Puzzle Reviews

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Harold and the Purple Crayon Game

Made by Briarpatch

Age Group: 4 - 6 years

Amazon base price: $19.99

Just like the hero of Crockett Johnson's beloved children's books, kids can exercise their imagination and sense of adventure with the Harold and the Purple Crayon Game. In this simple but entertaining game of storytelling and memory, youngsters use the purple marker on the dry-erase board to draw one of the 54 word/picture cards, incorporating the object in the first line of a story. As the story progresses, the challenge for subsequent players is to repeat the ever-growing tale in correct object order. Make a mistake in the sequence and you're out; if the sole remaining player can recount the story in its proper order, they win. Why not give them the honor of cleaning the drawings off the board with a paper towel so you can play again? It's a game that conditions many young skills--drawing, retention, oral--and parents may hear some very sophisticated stories, full of prose as purple as Harold's crayon. --Tony Mason

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Great for the imaginative mind

First of all, we love Harold and the Purple Crayon book. So we are pre-disposed to liking this game...

But I think most kids (and parents) will like this game for several reasons: It is a very simple game: one picks a card, then draws the picture shown on the card; one re-tells whatever that has been said by others in the right order, then one makes up a one-sentence story that includes the picture drawn. It is an ever-changing game: depending on which card is drawn and how one makes up the story, each game is different. If a parent (or a quick thinking kid) can inject an unexpected twist now and then, the story can get hilarious. The game encourages imaginative thinking and helps kids learn story-telling (sequence, logic, interest etc). Age does not seem to matter in this game: 4 year olds can play along with teenagers and grown-ups (though some 4 year olds may need a little help drawing).

Highly recommend it.

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Fun for the whole family

We got this for Christmas and have played it many times already. From an educational perspective, it develops the kids'imagination, drawing skills and memory. From a fun perspective, it is an awesome game for the whole family! It's one of the few games my husband and I truly enjoy playing with the kids. I don't know why they have an upper age of 6/7 - I would say more like 99!

Cute game

We like this game. It gets the younger kids creating and feeling good about their creations. Cute!

Phoney Baloney Game

Made by Thing-O

Amazon base price: $29.99

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Family game player

We played Phoney Baloney five or six times last week. Once for a party and the other times as a family. Once we didn't even finish the game because we started talking about one of the subjects in the game. We also use the cards as topics for our home schooling. We received our game as a gift, then later gave two as gifts to our friends. The only thing that could be improved is the card holder. It's no big deal and doesn't change the game, but it should be made of plastic instead of card board. The rest is great.

A rivalry of knowledge!

Outwit and outsmart your opponents, but not with the right answer. This time, you have to choose the wrong answers. The more answers that you get that are wrong, the more points you get. Confusing, right? Not at all. You get on a roll going as fast as you can to beat your opponents for an intriguing and fun game. Plus, this helps you understand the rule of elimination. So even if you don't know the right answer, you can choose the ones that you know are obviopusly wrong. Or you can just geuss.

Just like you did on your tests at school, right?

Better than Trivia Pursuit

Phoney Baloney gives interesting facts before asking the question. These facts, as well as that all players participate on every turn, has led to fun family times and good discussions. It's also the only game I know where there can be more than one winner. Phoney Baloney is a winner.

10 Piece Dora the Explorer Stack and Play Blocks Set

Made by Great American Puzzle Factory

Age Group: 24 months - 5 years

Amazon base price: $19.99

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HOURS OF EDUCATIONAL FUN!!!!!

I got these blocks for my son at 20 mos.He plays with them 5 times a day at minimum. He stacks them up and sideways. He is now 2yrs old and counts them 1-10 as he stacks them. They have the numbers in spanish too and he can count to 10 in Spanish as well. They are a great way to interact with your child and teach him how to count. Of course he likes to point to Dora and Boots too. I have a 6 month old, and when I need to focus on her I say "go get your Dora blocks" and it occupies him long enough for me to feed the baby. These blocks are a must have! Since they stack inside he likes to clean them up too. They are very sturdy but made of cardboard that you can clean with a paper towel. I recommend these blocks for every toddler. They are on my gift giving list.

fun toy

I got these blocks as a gift when my daughter was born, it was her first toy!
she loves to stack the blocks, and loves to knock them down, and tries to nest them with decent results. I found these blocks to be somewhat durable, I dont have this exact toy, but a similar one. however, I recently purchased a full set of wooden blocks because my daughter got frustrated when she tried to build, and the blocks "nested".
Im glad I have both toys though!

my girls love this toy

I have 3 girls ages 3 1/2 and my twins are 2 1/2. They all love these blocks. I almost didn't order them because I wondered if my girls were too old for them, but they love building the tower then knocking it down or naming the characters on each block and counting them.

They are made of cardboard and in everyday use someone fell on one of them and that block is broken. I taped it back together, but I wish they were a little more sturdy. If nobody fell on it they would be fine.

