Most people would agree there is always something mysterious about a coded message.  In a scene from the movie The Imitation Game (starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley) the young (computer scientist genius) Alan Turing and his friend Christopher are discussing cryptograms.  Christopher says they look difficult to solve, but it is possible as long as you have a key.  That’s why at Clue Detective’s our favourite puzzle game is crack the codeword! Each codeword puzzle has a unique (random) code.  Each number represents a letter; R might be 9 and X might ..read more

Most people know the concept of “right brain vs. left brain.” In essence, the idea is that each side of your brain handles different aspects of your thought process. The truth is much more complex than that, but conventional wisdom holds that the left side of the brain is where more logical thinking occurs and the right is where creativity and intuition reside. It’s not the most scientific way of looking at things, but it’s true that there’s a distinction between thinking logically and letting your imagination guide you. There are certain activities that can help you exercise one aspect or the ..read more

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By Catherine Eagleson Following months of lockdown, we are now in a period of readjustment, connecting with our families, friends and local communities.  Solving a puzzle is a game that is educational, fun, engaging and beneficial to mental health. It is suitable for any age, and it provides a way to focus on something positive.  The perfect place to do this is your public library.  Solving puzzles together as a group promotes health, wellbeing, and resilience for all participants. Group puzzle solving maintains social interaction and boosts knowledge   It is quite feasibl ..read more

The Clue Detective Puzzle Agency is committed to responding to the escalating mental health crisis in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Its mission is to promote the benefits of puzzling for mental health to assist those experiencing anxiety and other mental health issues. Clue Detective has launched a program called the Puzzling for Mental Health Initiative.  Mental illness can strike at any age and puzzling is a wonderful tool for engaging the brain. If ever a sufferer begins to feel low or anxious, they can respond in a positive way by training their brain to reach for a puzzle to foc ..read more

by Catherine Eagleson COVID puzzling activities such as crosswords, codewords, sudoku and trivia quizzes are all wonderful for keeping us engaged and focused, individually and in a group.  Research shows that these educational and engaging pastimes have never been more popular during our months of COVID lockdown.  They boost mental stimulation, as well as improving general knowledge and (digital) literacy skills.  It is natural to feel anxious in these uncertain times, but engaging your brain by sitting down and focusing on a puzzle can help. Puzzles are the ideal COVID-safe act ..read more

Clue Detective is of the firm belief that puzzling can help boost wellbeing. It stands committed to help public libraries actively respond to the mental health issues left in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is vital for people to remain connected, especially in times of isolation and lockdown, while remaining safe in their homes. One of the best things to do if a person is feeling anxious is to find a way to engage their brain. Puzzles are perfect because they provide a diversion, allowing the puzzler to focus on something other than the ‘main problem’; even if it is only for a little wh ..read more

Clue Detective is of the firm belief that puzzling can help boost wellbeing. It stands committed to help public libraries actively respond to the mental health issues left in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is vital for people to remain connected, especially in times of isolation and lockdown, while remaining safe in their homes. One of the best things to do if a person is feeling anxious is to find a way to engage their brain. Puzzles are perfect because they provide a diversion, allowing the puzzler to focus on something other than the ‘main problem’; even if it is only for a little wh ..read more

The challenge of fighting dementia is seen as one of the biggest health crises of our time.  A lot has been said and done to promote healthy living and incorporate various aspects of it in our everyday lives – avoiding junk food, exercising, taking vitamins etc. have all been a major points in the check-list so far. Perhaps not enough has been said about brain health and the effect puzzles have on the way our brains work; and more importantly, how they can help.   Research shows that solving puzzle games helps Alzheimers and Dementia sufferers Given the continual concern about t ..read more

by Catherine Eagleson COVID puzzling activities such as crosswords, codewords, sudoku and trivia quizzes are all wonderful for keeping us engaged and focused, individually and in a group.  Research shows that these educational and engaging pastimes have never been more popular during our months of COVID lockdown.  They boost mental stimulation, as well as improving general knowledge and (digital) literacy skills.  It is natural to feel anxious in these uncertain times, but engaging your brain by sitting down and focusing on a puzzle can help. Puzzles are the ideal COVID lockdown ..read more