Review: Block Chain™ – Linked Brainteaser Cubes- From ThinkFun

Block Chain Pirates
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ThinkFun sent us an early sample of their latest Brain Teaser, Block Chain, for free to check out and review. Opinions are our own.The Block Chain™ Brainteaser game from ThinkFun is a rather interesting one. We selected their Pirates themed set. There will also be unicorns and robot themed sets. Inside the package are three cubes, each made of three 4 paneled cubes that are moved and manipulated around to show something specific. Each cube has a different solution. The easiest cube is the first one where you either show a treasure chest or what is inside the treasure chest. The next and more challenging cube has you solve by having six different colors and six different symbols showing for a correct solution. The final cube is the hardest and the one I have not been able to solve… yet. This cube has a maze on it like a treasure map with 4 different trails of varying colors. You must solve the cube and have every trail connected to the correct colors.

Each cube is made of a heavy duty flexible plastic so there is some give as you are manipulating the cubes. You’re also going to be moving the cubes around over and over and they need to remain durable.

Simplest Block Chain Puzzle
This is the simplest Block Chain™ puzzle. You need to either show the treasure chest of the treasure inside.

Level Two Block Chain Puzzle
The Level Two puzzle must show all 6 colors and six different symbols.

Most Difficult Block Chain Puzzle
The Most Difficult Puzzle has four paths of varying colors. All paths must connect correctly. This is not solved. I am only able to get 3 of the six sides at a time so far.

Andy and I both tried these out and had a good time solving the puzzles. Andy has been solving a simple puzzle all Summer on Cape Cod so I thought he could stand to have something more challenging to try and solve. I think we have a winner because he has not solved any yet and that has just driven him to try again and again. He knows that there is a solution and that he can find it, eventually.

These are not available yet. They release in Early February. Be sure to check out the ThinkFun website for more information as we get closer to release date. In the meantime check out these teaser videos about each version of the brain teaser.

Block Chain (Combo)