Dinosaur 48-piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Made by Melissa & Doug

Age Group: 36 months - 7 years

Amazon base price: $9.99

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2-yr. old daughter LOVES matching 3D dinos to photos

What a neat puzzle! My brother sent it for our daughter as a surprise and we all love the puzzle. Our 27-mo. old daughter adores dinosaurs and especially loves matching her 3D plastic dinosaurs to the pictures in this puzzle (we've left the plastic on for now so she can do this with ease). The colors are great and the dinosaurs depicted in a life-like (but not scary) manner. There are 13 different dinos pictures and they are all clearly labeled in the B&W picture that comes on a sheet on the back of the puzzle. Wonderful product.

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Excellent puzzle but quality could be better

My son is nuts for this puzzle, which he got when he was 3 1/2 and is still nuts about at age 4. It's got so many different dinosaurs that it's very visually engaging. He never bothers to look at the "completed picture" to do puzzles so it didn't bother him that there isn't a color picture of what the puzzle should look like, just a black and white drawing.
However, the very first time he played with this one of the pieces split slightly and the paper came off. A few days later another piece did the same thing. They need to use a higher quality plywood. However, he's been playing with it like crazy and none of the other pieces have split.

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Great toy for parent and child interaction

I got this puzzle as a gift and it is the perfect size for a 3-4 year old. I find the small puzzles too easy and the really big ones too hard. He needs help on this puzzle, but can do a majority by himself. I would recommend this to any parent who likes to sit down and have a small project to do with a child.

Double Take Game

Made by Mag Nif

Amazon base price: $7.99

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Fun Stuff

This is a fun toy. I took mine to a get-together with friends, and we had a lot of fun trying to, and seeing how fast we could, put it together in both d's (times ranged from five or six minutes to people giving up). Besides being a really neat idea, it's patriotic, too- something you can leave in the living room. If you like the rubik's cube (and even if you don't- I can never get it) you'll have a lot of fun with this. Definitely a 5!

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Works your brain

This is a fun puzzle for anytime. I like to keep it next to the couch so that people can enjoy it when they have an unoccupied minute. It's actually quite difficult to master. Fun, though. I love the patriotic motif.

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Fun!

This is a really great puzzle. It is complex enough to be a challenge, but it is good even for children. It is a cube first, with patriotic images on it, but this turns into a flat puzzle if you take it apart and put it back together in the right way. It is really fun!

Pictures Under Pieces: Farm

Made by Melissa & Doug

Age Group: 24 months - 5 years

Amazon base price: $9.99

Lift the pieces in this sturdy wooden puzzle to reveal the animals hiding under the colorful farm scene. A barn, a truck, a chicken coop, a haystack, a wagon, and bushes hide a collection of animals, including pigs wallowing in the mud, chickens roosting, a cat perching up high in the barn, and a cow waiting to be milked, plus a horse, dogs, and ducks. Assemble the puzzle again to put everyone away until the next game of peekaboo. This is a terrific puzzle for the very young--each of the approximately 1.5-by-3-inch pieces features a grip knob to help maneuver the pieces into place. --Richard Farr

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Wholesome fun for kids starting at age one!

I bought this puzzle when my firstborn was one year old and he has loved playing with it as has his little brother. There is something very appealing (and wholesome) about kids loving farm animals...even those living in the suburbs with no farm in sight.

As with all the wooden peg puzzles from this manufacturer, the quality is high and they are very durable. The key to this brand, unlike others in same price range, is that the photo is idential underneath as on the piece itself. This is key for one year olds and even two year olds to master using the puzzle. I have seen both my kids struggle when 1 or 2 with different puzzles that are blank underneath or worse, show a different scene under the piece than on the piece.

I think it is wise to start off right at age one with the wooden peg puzzles as a plaything. My kids also play with the pieces separately from just making the puzzle. After they've mastered matching the piece and fitting it in, usually when they are around 2 they can do the different puzzles that don't have the image underneath.

Doing matching exercises and fitting these pieces into their proper places aids with hand eye coordination and thinking skills. Every child should have several of these puzzles of their own to play with.

The puzzle holder by this manufacturer is very useful to store the puzzles when they are not being played with and I highly recommend that as well.

This is a great gift for any holiday!

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Never too young for this puzzle

The smallest piece is about 1 1/2"x2 1/2". The pegs are not removable even by hands of adults. The company guaranteed non-toxic and child-safe(age 2-4) on the back of this toy.
The board and puzzle pieces are thick and very durable.
The pictures are colorful and cute. Children show an interest in the farm animals in their early age. I think you can teach these animals to babies and show them how to fit the piece in the spot even they can't do it themselves. My son is 24 month old, and it's too easy for him. He still play but just to show me he can do it. I recommend to children, age 12 month and maybe younger with parent's supervision to prevent from choking just in case. The younger children will need your help to play with this toy anyway.... You might be able to find a bargain.

