The August issue of Games World of Puzzles includes another enjoyable “Quote Boxes” puzzle. We think these quotes are perceptive, pithy, and provocative. Solve them and see if you agree!

used my phd today (on a crossword puzzle)

In the August issue of Games World of Puzzles, Ray Simon reviewed Samuel Burr’s charming debut novel, “The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers.” As he put it, “the book itself is a bit of a puzzle, asking readers to think about how its various pieces fit together.” Check it out!

Lollapuzzoola 18, a great indie crossword tournament taking place in early August, is already sold out. Fortunately, the Lollapuzzoola puzzle set is still available via the tourney’s “At Home Division.” See here for more info: bemoresmarter.com/lollapuzzoola1… Check it out!

“I’d argue that themeless puzzles are the highest form of art in the crossword world. Visual puzzles with a post-solve overlay are artistic, sure, but the art that appears is a bonus and can feel superfluous to the solving experience.” — Ian Livengood Agree or disagree?

The August issue of Games World of Puzzles includes eight increasingly tricky puzzles from Floris Smith called “Chain Sudoku.” The further we progressed, the more of a workout our eraser got! If you enjoy logic puzzles, give them a try.

Thomas L. McDonald on the old card game All Fours: “It had a reputation as a somewhat disreputable gambling game throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, with a tract of 1754 inveighing against its ‘dangerous tendencies’ among the working class.” Who knew?

“From the singular lingo to the craftsmanship of the boards to the leagues and clubs that still have a home in bars and VFW halls, cribbage has a human touch and an old-fashioned aesthetic.” — Andrew Montequin jsonline.com/story/news/202… via Journal Sentinel

If Mike Tomlin would be interested, we'd love to solve a sudoku puzzle with him on the channel... (or a crossword!) #sudoku

Do you enjoy puzzles by Fred Piscop? Then you’re in luck. The August issue of Games World of Puzzles features two of his challenging head-scratchers: “Split Decisions” & a cryptic crossword. Sharpen a pencil, pour yourself a hot cup of coffee, and start solving!

Lollapuzzoola 18 is already sold out! But just because you can’t be in NYC next Saturday to participate in this awesome crossword tournament in person doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the puzzles. See here for more info about its At Home Division: bemoresmarter.com/lollapuzzoola1…

HOUSTON 🌇 Meet me at Kindred Stories on August 27th for Live Puzzling with Black Crossword ✏️ We’ll have puzzles, games, and prizes. 😄 Tickets: kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/ev…

“If crossword people are in any business, though, it’s the business of finding solutions.” — Alan Connor theguardian.com/crosswords/cro…

The September issue of Games World of Puzzles is out now. It’s got a great mix of puzzles, as well as engaging articles and reviews about games of all sorts. Grab a copy and start solving!

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We eased into the September issue of Games World of Puzzles by solving “52-Skiddoo” first. Our favorite entry in the grid is a word that also happens to be the title of a song sung by lots of folks, including Danny Kaye and Lisa Loeb. Have you found it yet?

I’ll have to keep this in mind the next time I get stuck on a particularly difficult sudoku puzzle! Not that it will help, but…

“I enjoy the improvisational process of writing a themeless, but sometimes a theme hits you in the face, and I will nurture those rare instances into puzzles.” — Kate Hawkins

Does doing trivia quizzes with coworkers foster teamwork? Can solving logic puzzles help you climb the ladder of success? Check out Donna Talarico’s article “Workplace Wins” in the September issue of Games World of Puzzles to learn more. You’ll be glad you did!