|
Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games
Craving some puzzle time but always on the go? No problem! Just
Take It With You! This Saturday volume of the new Take It With You
series features 200 of the week's most difficult New York Times
crossword puzzles. Each page is removable, so you can sit back and
solve wherever you go. Features: - 200 tough Saturday puzzles -
Perforated pages and convenient travel size - Edited by crossword
legend Will Shortz
A giant crossword collection from the Los Angeles Times, featuring
puzzles by the nation's top creators. From the pages of the famous
Los Angeles Times come puzzles from some of the best crossword
constructors around--all of the highest quality in terms of grid
design, words within the grid, and fun, fresh themes. This book
contains a whopping 300 puzzles that range from easy to
weekend-level challenging, with perforated pages for easy removal.
When you think of 'gambling' you might think of Vegas casinos,
betting shops and football flutters but the risk of gambling is
embedded in numerous corners of popular culture that many of us
consume. By considering the concept of 'soft gambling', No Dice
asks how we could possibly link the Pokemon Trading Card Game with
gambling. Can we compare Netflix to a night at the theatre? When
does fictional gambling within video games go too far with their
infamous loot boxes? Does such risk affect everyone or are
socio-economic divides driving further inequality? No Dice explores
the messy world of gambling and risk that we encounter regularly,
from childhood through adulthood, considering if it is worth the
risk and if we even know what risks we might be taking.
Master the ancient art of chess, the game of kings. Learn the key
techniques and classic moves of the chess masters, including basic
and advanced tactics, combinations, sacrifices, and pawn
structures. Over 300 examples demonstrate attacking and defensive
strategies for the opening, middle, and end phases of the game.
Discover the war-ravaged lands of Dormus, the exciting world
setting for the international bestselling gamebook series,
DestinyQuest. Dormus is a world riven with strife and conflict,
it's very fabric of reality under threat from otherworldly forces
and cataclysmic events. These are dark and perilous days, where
fractious tensions threaten to bring down kingdoms and empires, and
demonic invaders sow seeds of chaos to hasten the fall of humanity.
This is a time when great heroes will rise - legendary men and
women of fame, who will spin the web of destiny anew, changing
lives and history, influencing kings and nations, and becoming
beacons of hope amidst a desperate world teetering on the brink of
ruin. Inside this beautifully illustrated hardback volume you will
find: * A detailed history of the world, from its creation by the
celestial Fates, to the current End Days of crumbling empires and
war-weary kingdoms. * A comprehensive timeline that charts the key
events that have shaped the world of Dormus, right up to the
present - interlinking with the narratives of the gamebook series.
* An overview of the magic system, detailing the chaotic forces of
the Shroud and the effects of its demonic taint, as well as the
runic magic of the dwarves and the dangerous arts of channelling
elemental forces. * Exciting character stories and biographies,
exploring some of the key heroes (and villains) who have influenced
the DestinyQuest world, including the legendary witchfinder, Eldias
Falks, and the enigmatic archmage, Avian Dale. * Detailed summaries
of the main factions that vie for power and influence within the
kingdom of Valeron, from the secretive enclaves of the Arcane Hand
to the scheming masters of shadow, the Nevarin. Whether you are a
fan of the DestinyQuest series or a gamemaster looking for a new
and immersive setting for your homebrew roleplaying campaigns, the
World Companion delivers a wealth of exciting secrets and
discoveries - everything you need to arm yourselves for epic
adventures ahead. So, are you ready to embrace your destiny?
Introducing Hinkler's new and improved Mindbogglers design!
With a sleek, modern look and additional reference images, this new series of Mindbogglers will be stronger than ever!
Mindbogglers 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles feature spectacular images from picturesque parts of the world, with photographs carefully selected for their detail, composition, quality and beauty. Showcasing a visually appealing scene, this jigsaw puzzle is great fun to put together, either as a rewarding solo pursuit or a challenge to complete with family or friends.
A Sherlock Holmes Escape Book: The Adventure of the Analytical
Engine is a unique form of puzzle book, in which the reader must
solve the riddles to escape the pages. The third title in this
ingenious series of Sherlock Holmes Escape Books, The Adventure of
the Analytical Engine is an exhilarating combination of escape
room, puzzle book and adventure story. Inspired by the urban craze
for escape rooms, where players tackle puzzles while trapped in a
locked room, it is an escape room in the form of a locked book,
filled with codes, ciphers, riddles and red herrings, and a clever
Code Wheel set into the cover. In this new adventure, readers will
take on the role of the world's foremost consulting detective,
Sherlock Holmes, snared at the centre of a cunning plot, after
receiving a mysterious letter from beyond the grave. Intrigued by
an invitation from mathematician Charles Babbage to view his newly
completed pioneering contraption, Holmes becomes imprisoned in a
magnificent London villa, where tricks, traps and illusions aim to
divert him from uncovering the true purpose of the reimagined
Analytical Engine. Combines riddles, logic puzzles, timed
challenges, mathematical brain-teasers, maps and mazes.
