Five Star Gift Ideas

For a puzzle-solving enthusiast like your son, there are endless gift options that can challenge and engage his mind. Here are a few meaningful and personal gift ideas that might excite him:

1. Escape room experience: Treat your son to a real-life escape room adventure. These interactive games involve solving puzzles and deciphering clues to successfully escape within a time limit. It's a fun and immersive experience that will truly test his problem-solving skills.

2. Puzzle subscription box: Consider gifting him a subscription to a puzzle box service. These monthly or quarterly boxes are filled with a variety of challenging puzzles, brain teasers, and mystery-solving games. Subscription boxes can keep the excitement alive throughout the year and expose him to new types of puzzles regularly.

3. Mechanical puzzle: Mechanical puzzles, such as Rubik's Cubes, metal brainteasers, or interlocking puzzles, are great gifts for puzzle aficionados. These handheld puzzles require analytical thinking, strategy, and dexterity. Look for unique and intricate designs that will really put his skills to the test.

4. Puzzle books: Invest in puzzle books that cater to his interests, such as logic puzzles, crosswords, or Sudoku. You can choose from a variety of difficulty levels, ensuring that he will always have a new challenge at hand. Consider personalized puzzle books that can be customized with his name or special messages.

5. Puzzle video games: If your son enjoys video games, there are many puzzle-solving games that he might enjoy. Look for games that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Some popular choices include "Portal," "The Witness," "The Talos Principle," and "Lara Croft GO."

6. DIY puzzle kits: Opt for a DIY puzzle kit that allows him to build his own mechanical puzzle from scratch. These kits come with all the necessary pieces, instructions, and tools. It's a creative and challenging activity that will give him a sense of accomplishment when he completes the puzzle.

7. Puzzle apps: There are numerous mobile apps available that offer a wide range of puzzles and brain games. From riddles and logic puzzles to jigsaw puzzles and cryptic crosswords, these apps provide an easily accessible and portable platform for puzzle-solving.

Remember to choose a gift that aligns with your son's specific interests and skill level. Additionally, consider including a personalized note or card expressing your support and encouragement for his puzzle-solving hobby.

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.”