The Puzzlemaster Presents: 200 Mind-Bending Challenges

by Will Shortz

A collection of 200 word puzzles of infinite variety from NPR's "Puzzlemaster" Will Shortz. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812963865
• ISBN13: 9780812963861
• Release Date: August 1996
• Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Fun, Challenging

I think it's always good to keep your mind challenged. This book is perfect for that.

Mental Challenge of the Highest Order

I like the variety of puzzles in this book...as opposed to all crossword,etc. One has to figure out the rule before solving the puzzle.

Puzzles, But No Tricks

If you listen to Will Shortz on Sunday's Weekend Edition, you know what kind of puzzles are in this volume. Half the puzzles are of the type that he conducts with a call-in listener. This usually involves a series of word puzzles with short answers you can come up with on the spot. The other half of the puzzles in The Puzzlemaster Presents are of the sort that he leaves us with to solve during the week. They are harder and have one correct answer. The first type of puzzle is fun, but the second type is my favorite because you usually have to do these in your head. I like to keep one or two in mind for occasions like being stuck in traffic or standing in line. They really make the time fly and you don't need pencil and paper. I find they are also great if you have trouble getting to sleep. Concentrating on a tricky word puzzle or arithmetic calculation sure keeps your mind from wandering all over the place.And don't look for clever tricks with these puzzles. One thing about Will Shortz is that even though he loves puzzles, he is scrupulously fair. He gives you all the information you will need to solve each problem.

AN AMERICAN TREASURE

Will Shortz has delighted puzzle lovers world-wide for years. This collection is another excellent offering from the man who has dedicated his life to the pleasure of solving puzzles.If you have neither listened to Will's radio show nor purchased this book,you're missing out on a great opportunity to have a good deal of challenging fun. I still get a kick ( and feel honored) when Will features one of my puzzles on his show because of the way he makes it come to life with his enthusiasm. If you don't know by now, Will Shortz is the master of wordplay. Do yourself, friends, and family a favor. Get this book for hours of good,clean-cut fun and then tune in his show on NPR for more.

outstanding resource...and lots of fun!

this book is amazing! i teach middle school (6-7-8) english, and i use these puzzles with my students. they can't get enough! for any fans of the npr sunday morning puzzle, this book is a must.