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Little People, BIG DREAMS: Dream Big BINGO!
Dream Big BINGO! is a bingo game with a difference! Choose an inspirational figure and collect all the qualities they need to fulfil their dreams.
£17.99
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Bletchley Park puzzles and brainteasers
Welcome to Bletchley Park, once the top-secret home of the Second World War codebreakers. Here, some of the greatest minds helped crack near-impossible codes and ciphers. You can join them. Flex your mental agility, crack cryptic crosswords, figure out mind-bending riddles, test yourself with word and number puzzles, and see if you can make it into the history books as a Bletchley Park codebreaker. Along the way, you'll learn all about the role of Bletchley Park and the rich history of codebreaking - from the Romans and Greeks, to Mary Queen of Scots and twentieth-century spy technology. You will meet incredible individuals, including university graduates, chess champions, poets and musicians who worked at Bletchley Park. And you will discover all about their top secret work - including outsmarting the Enigma!
£10.99
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£14.99
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Atlas and Jigsaw Map of the World
Pore over each of the world's continents with this entertaining book and jigsaw set, with hundreds of animals, landmarks and attractions to spot and talk about. The sturdy box contains a vividly illustrated 300-piece jigsaw of a world map, plus a picture atlas (also sold separately as Atlas of the World Picture Book and Sticker Picture Atlas of the World.) Full of fun facts and famous sights, it's an ideal way to introduce children to the geography of our amazing planet.
£13.44
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The game changers
Drawing on Roman anti-cheating devices, organised crime card syndicates and the combative domestic bonding ritual of Monopoly, 'The Game Changers' explains why games are more popular now than ever, and how playing them helps us learn to be better losers, make smarter decisions and become more human.
£16.99
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The World of Terry Pratchett 1000 Piece Puzzle
It has been a massive task getting this lot together over time and space... Truces have been called and weapons have been sheathed so that you can piece together 140 of the greatest Discworld characters, gathered for the first time in Paul Kidby's iconic Discworld Massive Massif artwork. Step into the world of Terry Pratchett and encounter your favorite characters from Death and Rincewind to Granny Weatherwax and a few Feegles. 'Everyone say chiz!'1000-PIECE PUZZLE featuring favorite Discworld characters, accompanied by a poster with biographies of 40 of the best-loved Discworld characters.SPOT FAMOUS CHARACTERS from Terry Pratchett's Discworld universe, in this unique expanded artwork, available in jigsaw puzzle format for the first time.COLLECTABLE GIFT perfect for Pratchett fans.LAURENCE KING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gif
£18.99
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Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds
The Sunday Times bestselling Murdle series presents an exciting new book of perplexing puzzle mysteries for young detectives
£8.99
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Kew Gardens nature puzzle book
Put your nature knowledge to the test and learn more about the botanical world with this unique puzzle book from Kew Gardens. Packed with fun facts and a fascinating range of puzzles, this is a delightful entertainment for all the family. You'll learn to identify the difference between a primrose and a poinsettia, a robin's call from a redwing's - and much more!
£16.99
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The Jane Austen Game
Step into the elegant Regency era of Jane Austen, as you dance from ball to ball collecting ardent admirers! Will you marry a dashing suitor (in possession of a good fortune) or stay single to become a Woman of Independent Mind? Write your own story while you play as the heroine of one of Austen's six beloved novels in this immersive game.AUSTEN FANS UNITE! - Whether you're a fan of Austen's novels or partial to an on-screen adaptation, the Regency detail and immersive elements in this game will entertain and delightSTEP INTO THE STORIES - Build your dream deck of friends and suitors from Austen's most memorable characters as you go from ball to ball in search of the ultimate matchGET MARRIED OR GO IT ALONE - Choose whether to settle down with Darcy or remain unattached to become a Woman of Independent Mind, like Austen herselfPUBLISHED BY LAURENCE KING - Laurence King has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and
£25.00
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The Lewis Carroll Puzzle Book
A gorgeous, giftable puzzle collection celebrating one of most influential puzzle creators of all time, Lewis Carroll.
£14.99
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BIRDLE
A brand new puzzle book for bird lovers - full of word games to solve!
£16.99
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Charles Darwin's Voyage on H.M.S. Beagle
Embark on an epic voyage of discovery, in one thousand puzzle pieces! In this fabulous puzzle, collage artist Maria Rivans celebrates Darwin's journey with a glorious selection of its sights - from the giant tortoises of the Galapagos to the fossils of the Andes and, of course, the Beagle herself. Giving the puzzle an extra dimension, an accompanying booklet identifies the fauna included and reveals the stories behind the images chosen for the puzzle.
