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ThinkFun Solitaire Chess Review

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(More customer reviews)I have purchased numerous ThinkFun games. Our favorites include all versions of Rush Hour, Sudoku, Clever Castle, Zingo, S'Match, and Chocolate Fix. I've tried a few others which we like, but those are my favorite. This is a new one to add to the favorite list! Having spent the summer learning how to play Chess, I am very excited that we can use the rules of the chess pieces to solve logic puzzles. It is really, really well done! The goal of each card is to have the chess pieces capture the other pieces until only one is left standing. The game is set up in a grid, so that you can look up the answers in the order at which you need to move the pieces. Ex. A2 moves to B4, etc. etc. The chess pieces are in a sliding drawer underneath the case which holds the challenge cards. Just beware, the cards are difficult to get out at first. It took some effort to slide them out.

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Solitaire Chess. It s not chess, but uses the rules of chess to help you learn the game or sharpen your skills. Solitaire Chess takes the best part of the game eliminating your opponent s pieces and makes it the goal of this fun and fast-paced logic puzzle. Your problem-solving and sequential logic skills are put to the test as you plan your strategy to eliminate all of the pieces from the game board except one, using only traditional chess moves. Includes 60 beginner- to expert-level challenges, 10 chess pieces, and a storage bag. How to play: You start with 10 chess pieces two each of the Knight, Rook, Pawn and Bishop, one each of the King and Queen and 60 challenges. Choose a challenge card and set up the chess pieces on the board as indicated. Then, using the rules of chess to plan your strategy, move the pieces one by one to capture the other pieces. When only one piece remains on the board, you win! Once you ve solved a challenge, move on to the next, more difficult one. Ages 8 to adult. Learn chess or deepen your strategic understanding of the game with Solitaire Chess from Brookstone. Order today!

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ThinkFun Brick by Brick Review

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(More customer reviews)This game is so much fun! I purchased it years ago, and raced through it! I am 23 years old, and still like to pick it up once in a while - it challenges me to this day. The cards you are given look easy, but as you work your way through the deck you realize it's not as easy as you think. People of any age group will find it fun, but addictive. As you play, you learn to visualize things in a new way, which is useful in real life. The back of the cards have hints in case you get stuck - one hint shows where a few pieces go; the other hint shows the rest. You can use whichever hint you feel you need more. All around, this is a fun game that doesn't take long to learn and can be enjoyed by everyone!

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One of our most popular building puzzle! Using just five puzzle pieces, players try to construct 60 different configurations to match the game cards. Entertaining andfun, and a great creativity skill-builder! Solutions included. New travel bag forportability. Winner of the Great American Toy Test - 1995, Games Magazine Games 100 List - 1992, 1993 and the WRTV Toy Chest - 1993 .

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ThinkFun Rush Hour Ultimate Collector's Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought this game as a gift for my 11 year old who had already enjoyed the original version. The Collector's Edition has 156 puzzles. The only surprise was the size of the game itself. While the original version is portable for taking on trips, the Collector's Edition is a full size 15"x15" base with large pieces. There is a storage drawer for all the 156 cards. Overall a very good investment.

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This coffee table version of the classic Rush Hour game is packed with 155 challenges spanning five levels: Beginner to Grand Master.It is complete with a raised game board, parking spaces for the cars and trucks, a billboard to hold the challenge being played, a storage drawer for all the challenges and an exit ramp!The sleek, new look keeps players solving challenge after challenge in style!Ages 8 & Up.For 1 Player.

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ThinkFun Hot Spot Review

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(More customer reviews)We got this for our 6 year old but it is too hard for her. I think our 10 year old will like it more, if we can get her to try it.
I love how the game is self-contained- the game board serves as the case. So it would be good for travelling and easy to store. All of the components are very well made.
My only complaint are the cryptic instructions. My wife gave up on figuring out how to play so I gave it a chance. It took me almost an hour. We both have college degrees, so it's not like we're lacking in the brain department.
Overall the rules are simple; here are some clues that would have saved us some time...
-The pieces are only numbered for the sake of the solution instructions on the back of the cards
-all pieces can jump any way at any time, except diagonally and not when two large pieces end up next to each other
-the solution instructions on the back of the cards say the piece number (1-9, or X), and what direction it should jump, so "1R, XU" means to jump piece 1 to the right, and then jump the red X piece upwards.

