Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who enjoys jigsaw puzzles and brain teasers, there are several thoughtful and engaging gift options you can consider. These suggestions will not only cater to his interests but also encourage his problem-solving skills and provide hours of entertainment.

1. Challenging Jigsaw Puzzles: Look for jigsaw puzzles that feature complex and intricate designs, such as panoramic landscapes or intricate artwork. Opt for puzzles with a higher piece count to provide a greater challenge for your son. Alternatively, you can choose a 3D puzzle that allows him to construct famous landmarks or buildings.

2. Puzzle Subscription Box: Consider gifting your son a subscription to a puzzle-focused subscription box. These boxes typically include a variety of brain teasers, riddles, and puzzles delivered to his doorstep monthly. It will keep his interest sparked and introduce him to new and unique challenges.

3. Puzzle Books: Puzzle books are a great option for your son as they offer a wide variety of brain teasers and challenges. Look for books that feature a range of puzzles like sudoku, crosswords, logic problems, and cryptograms. Additionally, you can find puzzle books specifically designed for his age group or with themes that align with his other interests.

4. Escape Room Experience: Treat your son to a thrilling and immersive escape room experience. Many cities offer escape rooms with varying levels of difficulty. This will not only provide him with an exciting challenge but also create lasting memories when he works together with friends or family to solve puzzles and escape the room within a time limit.

5. Puzzle Apps or Online Games: Explore puzzle apps or online games that offer a wide range of brain teasers and challenges. Many of these apps provide daily puzzles with different difficulty levels and offer a platform to compete with friends or players worldwide, adding an element of competitiveness that he may enjoy.

6. Mechanical Puzzles: Consider gifting your son mechanical puzzles, such as Rubik's Cubes, Hanayama puzzles, or other intricate designs. These puzzles require dexterity and critical thinking to solve, and they often come in various difficulty levels to keep him engaged and challenged.

7. Puzzle Board or Storage System: Help your son keep his puzzles organized and easily accessible by gifting him a puzzle board or storage system specifically designed for jigsaw puzzles. These boards allow him to work on puzzles of various sizes and easily store them without worrying about pieces getting lost or damaged.

Remember to choose a gift that aligns with your son's preferences and skill level, as well as provides an element of challenge and enjoyment. By giving a gift that nurtures his love for jigsaw puzzles and brain teasers, you are not only acknowledging his interests but also encouraging his intellectual growth and problem-solving abilities.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”