£19.99
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Sooner or Later?
Can you guess when a work of art was created? Explore the collection of the world-famous Metropolitan Museum of Art and discover masterpieces ranging from sculptures, ceramics and textiles to paintings, prints and photography. Compete to piece together a timeline of ancient wonders and contemporary marvels in this fun family game with four ways to play. Featuring a pull-out concertina timeline poster of the objects in order and more detailed information on each.PERFECT FOR ART FANS: Art fans can discover the treasures of the Met from the comfort of their own home and put their art knowledge to the test.FEATURING WORLD-FAMOUS ARTISTS: from Johannes Vermeer and Francisco Goya to Vincent Van Gogh and Gustav Klimt.HOURS OF FUN: 45 artworks to discover and 4 different ways to play!FAMILY FUN: For 2 to 6 players.LAURENCE KING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful an
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The GCHQ Puzzle Book II
STEP ASIDE MURDLE BECAUSE GCHQ ARE BACK WITH EVEN MORE BRAIN-BENDING PUZZLES TO PUT YOUR WITS TO THE TESTNow a pocket-sized paperback, The GCHQ Puzzle Book II is the ideal present for armchair code-breakers and amateur cryptographers alikeFiendish, frustrating, annoying, fulfilling' Guardian----The spooks at GCHQ need your help again.Can you break these fiendish codes and prove you're a master puzzler?The defence of the realm depends on GCHQ. And these fiendish puzzles and tests are how they test the best. Have you got what it takes in this second round of brain-bogglers?Inside you'll find puzzles to develop:- Lateral thinking and ingenuity- Skills to spot patterns- Your ability to break ciphers- A mindset to tackle authentic entrance testsKeeping the country safe in secret since 1919, GCHQ is always on the look out for new recruits. Discover if you've got the kind of incredible, puzzle-solving mind to work there . . .ENJOY THESE TWO TE
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The GCHQ Puzzle Book
GCHQ is a top-secret intelligence and security agency which recruits some of the very brightest minds. Over the years, their codebreakers have helped keep our country safe, from the Bletchley Park breakthroughs of WWII to the modern-day threat of cyberattack. So it comes as no surprise that, even in their time off, the staff at GCHQ love a good puzzle. Whether they're recruiting new staff or challenging each other to the toughest Christmas quizzes and treasure hunts imaginable, puzzles are at the heart of what GCHQ does. Now they're opening up their archives of decades' worth of codes, puzzles and challenges for everyone to try. In this book you will find tips on how to get into the mindset of a codebreaker.
£16.99
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Pet Party
It's party time! Join these crazy creatures as they dance the night away. In this fabulously fun puzzle, there are no regular jigsaw shapes: each unique piece is in the shape of a partying pet. Can you fit them all together to complete their soiree? Don't forget your party hat!UNIQUE PUZZLE EXPERIENCE: Each piece takes the shape of an entire animal, and no two shapes are alike! Plus they don't lock together like regular jigsaw pieces do for a whole new puzzling experience. Completed puzzle measures 450x450mm.PETS WITH PERSONALITY: Caroline Selmes illustrates pets in her signature style so that each piece is a delight: a puzzle you could even frame!HIGH-QUALITY: Dust-free pieces come in an attractive, durable box, perfect for gifting, storage and reuse.LAURENCE KING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books.
£14.99
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Wales
DJ Huw Stephens analyses the highlights of the careers of the most important recording artists that Wales has ever produced, singing in English or Welsh - favourites such as Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Dafydd Iwan, Max Boyce, Manic Street Preachers, Super Furry Animals, Adwaith and Kelly Lee Owens.
