games & puzzles - men's gift ideas

$1000 Minute Game

It's Fast, Furious Trivia Fun!

You've heard it on the radio and now you can play $1,000 Minute with family and friends at home.

It's the manic trivia game where you attempt to answer ten questions correctly before your time runs out. You're only ever one minute away from the big money!

Includes DVD Timer. For 2-6 players, ages 8 & up.

$39.95

               

Ken Duncan's "Aussie Pub" Jigsaw

An old style Aussie Pub as seen through the lens of Australian born photographer Ken Duncan; one of the worlds leading exponents of panoramic landscape photography.

Size: 748 Pieces. Dimensions: 31cm x 83cm

Name that Tune - DVD Game

An 80's music fan? Then grab your DVD player, your remote and some friends and get ready to take a stroll down memory lane as we prepare to Name That Tune 80's Edition! Put your music knowledge to the ultimate test as we rock out to the songs and video clips of the decades biggest stars.
DVD game.

Players: 2+
Ages: 13+

Pub Trivia

Hold your own "pub" trivia night at home.

1000 quiz questions in five classic subject areas, like sport, science and entertainment, and they are written to get the whole team talking, whispering and laughing, just like a real pub trivia night.

200 team answer sheets, 4 pencils, and a write on wipe off score board.

Where's Stig?

You've seen the book - now here is the jigsaw puzzle. Stig is lurking around somewhere in the jigsaw, but you need to put the whole puzzle together to find him. 1000 piece puzzle, which is bound to keep any Top Gear fan occupied for just a while.

This Puzzle comes in various city scences (and may not be the same as the one shwon in the picture). The puzzle scene will be randomly selected. If purchasing more than 1 puzzle, every effort will be made to supply 2 different city scenes.

Size of the jigsaw is 72cm x 49cm once completed.

$24.99


               

Cruising in the Premier

1000 piece jigsaw depicting an EH Holden Premier outside a country pub. The artwork is by Jenny Sanders an artist from the Blue Mountains in NSW.

Size of the jigsaw is 73cm x 48cm once completed.

$24.99


               

Xmas on the Farm

1000 piece jigsaw depicting an FJ Holden and farmer waiting at the gate Christmas morning. The artwork is by Jenny Sanders an artist from the Blue Mountains in NSW.

Size of the jigsaw is 73cm x 48cm once completed.

$24.99


               

Who would win?

Who would win a hot dog eating contest: Donald Trump or Albert Einstein? Settle this and other timeless debates in this hilarious party/dinner party game of improbable celebrity matchups.

Draw cards and then convince the judge why your character would win a randomly chosen event. Get the most votes and theres no debate who wins the game!

For ages 12+, for 3 or more players. Playing time around 15 minutes. Handy to take away on holiday.


$19.95

               

Golf - Jigsaw

It is often said of golf that you challenge yourself out on the course, well here is a challenge off the course.

1000 piece jigsaw filled with tees and balls.


$29.95

               

Bamboozlers - Twin Pack

Set of 2 puzzles challenging puzzles that may look like wooden puzzle but are in fact made from bamboo. Eco-friendly yet quite mind bending.


$24.95

               

Large Print Scrabble

Large print version of the game.

Produced in association with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB - UK), it features a specially designed large print board and tiles for visually impaired people.

This large print edition of Scrabble takes away the eye strain of playing and helps bring back the fun.


$68.95

               

Scruble Cube

What would happen if you combined a Rubiks Cube & Scrabble? You'd get Scruble Cube.

Scruble Cube takes some of the best known play patterns of some of the most popular word games and puzzles in history and combines them in a brand new, unique format to create the World's Greatest 3-D Word Game!

With over 7.4 x 1045 possible configurations - anyone who can spell can play. Plus it comes in a highly portable format that can be played anywhere - anytime.

Scruble Cube is both a game and a puzzle. Game set includes a 7cm cube with 96 individually rotating letters, a sand timer, scorepad and instructions.

See Scruble Cube in action on YouTube

$29.95

               

Pocket Tantrix

This fascinating game has won numerous awards for its quality, beauty and elegance.

Tantrix offers endless family entertainment. "...players not only learn to develop strategic thinking, but also spatial ability, non-verbal problem solving, planning and memory skills. Simple enough to learn, yet with the possibility to be infinitely complex!"

The new pocket edition contains all the puzzles and games of the standard-sized set, yet only weighs 120 grams. The tiles are still hand painted and made from virtually unbreakable high density plastic.

It's handy size and light weight makes it the perfect set for posting or travelling overseas.

Contents:

• A handy pocket-sized travel bag
• 50 page booklet with illustrations, filled with tips and activities for all ages
• 56 Durable tiles made from a tactile vintage plastic

• Tantrix Solitiare
• Tantrix 'Strategy' game (2 to 4 Players)
• Tantrix 'Discovery' Puzzles (28 of)
• Tantrix 'Rainbow' Puzzles (5 of)
• Tantrix 'Advanced' Puzzles (5 of)
• Tantrix 'Freestyle' Puzzles (unlimited)

Sumoko

Sumoku is a unique crossword-style game with numbers...

It can be played 5 different ways. Whether you are looking for fast action with friends, a challenging pastime, or an addictive game that brings family together, Sumoku has it all!

Just add up tiles to multiples of the number shown on the die, connect them all together, and you have a sumoku! Packed with endless challenges, sumoku is pure adding fun!

Contents:

• 96 Solid Vintage Plastic Tiles
• 1 Die
• Handy Travel Pouch
• Rules & Instructions

Puzzle - All Bottled Up

A gift that may just drive him a little crazy, especially if the bottle that you place in the puzzle is his favourite drop! At first glance this puzzle looks relatively easy, but not so.

Requires skill, thought and dexterity to get the bottle out without breaking it. And if all else fails there are instructions... but where's the fun in that!

$36.95

               

Doctor Who - Chess Set

3D style chess set featuring characters from the Dr Who TV series.

The pieces feature a character from Dr Who, each image is lenticular, so that as you move the piece the picture on the pieces appears to move and change.

Not sure how to play chess or a bit rusty on the rules? Good news; there detailed rules about how each piece can move.

$59.99

               

Spicks and Specks
The Boardgame

Come together with family and friends to test your music knowledge. Sing, dance, scribble and shout your way through a non-stop hit parade of musical trivia and hilarious tasks. Spicks and Specks - out of the box and into your lounge room - its the music quiz that hits you with its best shot!

Spicks and Specks - Up to our Eras
Boardgame

What's your decade?

Sing, Dance, Laugh and Doodle your way through 4 decades of music trivia. Covers the 60's, 70's, 80's & 90's.

Suitable for ages 12+ - 4 or more players.

For the Record - 50s, 60s and 70's

For the Record is great for getting people of all ages together to reminisce and bridge the generation gap!

Each box contains 600 Q & A cards - all multiple choice from eight different categories. To add an extra challenge for the trivia whiz, read the questions without the choices.

Travelling and need something to pass the time? This game is perfect! Grab the trivia card box and race away the hours.

While the major focus is on Rock n' Roll (50's, 60's & 70's) don't be surprised if you have to answer a question about a country music star who hit the pop charts during this time period.

The knowledge contained on the cards alone make it worth the cost, add the element of humour and you have the perfect gift idea!

Players 2 - 4 or teams
Ages 12+
Playing time - approx 30-60mins

Name that Tune - DVD Game

An 80's music fan? Then grab your DVD player, your remote and some friends and get ready to take a stroll down memory lane as we prepare to Name That Tune 80's Edition! Put your music knowledge to the ultimate test as we rock out to the songs and video clips of the decades biggest stars.
DVD game.

Players: 2+
Ages: 13+

52 Ways - Cards

Playing cards with a difference!

These fun packs of cards can be used as playing cards but they can be also an amusing pack of hints and tips about life and life situations.

