Once the Advent calendars are out, it’s well and truly the start of the Yuletide. Sure, chocolate is a festive favourite, but there are some amazing alternatives. We’re here to help you count down to the big day with our round-up of puzzle advent calendars. Can we tempt you to introduce a little friendly competition to the family in the days leading up to Christmas?
If you make it to the end you’ll find a treat from us...
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www.lego.com
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A magical calendar that’s sure to get the kids excited, the LEGO Harry Potter Advent calendar
www.johnlewis.com
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Not quite an Advent calendar as it covers the 12 days of Christmas rather than the traditional 24
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This calendar is a combination of a puzzle book and Advent calendar. Read the book and tackle the
www.board-game.co.uk
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Another take on the escape room idea but without the digital component. In this calendar’s
www.menkind.co.uk
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A build-it-yourself electronic games Advent calendar where you collect a new electronic component
Nintendowww.thegamecollection.net
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With this calendar you’ll wake up each morning to a brand-new game to play! There are 25 different
www.temu.com
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A classic novelty gift found in Christmas crackers, the metal disentanglement puzzle is trickier
www.wentworthpuzzles.com
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This calendar features a base jigsaw featuring irregular shaped pieces for an added challenge. It
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No reason why the family pooch should miss out on the fun — with this snuffle mat, you could
www.notonthehighstreet.com
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Why not create your own puzzles-themed countdown? Invest in a fill-your-own Advent calendar and it