£20.00
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Spydle
PRE-ORDER THE LATEST PUZZLING PHENOMENON NOW - SPYDLE PROMISES TO PERPLEX AND DELIGHT WITH TALES OF ESPIONAGE AND INTRIGUEThe fates of nations, outcomes of wars and general sweep of history have often hinged upon the deciphering of devilishly difficult codes and devious deceptions by spymasters.In Spydle, The National Archives and Britain's leading puzzle masterminds, Dr Gareth Moore and Laura Jayne Ayres, have drawn on five centuries of British spycraft and cryptography to compile an unputdownable history of real-life codebreaking and espionage through a series of addictive puzzles.Using original documents, maps, ciphers, plans, letters and telegrams from plots and espionage relating to Mary, Queen of Scots, the Gunpowder Plot, Mata Hari, Agent Zigzag and dozens more, Spydle's puzzles are based on real codes and conundrums.Packed with fiendish puzzles covering over 500 years of espionage, could you be a code-cracking spymaster and unta
£16.99
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The World of Miss Marple 1000 Piece Puzzle
Can you help Miss Marple solve the latest crime to be committed in the picturesque village of St Mary Mead? You might need to use her trusty binoculars to spot all the clues in this garden-party scene, where more than one murder weapon is hidden amongst the tea, cakes and distinguished guests. Find all your favorite characters in this intricate jigsaw that references every one of Agatha Christie's beloved Miss Marple novels.1000-PIECE PUZZLE that measures 48.5 x 68 cm (19 x 27 in.) when completedFOLD-OUT POSTER so you can read up on all of Miss Marple's most puzzling casesBEAUTIFUL, DETAILED ILLUSTRATION that will immerse you in Miss Marple's worldPART OF AN OFFICIAL JIGSAW PUZZLE SERIES IN COLLABORATION WITH AGATHA CHRISTIE LTD also including The World of Agatha Christie and The World of Hercule PoirotPUBLISHED BY LAURENCE KING - Laurence King has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over
£18.99
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Think Twice
'A brilliant collection of puzzles' G.T. Karber, author of MURDLE'I'm a sucker for Alex Bellos's books - they're just such fun' Tim Harford*** From Alex Bellos, creator of the Guardian's Monday Puzzle ***I hope you get every puzzle in this book wrong.I'm being honest. The more you answer incorrectly, the more fun you will have . . .Guardian puzzle master Alex Bellos knows better than anyone that the puzzles we find irresistible are the ones that deceive us. Those that seem blindingly, obviously simple - and yet we can't help but get wrong.These 70 confounding puzzles - which Alex has scoured from across psychology, mathematics, statistics, physics, geography, the science of perception and more - are guaranteed to catch you and your friends off guard. But why are you getting them wrong? And how can you get them right?In Think Twice, Alex delights in tripping us up and then returning us to our feet, explaining how these puzzles work, the
£12.99
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The Brain Health Puzzle Book
Not just good for you. Hugely challenging and hugely enjoyable - Jeremy VineSolve over 150 mind-bending puzzles - and boost your brain health at the same time!Challenge your memory, test your logic and sharpen your focus with brilliantly fun pictures, words, numbers puzzles. With regular practice, puzzles may help to improve brain function and prevent age-related cognitive decline. The Brain Health Puzzle Book offers a workout for a wide range of brain functions. Featuring over 150 puzzles of varying difficulty, this book aims to target different areas of the brain and improve cognition. This book includes a 7-day programme, plus practical tips and advice to keep your mind active and engaged.But The Brain Health Puzzle Book is more than just a collection of puzzles - this book will help you to create new habits to keep your grey matter active and healthy. Here, Dr. Tim Beanland, Head of Knowledge at Alzheimer's Society, provides expert
£10.99
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Popmaster
Test your pop music knowledge with the official PopMaster quiz book based on Ken Bruce's legendary radio and TV quiz show covering songs and artists in the UK music chart from the 1950s through to the present day.
£14.99
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Cluedle - The Case of the Golden Pomegranate
Can you work out Cluedunnit? Crack the case by solving fifty more fiendishly fun mystery puzzles!
£9.99
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Around the World in 50 Birds 1000 Piece Puzzle
Spot birds from across the globe with this 1000-piece puzzle, from the Japanese Crane to the Atlantic Puffin to the Yellow-billed Oxpecker of Tanzania. Discover these birds' remarkable stories and how they are entwined with our own history, culture and folklore on the comprehensive fold-out poster guide as you piece together an incredible range of birds.A 1000-PIECE JIGSAW featuring birds from all over the globe, that measures 680 x 485mm when complete.EXPERT AUTHOR Mike Unwin guides you through a range of birds on the fold-out poster. Mike Unwin is an award-winning writer of popular natural history books for adults and children.STUNNINGLY DETAILED ARTWORK from Ryuto Miyake whose intricately drawn world is bursting with minute detail.LAURENCE KING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books.
£16.99
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