Puzzles are different types of games or problems which are presented to people, to test their ability to solve them. Puzzles challenge a person to think logically and find solutions, to put random pieces of the puzzle together to complete the intended objective. People who are good at working backwards to figure out the solution will be generally good at solving puzzles since the main idea is to put back together, what’s in pieces. These are games which have been developed since the early 1700’s, called jigsaw puzzles. An image or a pattern is formed when you try and put together all the individual pieces. Some are time trial wherein the puzzle has to be solved within the stipulated time. others are simply leisure ones which are played over a long weekend to relax and bond with the person you are playing with. Puzzles generally boost analytical thinking and logical reasons to understand different shapes, sizes and how to make them all fit together. The ability to recognize patterns and put them all together to match the image which normally acts as a guide. The evolution started when a British engraver named John Spilsbury had created an innovative method to use puzzles as a mean to teach geography.

Puzzles have evolved over the years in terms of difficulty and interest for that matter. More and more interesting variants are being developed to test one’s ingenuity and also boost brain power which makes them more than just another form of entertainment. There are a number of benefits when it comes to solving puzzles. Puzzles enhance abilities: One of the major points to be noted, puzzles educate and enhance your logical and reasoning skills. To solve a puzzle one must apply and think of a way to find solutions, this helps boost brain power. Puzzles also help immensely with your concentration since attention to detail is key for finding a solution. Research and language is also enhanced when it comes to solving word and trivia puzzles, which also boosts your creative abilities. Increased productivity: Puzzles make any content interesting and easy to understand. Illustrative puzzles which are also educational at the same time provide dual benefits to make people learn, grasp and understand things in a very interesting and fun way. This in turn also increases a person’s overall productivity. Social skills: Puzzles can be single player or multiplayer, depending on the type and overall theme designed for the puzzle.

Technology has evolved leaps and bounds, especially when it comes to the evolution of classic games. Puzzles which have been around since their inception in 1760 by John Splisbury are now gaining popularity on the digital domain. With almost everyone going online or playing games on smart phones and tablet devices, puzzles have adapted themselves to suit the current trends. Some of the best classic puzzle games are now trending on android and IOS platforms designed for smartphones and iPads. However, there are a number of genres which are more popular than the rest. Action puzzle: The game is generally played in real time environment where the player is required to solve the puzzle with a time limit mostly. In case of a multiplayer game, players interact with each other on live chat whilst playing the game. Action and arcade puzzle games developed for smartphone platforms are in rising demand when compared to other genres. Actions games need good timing and accuracy to employ your skills to the full extent. Picture puzzles: A very popular puzzle game which combines both your visual and logical skills to identify certain hidden objects within a picture frame. The picture is very detailed and attention to detail is what helps you to solve the picture puzzle and also within the stipulated time limit.