High quality puzzle that lasts

I got this puzzle for my girl's first birthday. She loves it. It is a very high quality toy that should last forever. The animals pictures are very colorful and well painted. She still chews on everything, but has not been able to damage this puzzle in any way. The pegs really help her pick up the peices and set them down (not in the right place yet), and the pegs are not removeable like I was worried about, but are buried deep in the wood and are very safe. I highly recommend this puzzle for all children over a year old.

Puzzles in Motion: Backstreet Boys

Made by Enteractive, Inc.

Amazon base price: $24.99
Used price: $9.95

Just imagine a Backstreet Boys music video that has been cut into little square pieces. The individual squares have been scrambled, rotated, or even mirrored. How quickly can you put the video clip back together? How well do you recognize the music clips with A.J., Brian, Howie D., Kevin, and Nick? Test your puzzle and musical skill at the same time!

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Backstreet boys

your a fan to the backstreetboys
I'm fan to nickcarter

Something for both the computer freak and BSB fan to enjoy!

This is the best computer game out there...especially if you're a huge Backstreet fan, like me! I haven't played this computer game yet but I'm dyin' to try it 'cause it looks soooo cool. If you're a Backstreet fan - even if you're not good with computers 'cause you can just get somebody to teach you - you should definitely must own this item for your Backstreet Collection. It's a great buy and you won't be disappointed. Say you're buying this for a friend to make an excuse to buy this for yourself!

Great gift for someone... or for yourself!

It is a great game that takes a lot of skill and strategy to figure out how to put the music videos together. Even if you aren't a backstreet boys fan, anybody would want to have this mind boggling game.

Logical

Made by Electro Source Inc.

Age Group: 5 years and up

Amazon base price: $29.99
Used price: $21.95
Buy one from zShops for: $57.98

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Highly addictive...

If you like puzzle games, then this game is for you. The object is to fill "gears" with four marbles of the same color. Once filled they will "explode". After all the gears have had marbles explode once you advance to the next level. The password feature is great also, because you can start where you left off. The levels get increasingly difficult, but it's not overly frustrating. The controls are easy once you know them. There are "traffic light" levels where you have to have the marbles explode in the order of colors displayed on the traffic light. There are also color blockers, transporters, directional arrows, etc. There is also a time limit to complete each level as well as a time limit to get a marble into play. If you can find this game, it's an absolute must have for any puzzle gamer.

Wonderful!

This is such a great game. I'm a 22 year old female who is addicted to puzzle games for Gameboy. I got this one and cannot stop playing it! It has a password feature so you don't have to keep going through levels that you've already completed. I highly suggest it if you like puzzle games!!

Too much fun!

This is a great game for puzzle lovers. I got hooked, got my mom/sister/brother/nine year old son hooked. The premise is very simple, just one or two controls to remember when playing, but the combinations start out fun and then get better. I would highly recommend this game to anyone who likes shanghai, tetris, or logic/puzzles.

Bomberman Max Challenger Red

Made by Vivendi Universal

Age Group: 5 years and up

Amazon base price: $5.98
List price: $29.99 (that's 80% off!)
Used price: $6.75
Buy one from zShops for: $21.59

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Max!

The title Max stands for something. That max is for max fun. It s unusual and fun game tactics make it worthwhile and fun. Its use of infrared technolgy makes it interesting. I highly recommend it for all action and RPG fans.

This is a !FUN! game!

IF your a lover of the clasic bomberman style (i.e. top view) then you'le love this new GB game. Its a very fun game and challenging. You'le have a blast (no pun intended)!

Fun

If u liked the old Bomberman games you'le love this! Its the old school style of Bomberman from the top veiw! If your considering to buy this you should it is very FUN!

Pets 24-piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Made by Melissa & Doug

Age Group: 36 months - 6 years

Amazon base price: $9.99

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puzzles

I bought this puzzle for my nephews and they simply love it each time they visit me they play with this one puzzle all the time . It is not the pet puzzle it is the one with dinosaurs by Melissa & Doug. It is fantastic the way it holds there interest.

Thankyou
Tammy

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great quality

My daughter loves this puzzle, and she is picky about toys and puzzles. The wooden frame is very helpful and the pieces are sturdy and fit together nicely. I bought it for her when she was nearly three.

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Not one of Melissa & Doug's best ideas

First of all I am a huge fan of Melissa & Doug BUT this wooden interlocking puzzle has a definite design flaw. The pieces fit very tightly and as the child tries to take them apart the little knobby pieces break off. Within a couple days several pieces had broken which really takes away from the completed picture and makes the puzzle even more difficult. Since most people would buy this puzzle thinking it would be MORE durable being made out of wood I think they would be disappointed for the price.

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