Puzzles and games have long been a huge source of amusement, entertainment, and even learning for young and old alike. Items such as jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, Rubik's Cube®, Tetris®, and the like can improve problem solving, increase vocabulary, enhance reasoning skills, and can also be a fun way to socialize and improve fine motor skills, among other recognizable benefits. Many types of puzzles and games can be done alone or with other people, such as to foster cooperative play or even to encourage family time.
There are various types of puzzle and game categories, such as card games, board games, word games or puzzles, multi-player, solitaire or single player, video or computer games, and the like. While some puzzles and games are geared towards a younger audience, others are directed at an older audience. Although examples such as the aforementioned Rubik's Cube and Tetris do exist, it is often difficult to create a puzzle or game that combines simple rules with diverse skill levels, while still remaining popular and fun with young, old, simpler, and more sophisticated or smart audiences.
Despite the wide variety of offerings that are available, many puzzle and game enthusiasts still desire further variety when it comes to their puzzles and games. As such, while existing puzzles and games have worked well over many years, there is always a desire for improvement and new variations. In particular, what is desired are new varieties of puzzles and games that combine simple rules with diverse skill levels, that appeal to a wide range of users, and that still remain popular and fun to play.