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Holiday Gift Guide
Your holiday buying guide for all things wooden brain teasers, puzzles, and games by Creative Crafthouse
If you're having trouble finding a gift, let us help! We have hundreds of unique wooden brain teaser and puzzles ranging in difficulties. This guide will introduce you to some of our favorites.
by Peter Janelle • December 03, 2022
8 Queens Puzzle - Arrange the 4 boards to form an 8x8 grid such that no queen (star shape) is repeated on any column, row, or any diagonal. Deceptively challenging but not intimidating and fun to pick and play.
Cruiser- Can you fit all 4 pieces into the opening? Not as easy as it looks :)
Where's the Cat - All the faces must point to at least one empty space, none can point at each other, and obviously none can point to the pets. A dog version is also available.
Perfect 10 - Can you arrange the 9 pieces such that each set of adjacent numbers adds to 10? A math puzzle where it always seems like you're just one move away.
Hexagon 10 - An attractive precision cut puzzle with a 3D look to it. Your goal is to fit all 10 pieces in the base. There are 20 unique solutions to this puzzle.
2022 Puzzle - End 2022 with a bang! Can you get all 5 pieces in the frame such that only the letters MMXXII are showing?
Here Comes the Sun - Light from the Sun takes approximately 8.3 minutes (499 Seconds) to travel to Earth. Can you beat the Sun and solve this puzzle in under that time?
Secret Stash Box - A great place to store your secret stash :)
Crossroads Puzzle - Try to get all four metal balls to the outer positions at the same time. A fun and clever puzzle you'll enjoy over and over.
SafeCracker 40 - A great math puzzle with an awesome look and feel! Can you get all 16 rows to add up to 40 at the same time?
Five Fit - This puzzle looks like anyone should be able to solve it minutes, since its only 5 pieces. Yet, it is SO much more difficult than it first appears!
Cracked Egg - Can you place all 6 pieces into the egg shaped opening? Shockingly difficult and that's no yoke!
Martin's Menace - Fit all four pieces into the opening. Sounds easy but prepare for battle!
Dime Dilemma - Can you insert the dime into the large circular area? The 10 cent challenge is whether you can do it in 5 minutes. Dime included :)
City Planner - You are given 9 "building complexes" and 1 water tower. Your objective is to lay them all into a City Block. There are 13 ways to solve this beautiful puzzle.
Trail Run - Move the pieces around to create a perfect trail. The piece are laser engraved so the positioning will be precise! A fun puzzle to pick up and play. Wood cover included.
A Christmas Puzzle - A Christmas Puzzle can create a new Christmas story. Not only a festive and beautiful wooden puzzle, but difficult too!
The Giant Puzzle - An old design re-imagined. Can you arrange the pieces such that every row, column and major diagonal have all unique numbers and colors at the same time? A fun Sudoku feel to this one.
Stomachion- The oldest known puzzle attributed to Archimedes himself. If you want a historical and difficult puzzle with many different solutions, this one's for you!
Ziggurat Puzzle - Three levels of difficulty to this 9-pc wood puzzle. A unique and interesting puzzle that requires good visualization and patience.
Double Revolving Century - A VERY difficult math puzzle. For those who like serious number challenges.
Calibron 12 - The objective is to make a square and fit them into the large opening of the puzzle. There is only 1 solution and it is very difficult to find. Multiple different types of hardwoods used.
SafeCracker 50 - The object of this math puzzle is to get each of the 16 columns of numbers to add to 50 at the same time. Over 65,000 permutations with only 1 correct solution.
Dinosaur Dilemma 2 -For dinosaur lovers who also love a challenge!
Shipper's Dilemma Z -There are 25 "Z" shaped pieces to this puzzle. Can you arrange them to make a perfect cube?
Dragon Burr - A 16-pc burr puzzle with each piece being unique. Good luck with this one!
Magic Square 64 - Can you arrange the blocks such that every row, column and main diagonals add to the same number? Many fascinating math qualities can be explored with this puzzle
Nine Men's Morris - Introduced by the ancient Romans, Nine Men's Morris is said to be the oldest game in the western hemisphere. Very strategic, but easy to learn and play.
Pegs & Jokers - An old board game of American origin. Similar to Aggravation or Ludo or Sorry, but uses 2 decks of cards instead of dice to govern movement of the playing pieces.
Floorboard Football/Clubhouse Golf - A couple of fun games for all ages. All you need is the game board and some coins from your pocket. Toss the coins to determine results of your play.
Shut the Box - Originated in 14th century England and is played worldwide. A popular learning tool, family game and even bar game!
Omweso and Bao - These are historical games of logic and skill related to Mancala, but with more options and complexity. Both games are played on the same 4x8 board.
Mexican Train - The objective of this game is for a player to play all the tiles (dominoes) from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or trains, emanating from a central hub or "station". A great family game!
Penny Drop - Our most popular game and a best seller! This smaller size is great for travel.
Five Field Kono - This wooden game is a two player strategy game originating from Korea. Also called o-pat-ko-no. Features a handcrafted wood base and cover with wood pegs.
Nickel Drop -Same amazing game as Penny Drop but sized for Nickels for higher-stakes games!
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