Word and Number Search Books

Not every puzzle session needs to be a battle. Word searches and number searches are for the times when you want something calm and absorbing: a puzzle you can pick up, enjoy and put down again, with no pressure and no wrong answers to worry about. They're a lovely way to unwind at the end of the day, and a welcome screen-free break. They also make a good warm-up before a harder puzzle.

The idea is simple. Each puzzle comes with a list of words or numbers to find, hidden in a grid of letters or digits. Search the grid, find each one, and mark it off. It's relaxing, but it still keeps your eyes and mind busy, and there's real satisfaction in finding that last, well-hidden entry. Some solvers work through the list in order; others scan the grid for unusual patterns and see what turns up.

We publish two books. 260 Number Search Snake puts a twist on the classic number search: the numbers don't just run in straight lines, they snake around the grid, so you have to follow them as they turn. It has 260 puzzles in large print, which makes it comfortable to read and easy on the eyes.

100 Butterflies Word Search is a themed word search for nature lovers, with 100 puzzles full of butterflies from around the world. It's a calm, gentle book, and it makes a lovely gift for anyone who enjoys wildlife, gardens or simply a good puzzle.

Both books suit solvers of any level and any age who want a relaxed session rather than a hard logic challenge. If you'd like to try something a little more demanding afterwards, Hidoku and Numbrix ask you to trace a single number path through the grid, and our Sudoku range runs from gentle Easy to Hard books all the way up to extreme.