If your child is already old enough to play with complex LEGO sets and is ready to go deeper, you can stop reading right now and buy LEGO Boost. It’s. That. Good. The set combines real programming skills with fantastic interactive robots so that kids will enjoy learning the foundations …
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Snap Circuits 3D Illumination Review: Electronics Kit Bliss
Snap Circuits 3D Illumination is another brilliant entry in the Snap Circuits series that continues the line’s fun and educational experiments with electronics. This edition offers the chance to explore various light projects, including mirrors, projectors and light sensors. As part of the “3D” branch of Snap Circuits, young engineers …
Read More »Review: IQ Link, A Brainy Road-Trip Game
Are you planning a trip? Or perhaps there’s limited space at home or in your classroom? IQ Link is a tidy, compact, very portable little package of fun for everyone who likes logic puzzles. Each puzzle takes just a few minutes on the beginning levels. Or, just one challenge can …
Read More »Rush to Read About Rush Hour, A Rich Classic
Rush Hour is the game that started it all for ThinkFun and has spawned a dynasty of follow-up games in the same series. The concept is simple: slide cars until you create a path for the red car to drive out. You’ll quickly become engrossed as you use logic and …
Read More »Set, The Card Game: A Rich Classic Review
Set is the paragon of what a learning game should be. It’s fun, gives your brain a great workout, and is easily adapted for all ages. Set is inexpensive and very portable, so bring it with you often. We’ve given Set our Rich Classic award because it deserves a place …
Read More »Our “Heavy” Review of Gravity Maze
Gravity Maze combines 3D building skills with logic and strategy to provide a unique “marble run” puzzle that pre-teens and adults will love. Gravity Maze is made by ThinkFun and is one of their most popular products; you’ll see why it’s a perennial best-selling logic puzzle in our full review, …
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