Select from;

• 52 Ways - To find the Perfect Man - This pack is an essential guide on finding that elusive man.

The Art of Food Conversation

Now, theres a new way for us to mull over passions of the dinner table with the release of a delicious and unique game, The Art of Conversation: Food Edition.

Following the success of their original title, The Art of Conversation, creators Louise Howland and Keith Lamb have adapted the recipe to dish up new angles and avenues to think, and talk, about food, cooking, eating and dining.

The Art of Food Conversation serves up 300 culinary entrees on topics like food destinations, cooking classes, slow food, fusion, indulgent food, leftovers and bizarre food ideas. It includes a comprehensive guidebook to culinary communication, complete with fascinating endnotes.

While its not a quiz, its designed to be a conversation starter that allows foodies and non-foodies alike to share their food experiences.

Panorama Magic - Jigsaw Puzzle

1000 piece jigsaw by the Australian Puzzle Company series Bathurst Moments - Panorama Magic. Holden V Ford up the mountain at Mount Panorama. Size: 69 x 49cm

Jigsaw Puzzle - Iconic Road Signs

1000 piece Jigsaw Puzzle depicting Australia's Iconic Road Warning Signs.

Puzzle Size is: 50 x 75cm

Doctor Who - The Time Wars Game
Boardgame

It's every player for themselves in a race through time, as you capture the Doctor's arch enemies in a bid to save the Universe!

Travel the board and challenge your friends and family as you pick up cards, or battle to collect the enemies you need to complete your mission.

Use the Time Vortex spaces to jump from one side to the other. But watch out, the board could flip and trap you at any moment.

Out smart and out manoeuvre the opposition to be the first player to reach your goal and win the game.

Age 8+, 2 - 6 players.

3D Wooden Puzzle - Tractor

Tractor wooden 3D puzzle - comes with instructions & in a gift box.

3D Wooden Puzzle - Ute

Ute with Barrel wooden 3D puzzle - comes with instructions & in a gift box.

Tantrix Match Starter Pack

Awarded - 2010 Australian Games Association Puzzle of the Year

Tantrix Match is a completely new and addictive concept in the Tantrix range. It combines the visual appeal of the award-winning Tanxtrix game and the deductive logic of Sudoku.
Tantrix Match Starter Pack contains:

• 1 Wooden Board (recessed to hold the tiles)
• 13 Deluxe Tantrix Tiles
• 12 Puzzle Cards (varying difficulty)
• 1 Game Explanation Booklet.

Tantrix Game Pack

The World's Most Twisted Strategy Game!

The Tantrix Game Pack contains the award winning strategy game for 1-4 players.

Contains 56 Tiles and allows 2-4 players to play strategy games and try to connect paths of their chosen colour.

Also allows for 1 player to play 40+ solitare style games. In handy travel bag with 50 page game guide.

$39.95

               

3D Wooden Puzzle - Semi Trailer

Semi Trailer wooden 3D puzzle - comes with instructions & in a gift box. Approx 33cm long.

Bendomino - Domino's with a twist

One twist of strategy, two twists of fun! Bendominoes play just like regular dominoes but their innovative curved, design gives you much more control over the game.

Full of challenges, Bendomino offers passionate games in which strategy, luck and good times are always combined.
Presented in a Tin. 2-4 players.

Think Twice Dice Game

Think Twice before you re-roll the dice! It's a dice rollin' frenzy in this fast and fun game where the goal is to be first to reach 1000 points! Think Twice before you re-roll the dice! But are you willing to risk everything to increase your score? 2-6 players - presented in storage tin

Zippy Game

Only the quickest minds will survive this fast paced, brain-busting strategy dice game! Roll the dice and combine them to make the target number, using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Then be the first to call out "High!" or "Low!" If you're right, you take the points! It'll be mathematical mania as you go all-out to claim the most points and win the game! Great Mind Game. 2-6 players - presented in storage tin