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The goal is to hop your red robot over obstacles to reach the red hot spot on the game board. Includes one red hero robot (X), one Hot Spot Game Grid with storage compartment, five Green Robots (1-5), four Blue Robots (6-9), instructions and 40 mind challenge cards - solutions included.

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ThinkFun Rush Hour Deluxe Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)I hate to give the one-star review to Traffic Jam, but the Deluxe version is really awful. (I have owned both the Deluxe version and the original version.) Apparently, Amazon also hates me to give a one-star review, too, as this is the third time I have tried to publish this 1-star review.
The board and playing pieces are exactly the same size and shape as the original version of Traffic Jam, but in the Deluxe version, the playing pieces have a metallic paint on them that chips off.
Also, in the original version, there is a little drawer beneath the playing board used for storing the cards, unlike the Deluxe version which has no storage drawer.
The original version comes with a carrying case, and the cards, board, and playing pieces all fit neatly into it. The deluxe version is not similarly portable, and the game board, cards, and playing pieces are stored in the flocked plastic molded insert inside the box.
So, while the game itself is still fun, challenging, and totally addictive, this "Deluxe" version is a real stinker when compared to the original!

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Get ready for bumper to bumper fun in the most extreme Rush Hour adventure| Rush Hour Deluxe is designed for maximum performance with 60 all-time favorite challenges, including exciting levels of play from beginner to grand master. The flashy new design will help kids race out of gridlock in style, as they shift their fiery red car in overdrive to reach the finish line. Complete with a collector's storage box and built-in instructions for easy travel, this ultimate game of fun and strategy is guaranteed to satisfy.

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ThinkFun Serpentiles Review

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(More customer reviews)We learned about Serpentiles from the grandparents and decided we needed a set for home. It is a great way to interact with your kids, see them solve challenging spatial problems, and enjoy the company of the entire family. We play it during breakfast on the weekends and it makes for a great discussion starter. Give it a go if you enjoy puzzles; you won't be disappointed.

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The long and winding road is the only way to win this game! Players must line up the tiles to create one long, continuous line, but they have to alternate colors. And there are more surprises in store. ThinkFun. Ages: 8+

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ThinkFun Square By Square Review

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(More customer reviews)My daughter (12) and I like to find new 'car' games. We keep a couple games in the car so when we go out to eat or end up some place where we have to wait, we have something to do. This game is the perfect size and is fun because the two of us can work on it together. It isn't too hard for the kid and just challenging enough to keep my brain occupied.
It is also a good one to play for a while and then put away for a couple months. That way it seems fresh.
Of course I would always like MORE puzzle cards to figure out, but for the price (and free shipping when this was written) - it is great! Cheaper than the store where we first saw it.

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Here's the latest mind-boggling, brain-bending challenge from the makers of Shape-By-Shape, Brick-By-Brick and Block-By-Block. Match the patterns from 60 different puzzle cards using the 14 puzzle pieces provided. With six green pieces and eight blue pieces, how hard can it be' You'll find out when the last piece doesn't fit! If you're stuck, flip the cards over for two-part hints to the solution. The puzzle fits neatly into a sturdy plastic frame, and the card deck fits inside the drawer for storage.

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ThinkFun Rush Hour Review

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(More customer reviews)The concept is so simple it's ingenious. Drive your car in a straight line. But if you've ever been in NY during rush hour, you know that's not always easy. I am of course referring to gridlock, that bane of city traffic, when no cars can move. Well in Rush Hour, you get to move around all the cars and trucks to clear a path for yourself. The game comes with a set of cards (easily stored in the plastic tray) that show where to set up the cars. That takes a minute, but some of the puzzles take a long time to solve. They range from very easy to very hard. And Binary Arts sells extra card sets so the fun never ends! This game is sure to make a lot of kids into civil engineers. As for durability, you could probably throw this game out the window while driving on the highway, and it would be ok. Just better hope it's not rush hour!

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Rush Hour is the mind-challenging game of pure bumper-to-bumper fun! Players set up the cars and trucks on a game grid to match one of forty color-coded challenge cards, and then try to maneuver the red car to escape the gridlock. Four levels of play range from beginner to expert. Measures 9"W x 8"H x 2.5"D.

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