WACKO

WACKO in Los Feliz is known for its huge, eclectic mix of gifts, novelties, books, art, and especially its puzzle and games section, which sits among many collectible and pop culture items. Their inventory in the puzzles category includes jigsaws, board games, card games, brain teasers, and niche or novelty puzzles, often with odd or artistic themes. Since the store also hosts a large “Games, Puzzles + Playing Cards” category online, you can expect a mix of standard and offbeat puzzle sets in person. The atmosphere encourages browsing, with unusual items nearby which sometimes inspire complementary puzzle choices (e.g. retro, geeky, art‑inspired). The staff are friendly and knowledgeable enough to help point you towards puzzles of a given difficulty, theme, or age group. For someone who likes puzzles more than just mass market sets, WACKO is a strong stop—because you’re likely to find both mainstream and unusual puzzles that big chain stores might not carry.