puzzle games

The Big Book of Brain Games: 1,000 PlayThinks of Art, Mathematics & Science
$22.95
Is an excellent resourse to challenge our students to think more analytical but without the pressure of the math test.

ThinkFun Gordians Knot
$11.99
When I first came across the Gordians Knot I knew I was in for a real treat....this puzzle is very tough!There were so many great puzzles made over the past 30 years and yet the Rybiks has always remained the top seller-I don't know why if you solve it,the motivation is gone to constantly solve it repetively.Gordian's Knot is the newest addition to the puzzle cube market and hopefully becomes a milestone like the Rubik's Cube.It's certainly more challenging,I got stuck in so many spots I scanned across the steps to see what I was in for....alot of practice/patience to accomplish:)HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Kanoodle
$10.99
This was another of last year's stocking stuffers for my daughter. It's a real challenge. Putting it away properly is a challenge in-and-of itself. She still gets it out and plays with it once in awhile. Be sure to keep it picked up and all together because it is not worth much with smallish pieces or instructions missing.

ThinkFun Fifteen Puzzle
$9.99
I recently purchased this puzzle for my son who is 5. He is gifted with advanced spatial and cognitive skills. I know from using this toy as a child that it will be a good brain exerciser for him.

As for the quality, I haven't seen a better more "solid" puzzle. Most of the ones I had as a child were made of plastic but this one is high quality metal. The pieces slide very easily. It comes with a little pouch. This is a cool puzzle!