puzzles
No need to worry about breaking these lovely pieces of Ghibli art apart or gluing them so they can’t be puzzles again.
This new line features six adorable puzzles with a special surprise underneath each of them.
This 3D-printed puzzle looks and acts so much like the real thing, you may get possessed by an ancient game master.
If watching the old movies is not thrilling enough for you, maybe taking him down yourself will give you the rush you’re looking for.
Solve the puzzle to unlock a door, surely! …what do you mean “maybe we should take a break from gaming?”
Usually, riddles are kind of an all-or-nothing deal. Either you figure it out and get to pat yourself on the back for being smart, or you get to spend a few frustrating minutes trying to find the answer before giving up and feeling like a dummy.
So it’s nice to come across something with a consolation prize, such as this puzzle from Japan that’s said to be harder to solve the smarter the are.
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