39 Best gifts for Math Geeks - Puzzle Edition

If we were to create a list of the best gifts for math geeks, every gift should be about numbers and math right? Not like they don't get enough of it!

But instead of giving them actual math problems on paper, or some random algebraic calculations to figure out, why not just puzzles with a math theme! We think that these puzzle gifts will actually sooth their minds and create lots of fun for them.

And with these puzzle gifts in hand, they can show off their talents to all their friends and family and have them join in on the fun!

These are indeed the best gifts for math geeks!

Math Challenge 1-9 Puzzle

This puzzle is presented with nine pieces containing the digits 1 to 9 and four pieces with a math operation (such as +, -, x, /)  on both sides of the piece. The challenge is to insert them into the board to solve three problems

Star 26 Math Puzzle

This is a very difficult adult math puzzle. The goal is to get column and diagonal of the star , plus the inner ring of the star to add up to 26.

Math dice Puzzle

This is a fun little dice game. The goal is to combine the 3 scoring dice to match the target number.

IcoSoku Puzzle

This is a hands-on challenge with endless game play. The objective is to arrange the puzzle so that all of the dots touchings a number add up to that number. 

Math Puzzle

The goal of this beautiful wood puzzle is to take apart and reassemble the wooden pieces.

Math Candles Magic Puzzle

This is an astounding math magic trick that leaves people with their chin on the floor. The objective is to predict the sum of the candles.

Math Maker Puzzle

This is a completely new construction game. The goal is to take apart and put back together the pieces.

Mathe Quadrat Puzzle

This is an interesting geometric packing puzzle. The objective is to remove the pieces from the four polygons and replace them back in their frames.

Vanishing Line Puzzle

This puzzle is made from floorboard material so it is very strong. The task is to count the lines - are there 12 or 13?

Napier's Bones Puzzle

This is wonderfully elegant in understanding and explaining how basic math works. This can be a valuable tool for educators. Plus every math geek should have one to better understand their roots.

Wizard Math Magic Cards in Box Puzzle

This is a predicting puzzle game. 6 hardwood cards have a different number lasered on each side and you, as the Wizard, will be able to quickly predict the sum of the numbers lying face up on the cards as arranged by a spectator. 

Brainiac 12 Math Magic Cards Puzzle

This is an amazing math trick. The effect is that you ask someone to select 3 sets of 3 different color cards and you will be able to tell them the sum total of the 3 sets of numbers.

Zahlendreher Puzzle

The objective is to arrange the 7 acrylic pieces so that in every row you have a correct equation. This is one of our favourite gifts for math geeks!

Mind Reader Animal Alpha Math Magic Cards

This is an advanced trick puzzle. Have someone think of any letter of the alphabet. You will be able to guess that letter by simply having him name the animals that contain the letter on the wooden cards provided.

Swords of Truth Puzzle

This is an astounding magic trick done with math. Let a spectator select one of the swords and then a number on that sword, keeping that number a secret. You can even have up to 8 people select a sword at random. You will be able to correctly name the number chosen.

Domino Dice Puzzle

This wooden puzzle game is made up of 6 different wooden "tiles" that have different numbers on them. The goal is to make a 2x3 rectangle with the 6 pieces.

Mathable Junior Puzzle

Mathable Jr. uses number tiles to make math Addition and Subtraction equations suitable for ages 5 and up.

Mathable Classic Puzzle

This is an addictive tile games that stimulate and strengthen math and laughing skills. The goal is to get rid of your tiles. Another of our favourite best gifts for math geeks!

Tabula+ Puzzle

This acrylic puzzle is a packing puzzle and a math puzzle in one! The goal is to fit all the pieces into the frame.

Shut the Box Game #1-48 Advanced version

This is a math skills and luck game for any number of players. High quality hardwood construction with wood burned numbers that will last a lifetime. It is a terrific math learning game.

Thales Puzzle

This is a unique, well crafted wooden puzzle. The goal is to arrange the numbers in the rows so that the sum is the same in all.

Wer Weiß Denn Sowas Puzzle

The objective of this difficult math-themed packing puzzle is to fit all nine pieces flat into the frame without overlapping.

Lo Shu Square Puzzle

There are multiple solutions to this puzzle. The objective of this puzzle is to make each line of tiles - horizontal, vertical and diagonal, must equal 38.

Braindice Puzzle

This is a incredible math game with thousands of challenges and solutions! The goal is to make the sum of the dots on each arm equal the middle dice.

Pizza Pie Puzzle

This is a math and logic puzzle. The objective is to arrange the numbered pieces such that the sum of the 2 numbers on the corner of any slice equal the sum of the 2 numbers on the corners of the opposing slice.

Most Perfect Magic Square 64 Puzzle

Many fascinating math qualities can be explored with this puzzle. The goal is to arrange the blocks such that every row, column and main diagonals add to the same number.

Fort Fearless Puzzle

This is a puzzle of moderate degree of difficulty; appropriate for ages 10 and up. The goal is to solve 9 different math/logic puzzles.

Bernoulli Puzzle

This is a madly challenging placement puzzle and made in laser-cut wood. The goal is to arrange the pieces so the sum in designated rectangles is the same.

Double Revolving Century Puzzle

This is a unique design and this one has 2 puzzles in 1. The object of both puzzles is to turn the 6 hardwood wheels such that all columns add to 100 at the same time.

Brainiac 9 Magic Cards Puzzle

Amazing magic is possible with these cards that use interesting math principles. There are essentially three 3-digit numbers. Have them add these 3 numbers together. Surprisingly, no matter how that cards are arranged, you will always be able to determine the number.

Mathekreis Puzzle

This puzzle is made on laser-cut wood. The objective is to remove all irregularly shaped pieces and reassemble them into the seven different geometry-based framed areas.

Heaths Deciphering Dice Puzzle

This puzzle consists of these 5 dice cubes bearing a different 3 digit number on each face – 30 numbers in all.  A spectator would roll the dice and the magician would quickly announce the sum of all the numbers.  

Wizard Cards Puzzle

This is a predicting puzzle game. 6 hardwood cards have a different number lasered on each side and you, as the Wizard, will be able to quickly predict the sum of the numbers lying face up on the cards as arranged by a spectator. 

Amazing Insight 99 cards

This is an amazing item that will predict any number between 1 and 99. This puzzle is made of high quality alder wood and it's really a collectible.

Arrow Tour Puzzle

This is an analytical puzzle. The goal is to place the 16 arrows, one to a cell such that they map a closed loop tour that visits every cell and ends up where it starts. I guess we have several favourite best gifts for math geeks and this is another one!

Washington Monument Puzzle

This is a great challenge for the math inclined as it is VERY difficult. The object of the puzzle is to get all 4 sides to add to 555. This one is probably our mostest favourite of the best gifts for math geeks.

Doomsday Day of the Week Calculator

This device can be used to quickly find the day of the week for any date between 1901 and 2099.  It is a high quality item 5.8” in diameter made from top grade maple veneer MDF for strength and beauty. 

60 Alpha Puzzle

This is a math puzzle from 1895 and also a word search puzzle. The goal is to arrange the numbers so each column adds to 60 and also rearrange the wheels such that each column of 4 letters forms a word. 

Mysterious Mind Reader Cards expanded set 61 cards

This set of 8 cards plus header card will allow you to predict any number chosen between 1 and 61. It is made of  high quality alder wood and deeply laser engraved.