal of the object piece does not rely on force or trickery.

Sliding block puzzles, tangrams and other mechanical puzzles to give your brain a workout. Fun for all ages.

Sports and puzzle fans, this is for you! Whether your favorite sport is baseball, basketball, football, hockey, golf or any combination of these, there's a book of crosswords compiled with the sports nut in mind.

Scramble Squares have only nine colorfully illustrated square pieces, but the number of possible combinations in a 3 piece x 3 piece pattern is enormous with only one possible solution! The object is to arrange the nine 4" x 4" pieces so that the illustration on the pieces' edges match perfectly to form a completed design in every direction. Makes a great Father's Day gift.

Need a gift for a crossword fan? These books feature easy crosswords for beginners or ESL students, more challenging crossword puzzles for experienced solvers, U.K. or cryptic crosswords, and fun and crazy crosswords for children.

Be it for the novice or the expert, the best in SuDoku puzzle books.

In order to solve these crossword puzzles, first you must solve the cryptic clues. These puzzle books feature UK style grids and are quite difficult to solve. Try them out if you're looking for a challenge.

Here's a selection of lateral thinking puzzles to work your brain.

When bad weather hits, golf nuts can enjoy this jigsaw puzzle featuring images of their favorite pastime. Comes in a handsome tin puzzle box. By Channel Craft. Size: 6 X 8 in.tin - 12 X 14 in. puzzle. 550 pcs.

Dozens of beers from around the world are pictured on this photographic jigsaw puzzle. So, crack open a cold one and get puzzling! By Educa. Size: 26-3/4 x 18-3/4 in. 1000 pcs.

Many of North America's greatest athletes are celebrated in this handsome 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Artist James Mellett. Manufacturer: White Mountain Puzzles.