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Sunday, December 30, 2012

ThinkFun Solitaire Chess Review

ThinkFun Solitaire Chess
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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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Friday, October 14, 2011

ThinkFun Shape By Shape Review

ThinkFun Shape By Shape
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I bought this as a party favor for my daughter's 5th year-old birthday. She loves tangrams and this is just an extension. Her friends have also enjoyed this and some parents have mentioned that their children cannot put this down. It is ideally suited for those who love to solve puzzles and have an affinity for spatial relationships.

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The ancient Chinese game of Tangrams becomes a fresh new puzzle adventure with Shape by Shape. Fourteen puzzle pieces fit together in a sturdy frame; players try to match the pieces to 60 different images on challenge cards. Teaches kids to match patterns and solve problems. Cards store in game. Hints to solutions included. Winner of the Games Magazine Games 100 List - 1997, Learning Magazine Teachers' Choice Award - 1997, National Association for Gifted Children Holiday Educational Toy List - 1997, National Association of Parenting Publications Honors Award - 1997and the Parents' Choice Silver Award - 1997.

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