[For Seniors] Brain-training puzzle game you can enjoy solo! Perfect pastime for killing time

Jigsaw puzzle

[Jigsaw Puzzles] Beginner's How-To: From Getting Started to Gluing and Framing/Storage

Among brain-teasing games, jigsaw puzzles are the most popular.

You know, the ones where a complete picture emerges as you fit the pieces together.

There are many types of designs—landscapes, anime characters, and more—so even people who aren’t fond of detailed work can find something that interests them.

And when it comes to jigsaw puzzles, displaying your finished work is part of the fun.

To display it, you’ll need to glue it and frame it.

Enjoy that process as well!

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Slide puzzle

[Brain Training] Fun for Kids and Adults! How to Make a Sliding Puzzle

This is a puzzle game where you use the empty squares to move adjacent pieces and aim to match colors.

It’s important to think through the sequence of moves that will bring you closer to the desired arrangement.

Another appealing aspect is how easy it is to prepare: use a piece of cardboard with drawn grid lines as the frame, and bottle caps with stickers as the pieces.

If there are too few piece types or grid squares, you might complete it just by moving randomly; in that case, try a version with more squares.

We recommend starting with the rule of lining up each color in a row, then progressing to a more challenging pattern where you arrange numbers in order.

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PET bottle cap puzzle

[Indoor Recreation for Seniors] Using Bottle Caps for 'Picture, Fruit, and Alphabet Puzzles'

Let’s have fun with a puzzle game you can make using plastic bottle caps! Prepare a sheet of paper divided into a 3×3 grid and nine plastic bottle caps, then draw the same letters or shapes on both the paper and the caps.

Once you’re done, place each cap according to the numbers or designs in the squares.

Can you place them all without making a mistake? Mixing in similar-looking designs or letters can also help train cognitive skills.

Since it’s a handmade game rather than a store-bought one, feel free to enjoy it with your own tweaks, like increasing the number of pieces.

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Japan map puzzle

[Handmade Puzzle] Let's make your own Japan map puzzle!

A one-of-a-kind original! Here are some ideas for a Japan map puzzle.

These Japan map puzzle ideas are perfect for anyone wondering what kind of puzzle to make.

The items you’ll need are a permanent marker, a pencil, scissors, a blank map of Japan, carbon paper, a magnetic sheet, and a whiteboard.

The process of making the puzzle is fun too, so it’s perfect for those who enjoy detailed work.

Cutting the magnetic sheet with scissors takes a bit of technique, so it’s best to go at your own pace without overdoing it.

Wood puzzle

[DIY] The “Tsukurundesu!” 3D wood puzzle is so much fun! A quick, compact look at a long-hours build! [Model]

For those who enjoy crafts and making things, I’d like to recommend 3D wooden puzzles.

These are puzzles where you assemble wooden parts to create trains, castles, animals, and more—similar to plastic models.

However, they’re safer and easier to start because you don’t need any tools or glue to put them together.

They’re also affordable, with some sets available for around 3,000 yen.

First, I hope you’ll visit the website and take a look at the completed models—you’ll be amazed by their intricacy.

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Puzzle Blocks

Blocks of the Heart: Puzzle Blocks — How to Play

We’d like to introduce a 3D puzzle game where you cleverly combine blocks of different shapes to complete a form.

Within a limited frame, flipping, inverting, and repositioning the blocks through trial and error not only stimulates thinking, but the warm feel of the wood and the act of moving the pieces with your hands provide positive stimulation for the brain.

You can enjoy it on your own at a relaxed pace, or play with others and compete for time—there are plenty of ways to have fun.

Give it a try!

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Origami Tangram

[Playable Origami] Everything you need in one! Complete set of Origami Tangram (Puzzle) folding instructions / by Otto☆

Seven pieces in total! Here are some origami tangram ideas.

Let’s make and play with colorful, pop-looking tangrams.

A tangram is a puzzle where you use seven pieces that divide a square to create various shapes.

This time, let’s make one with origami.

You’ll need seven 15 cm square sheets of origami paper and four 7.5 cm square sheets.

We provide clear, careful instructions for folding each part, so follow along and give it a try.