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Welcome to the September issue of GAMES WORLD OF PUZZLES! First things first: We’re pleased to announce the return of the cover puzzle. It’s back by popular demand: We’ve been paying attention to readers’ comments on social media and elsewhere, …

Maybe your summer plans include one more getaway—but even if they don’t, this issue of GAMES WORLD OF PUZZLES is the perfect companion for your August activities. Whether you prefer beach reading or backyard puzzle-solving, we’ve got both in one …

Welcome to the June issue of GAMES WORLD OF PUZZLES! As you may have guessed from the cover, you’ll find a special treat inside these pages: “Meet the Beatles,” a 13-page special section by puzzlemaker extraordinaire Adam Fromm, inspired by …

The American naturalist Edwin Way Teale once wrote, “The world’s favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.” And we here at GAMES WORLD OF PUZZLES agree. So grab this May issue and tackle a new challenge—whether …

Now that April is here, we can enjoy the longer days and milder weather that we looked forward to all winter. But just because it’s spring doesn’t mean that you can’t make time for puzzles. And, as always, this issue …

Welcome to the February issue of GAMES WORLD OF PUZZLES. While most of us think of February as a dreary slog, there’s actually quite a bit going on: It’s Black History Month, and we also celebrate Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ …

Believe it or not, the winter holidays are upon us once more! To help you get in the spirit of the season, we bring you this December issue full of gifts for the mind.
Our holiday-themed offerings include Annie Fillenwarth’s …

Welcome to the August issue of GAMES WORLD OF PUZZLES! As I was preparing to write this message, it occurred to me that ever since the merging of the former GAMES and WORLD OF PUZZLES in October 2014, we have …

Here at GAMES WORLD OF PUZZLES, we eagerly anticipate the month of June and the extra hours of daylight that it brings. In fact, the longest day of the year—the summer solstice—occurs on June 20. And what better way to …

Welcome to the May issue of GAMES WORLD OF PUZZLES. This month we’ve got a special treat for you: “Call Me Steve” by Andrew Parr (page 33). So what’s the big deal? Parr, our “uncontested GAMES historian,” spoke to world-famous …