Fun Scrabble word puzzles for kids aged 7+ Get ready for more than
120 word puzzles, inspired by the classic board game that always
spells F-U-N! * Bursting with brain-tickling anagrams, word wheels,
missing vowels, kriss kross, tile score and lots more * Have a go
at the beginner puzzles before turning over the book for advanced
ones * Gain confidence in spelling and vocabulary in a fun and
friendly way (c)2022 Mattel. SCRABBLE (TM) and SCRABBLE tiles,
including S1 tiles, are trademarks of Mattel
Now in paperback comes the first and authorized biography of Stuey
Ungar, the greatest card player of all time, who was backed by the
Mob in New York before moving to Las Vegas where he won the World
Series of Poker three times, then died mysteriously in a seedy
motel on the Vegas strip at the age of 45. He was the Jim Morrison
of the casino, a legend before he was of legal age. Stuey Ungar,
the son of a Jewish bookie on Manhattan's Lower East Side, dropped
out of high school to become an underground card-table sensation,
eventually taking out every top gin-rummy player on the East Coast.
Bankrolled by the Genovese crime family, Stuey would soon travel
around the country in search of new opponents and
opportunities--including poker. He would go on to win the World
Series of Poker a record three times. And then his luck began to
run out. One of a Kind is the startling tale of a man who won at
his game and lost control of his life. Whether tossing away his
winnings at the racetrack or on a single roll of the dice, Stuey
was notorious for gambling every single dollar in his pocket.
Though he had won an estimated $30 million in his lifetime, Stuey
had no bank account, not even a home address. He was found dead in
a Vegas motel--with $800 in cash on his person, the only money he
had left--at the age of forty-five. An intimate, authorized
biography--Nolan Dalla was commissioned by Stuey in 1998 to pen his
story, resulting in hundreds of hours of taped interviews and
conversations--One of a Kind illuminates the dark genius of one of
poker's most memorable figures.
Enjoy the glorious game in a whole new way with this mighty
collection of rugby puzzles If you can't watch the match from the
comfort of your own toilet, you need something just as gripping to
keep you enthralled. Whether it's spotting the difference between
two crunching tackles or locating world-famous stadiums, this
puzzle book is just the ticket. These amusing activities and fun
facts will prove a sure-fire winner with any fan of the game. From
bestselling author and professional brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn,
this eye-catching collection will pit your wits against such
challenges as these: Find all the items of rugby kit hidden in a
word search Unscramble the names of famous players at Anagram RFC
Guess the year when the Rugby Football Union officially endorsed
the oval-shaped ball Prove you know what the various signals made
by the referee and their assistants actually mean A superb gift
idea, this is an all-round treat for rugby obsessives and casual
fans alike.
Quest for words! Hunt for fun!
 |
Sudoku 4
(Paperback)
Gareth Moore
|
R40
R33
Discovery Miles 330
Save R7 (18%)
|
Ships in 5 - 10 working days
|
|
Give your brain a workout with these entertaining and challenging
puzzles. Hugely popular around the world, Sudoku requires no
linguistic or mathematical knowledge, but challenges your logic and
reasoning skills. These all-new puzzles, arranged in order of
difficulty, will test and entertain Sudoku novices and experts
alike. Easy to learn but trickier to master, these puzzles help you
to keep your brain healthy by giving it a regular workout. The
perfect companion for the work commute, holidays or rainy
afternoons, here are over 200 puzzles just waiting to test you.
Today's the day Bear hosts his picnic! Featuring stunning artwork
of a woodland picnic, this jigsaw puzzle will open your eyes to new
ways of seeing the natural world around you. Be amazed, piece by
piece, as the wonders of Bear's world unfold. Including a poster
which can be used as an aid to complete the puzzle and features
twenty things to spot.
The Official Utterly Addictive Number-Placing Puzzle
Will solving these all-new Fiendish Su Doku puzzles scare you
speechless while giving you the ultimate challenge? Providing hours
of entertainment, Su Doku engages your mind, improves your
concentration, and helps you stay mentally fit. With 150 brand-new
puzzles to complete, you'll become a Su Doku master in no time
|
|