The Gift That Keeps on Puzzling
Adults and children alike seem to have everything readily available to them these days. Thanks to television, the Internet, DVDs and an assortment of other technologies, it now seems easier to stay occupied than ever before. However, in spite of such technologies, boredom still rears its ugly head more often than most people would prefer. Kids whose bedrooms bear a close resemblance to electronic store showrooms still say things like, "I'm bored" or "there's nothing to do." Adults, as well, often find that despite having hundreds of television channels, nothing's ever on.
This only becomes more obvious during the gift-giving season. While many adults and children seem to have everything they could want in the way of entertainment, boredom is still prevalent in most households. Quelling the boredom can at times seem like a lost cause, and so can finding the right gift for the person who seemingly has it all. Fortunately, there's a way to both help loved ones battle the boredom while simultaneously giving the gift for the person who might have it all, but still gets bored.
Scramble Squares™, a 12-by-12 inch puzzle made of nine 4-by-4 inch square pieces that appear easy to solve but quickly prove otherwise, are perfect for the relative who has all of the day's new technologies yet still manages to find him- or herself with nothing to do.
"I was given a Gymnastics Scramble Square puzzle from my tutor for Christmas," says Jillian Joseph of Columbia, MD. "Whenever I would get the chance, I would play with the puzzle. However, even with the help of my family, friends and tutor the answer still remains unsolved."
With over 120 exquisite styles of original art on nature, sports, history, geography, art and culture, science and technology and hobbies and activities, Scramble SquaresTM puzzles can be selected by the topic that is the special interest of each gift recipient. The very essence of a brain teaser, the puzzles leave most players, adults and children alike, spending hours twisting and turning pieces that deceptively look similar in pattern, oftentimes only to find they need to begin anew. The puzzles have proven so challenging that many players have sought the assistance of the company that produces them, b. dazzle inc.
Though certainly challenging, the difficulty that the puzzles present is one of their better qualities, particularly for children. So says childhood development specialist Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D., who's also known as "Dr. Toy." Auerbach believes that parents looking to stimulate their children with something more challenging than a video game will find an ally in Scramble Squares. Scramble Squares puzzles teach patience, perseverance, fine motor skills and critical thinking skills and help maintain mental agility in older persons, while providing stimulating entertainment as either a solitaire game or a cooperative activity. Each puzzle package includes a panel of fascinating facts on the subject of the puzzle, as well as a trivia question and a hidden answer to the trivia question.
"Parents must plan, prepare and shop ahead for their children's leisure time," Auerbach says. "These great products will help all parents to overcome the challenge of finding innovative, fun and interesting things for their kids to do."
Which isn't to say the games are mere child's play, as many a challenged adult can attest. Designed for adults and children alike, Scramble Squares have proved difficult for both parent and child, or even the whole family at holiday gatherings.
"I bought the lighthouse set for my mother for her 'Christmas stocking,'" said Nebraska native Terri Bailey, who discovered the puzzles in a gift shop at work. "She absolutely had a ball with it. Other relatives played with it, swore at it, and pushed it away over the weekend. It was such a hit I bought six others to share with other family members."
Packaged in a heavy-duty resealable see-through vinyl pouch, Scramble Squares puzzles can work well both as a gift to put under the tree or as a stocking stuffer. For more information or to find your nearest retailer, visit www.b-dazzle.com.
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