Books published by publisher Puzzlewright

Solve logic puzzles AND play sleuth at the same time! This thoroughly unique book—written by the former editor of Games magazine—offers the immersive pleasure of a novel as it follows a group of friends who meet regularly to play murder-mystery games at the island home of a wealthy couple. As you go about completing the puzzles, you’ll learn more about the guests, the house, and the island . . . and uncover a secret about the mansion itself. Maps of the island throughout enhance the atmosphere and draw solvers deeper into the story.

Are you a sudoku warrior? Now you have an incredible opportunity to reach elite status and bask in the glory of completing some of the hardest sudoku ever constructed. For diehards only! These incredibly difficult puzzles are handcrafted for the sudoku warrior who dares to go where other solvers fear to tread. So, if you're armed with the highest-level strategies, get ready for the most satisfying fight your life. It's the most challenging sudoku book we've ever published!

Everyone loves sudoku puzzles, finding them impossible to put down. The only problem: having enough sudokus to solve! Created in the United States, these addictive conundrums were originally called “Number Place” puzzles until their recent rise in popularity in Japan, where the name translated as sudoku. However, in a true sudoku, unlike a “Number Place” puzzle, the grids are symmetrical. This trait makes for a more elegant solve. Every puzzle included inside is symmetrical, which is not always the case in other sudoku books. In this “Martial Arts Sudoku” series, we’ve indicated the skill level necessary to complete each book in the same way Japanese karate levels are ranked: by different colored belts. This is the Second-Degree Black Belt volume, filled with puzzles that will provide a sly, absorbing test for even the best, most proficient experts. You’ll go crazy for these super engaging brain bafflers!

These eye-bending visual puzzles will challenge your wits and reward your love of art. Great paintings, with their beautiful and sometimes hidden details, deserve a closer look. So open your eyes and see if you can spot the differences in each of these 40 ingenious fine-art puzzles. Every spread features two versions of a famous masterpiece—the original on the left and one with 20 subtle changes on the right. That comes to 800 changes altogether! So lose yourself in the iconography of Renaissance Florence, the still lifes of the Dutch masters, the Paris of the Impressionists, and more.

Weekends are meant for Sunday-size puzzles! These 72 crosswords are perfect for a lazy day, so relax, lie back, and work on something a little more challenging. If you’re an all-star solver, the fantastic clues will keep you engaged and the puzzles’ bigger size will provide hours of enjoyment. Plus, you’ll find “fun facts” in the back of the book that shed a little more light on select answers.

Math meets sudoku in this fun, challenging puzzle craze from Japan. KenKen is a grid-based numerical puzzle that uses basic math operations—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—while also challenging your logic and problem-solving skills. In a way, KenKen is like a game of pool or even chess: The more you think ahead to your next move and consider all the possible outcomes, the better you’ll get . . . and the smarter you’ll become! These KenKen are getting harder! See if you have the skills to handle these high-level puzzles.

For all the crossword masochists out there, this book’s for you! Beware: it doesn’t get harder than these 45 crosswords! But if you love the Friday and Saturday offerings from places like The New York Times, these puzzles will test your skill. They’re all difficult because of the cunning cluing—not obscure answers. Some crosswords feature wickedly tricky themes, and there are even fun facts, explanations for the toughest clues, and complete answer grids. Solve with a pen … if you dare!

Math meets sudoku in this fun, challenging puzzle craze from Japan. Ready for step two? These KenKen offer a challenge that intermediate solvers will enjoy. KenKen is a grid-based numerical puzzle that uses basic math operations—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—while also challenging your logic and problem-solving skills. In a way, KenKen is like a game of pool or even chess: The more you think ahead to your next move and consider all the possible outcomes, the better you’ll get . . . and the smarter you’ll become!

Put aside some spare time and enjoy solving some Sunday/weekend-sized puzzles! Each of these weekend-sized puzzles each features a fabulous theme. Originally part of the Uptown Puzzle Club series, these crosswords are crafted and edited by the best in the business. Also, the back of the book contains fun facts that shed some light on select answers.