brainPLAY Nearly Impossible Puzzles

Give kids the ultimate brain workout with puzzles that are nearly impossible to solve!

Work through more than 200 brain-benders—including our most complex Hidden Pictures puzzles, mazes, logic problems and wordplay—and unleash your child’s inner genius!

With 176 pages of super-hard, screen-free fun, this book is perfect for puzzling pros looking for new challenges. Plus, each puzzle is multilayered to keep kids engaged for hours of brain-boosting play. Puzzlers will:

• wind their way through a tricky ropes course
• find the gnome among many mushrooms
• seek and find objects at a busy bunny pizzeria and much more!

While kids have a blast completing the puzzles, they’ll also build confidence, flex their creativity and sharpen their critical thinking skills. And bonus: brainPLAY Nearly Impossible Puzzles is packed with fresh, fun art and designs—a terrific solution for every “I’m bored” moment.

Crafted by the puzzle people at Highlights, brainPLAY activity books are perfect for:

• kids ages 7+ who love Highlights puzzles and are ready for more of a challenge
• grown-ups who want to keep kids engaged, boost academic skills and build self-confidence
• kids-at-heart, teens and adults who can’t get enough logic puzzles and love brainteasers with fun visuals

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs