Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who loves solving sudoku or crossword puzzles, there are several gift ideas that can enhance his puzzle-solving experience and bring him joy. Here are a few creative and thoughtful options to consider:

1. Puzzle books: Explore different varieties of puzzle books, such as sudoku collections, crossword compilations, or even a combination of both. Look for books with various difficulty levels to keep him challenged and engaged. Additionally, consider specialized puzzle books like themed crosswords or advanced sudoku techniques books, catering to his specific interests and skill level.

2. Puzzle apps or online subscriptions: In this digital era, puzzle apps or online subscriptions can offer your son a wide range of puzzles on his smartphone or tablet. Look for popular puzzle apps like "Sudoku.com," "The New York Times Crossword," or "CodyCross" that provide daily puzzles and enable him to compete with other puzzle enthusiasts. A yearly online subscription to a puzzle website can also give him access to a vast collection of puzzles across different difficulties.

3. Puzzle board or organizer: Help your son keep his puzzles tidy and organized with a dedicated puzzle board or storage system. These boards typically have a flat surface and compartments to sort puzzle pieces or hold completed puzzles intact. It will provide him with a convenient space to work on his puzzles without worrying about losing any pieces.

4. Puzzle-solving tools: Consider giving your son some puzzle-solving tools that can enhance his experience. Puzzle-solving aids like erasable pens, highlighter pens for crosswords, or a pencil set with different thicknesses can make solving puzzles more enjoyable and efficient.

5. Puzzle-themed merchandise: Show your son's love for puzzles through puzzle-themed merchandise. Look for puzzle-themed clothing, accessories (such as keychains or stickers), or even a puzzle-shaped mug for his morning coffee. These items can serve as conversation starters and a way for him to express his passion for puzzles.

6. Puzzle subscription box: Surprise your son with a subscription box that delivers new and unique puzzles to his doorstep every month. Subscription boxes like "Sleuth Kings" or "Escape the Crate" offer challenging mystery-solving puzzles that can keep him engaged and excited. This way, he'll have a fresh puzzle adventure to look forward to regularly.

7. Puzzle-solving workshops or classes: If your son's love for puzzles knows no bounds, consider enrolling him in puzzle-solving workshops or classes. They can offer opportunities to improve his solving skills, learn advanced techniques, and even compete with other puzzle enthusiasts. Look for local puzzle clubs, community centers, or online platforms that offer puzzle-solving workshops or virtual classes.

When choosing a gift for your son who loves puzzle-solving, consider his specific interests, preferences, and skill level. By selecting a personalized and thoughtful gift, you can further ignite his passion for puzzles and ensure he enjoys solving them for years to come.

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.”