"Look before you leap." "He who hesitates is lost." Quaint aphorisms aside, my fascination with opposites has provided many inspirational puzzle ideas. Sometimes, the ideas become a bit too esoteric. Here is one that never made it out of the oven: Wet and Wild Antonyms are
Happy New Year! Resolutions are like car keys. We think we can't get anywhere without them, but that's just a limiting belief. It's impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth: There are no keys. Then you'll see that it is not
This is what you get when you build a Laz-y-Boy recliner out of Yule logs! Wooden you love to sit in this for a bit of a slumber? Did you know that the word "slumber" is not a portmanteau of "saw" and "lumber"? I
One of the puzzles in this issue revolves around words ending in OTTO. How many of them can you think of before looking at the puzzle? Hint, there are more than a dozen! Scrabble players will have the advantage here. This holiday season, give yourself the gift of free online
Who's on first? What's the name of this funk? Where's the nearest exit? Are these profound questions? Do we want to know the name of the batter who just drew a walk? Are we discussing the order of speakers? Do I stink? Am I&
What lies behind the light pollution? Anyone who has not flown into space must rely on images, telescopes and imagination to see beyond the sun, moon and clearly visible objects whizzing about. Whatever is out there won't be as much fun as this batch of puzzles. Trade your
With Halloween approaching, dive into some spooky fun with my collection of stories and puzzles. I roll out my Hallowmas Collection once a year for your enjoyment (or horror!) Bookmark the tag page and wait for Friday! To keep you busy until then, here are some fun puzzles. Hit reply
Imagine a leisurely stroll through your neighborhood park. The autumn chill is barely noticeable as you take in nature's glorious hues. The serenity is interrupted by humanity, but it is sporadic enough to avoid triggering whatever antisocial feelings you might have. Alone with your thoughts, your mind wanders
This issue celebrates the bonds of doubled O's. I hope you won't be shaken by the challenges. Perhaps they will stir fond memories. Whatever. 😂 Enjoy the puzzles! Cheers, Mitch Double O SevenBond, James BondDouble O Seven.pdf1 MBdownload-circle
The title really makes me want to start this off with a Dad joke. I shall refrain (you're welcome.) I'll just say that I have been designing puzzles based on relatives for a while. Most of them wind up on the cutting floor. The ones that
The English language has so many quirks. Of them, I think idioms are the most fascinating. I always get puzzle ideas when thinking about such expressions. Check out the attached puzzles, inspired by "shifting sands". The first, Paradigm Shift, explores the many meanings of the word shift. The
The Time-Sucking Truth About Logic Puzzle Creation (And How Kevin Berry Fixed It) Creating logic puzzles should be fun. That's why most of us started doing it, right? We love the satisfaction of crafting a perfect challenge that makes solvers think without making them want to throw the