Puzzle Games

In this set of Rapid Reviews, we explore some newer games that may twist the brain into fun, clever puzzle and strategy games that are all approachable and may be good gift ideas.

Pick a challenge card, select the necessary pieces, and see if you can build up the colorful, wooden tower.

In Tiwanaku, you will lead your tribe through unknown lands, discover unexplored regions, and plant crops while paying homage to Pachamama, the Mother Earth.

Our editorial team members independently put together a list of our favorite games from 2022 — and in the end, we had to narrow it down to just one.

This tile placement game from designer Kevin Wilson and artist Chris Bilheinmer presents a Zen gaming experience.

TIKI Editions revises designer Michael Schacht’s strategy game with a slightly updated look and new scenarios for solo players.

The latest from Scott Caputo is a real-time tile placement game where players are challenged with meeting goals by crafting their own colorful cities.

Legendary board game designer pair Michael Kiesling and Wolfgang Kramer urge players to become adventurers on the hunt for victory points in this grid movement puzzle.

The newest puzzler from ThinkFun is all about lining up dominos and knocking them down, but in a specific order!

You fly your UFO to the farm and target the cows. Will you be able to capture them all and make off with them?