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Fun puzzles and brain games. PASS THE TIME SAGRADA Board game meets brain game in this dice competition. The objective is to create a stained-glass window using dice based on their color, value, and other defined restrictions. Dice can also pay for "tools" that unlock special rules. At the same time, players must attempt to achieve a private game goal, in addition to three public tasks. You'll be on a roll if you can keep up with your goals and start strong with your dice. HANAYAMA PUZZLES These pocket-sized metal objects twist, turn, and test your patience. The challenge is simple: take it apart and put it back together—but it isn't as easy as it seems. Ranging from level one (fun) to six (frustrating), these tricky things demand various strengths of creative problem-solving to master each stage. RUMMIKUB Rummikub is a high-speed numbers battle that combines rummy and dominoes. Players begin by picking 14 tiles and organizing them on a hidden rack. They then take turns forming tiles into sets of number runs (at least three consecutive numbers) or groups (at least four of the same number) until someone plays all their tiles and ends the round. The faster you can count, the better. Just remember to shout "Rummikub!" to lock in the win. SCRABBLE In this classic word-building showdown, players use letter tiles with varying point values to craft words on a board. Winning requires clever vocabulary and strategic placement to connect new words to previously played terms and earn double and triple score bonuses. A little luck in the letter bag draw goes a long way, but ultimately, Scrabble is a brain teaser and language lesson wrapped into one. COMING HOME MAGAZINE 15