Abstract: An electronic puzzle game device for players/students. The device includes a memory for storing code corresponding to a plurality of sets of alpha-numeric symbols, each set comprising a puzzle. A display is provided for visibly indicating a selected puzzle. In the preferred embodiment, a player can vary the degree of difficulty of the displayed puzzle which generally includes a topic together with a selected number of letter cues. A player or student will preferably list words which start with the randomly selected letter cues and correspond to the displayed topic. A timer serves to determine the length of the time period a player has to solve the puzzle. In one embodiment, audible signals, including the counting down of the timer and the ending of the timer cycle are provided.