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Utterly Perplexed and Addicted

I was sent three amazing 3D maze puzzles to play with and review. They are called Perplexus and they are from PlaSmart Inc. I received the Perplexus Original, Perplexus Rookie and Perplexus Epic. All I can say to these is Wow, and then shake my hands in the air in frustration because I haven’t completed even one of these yet, but I keep trying.

What exactly is a 3D maze puzzle?

The Perplexus (@perplexusuk) is a clear ball with a maze contained within and one silver ball bearing. It is up to you to move this ball bearing through a series of obstacles to get to the end of the maze. Each obstacle is tricky in its own way. Maybe you have to hold the Perplexus so that the ball bearing leans against one side of a track because there is no other side. You will find yourself twisting and turning, holding your breath and carefully coaxing this little silver ball along the maze. This is a truly engaging toy that causes you to think in 3 dimensions. You have to think ahead to make sure that you don’t drop the ball bearing from the track. Continue reading Utterly Perplexed and Addicted

Review/Giveaway: ThinkFun’s Rush Hour

Rush Hour! game by ThinkFun!

I was given a download code for the iPad App version of Rush Hour, a popular puzzle game from ThinkFun! I first learned about this game from our friends Amy and Ryan. Amy had this for her son, Mason. I was drawn to the game because the pieces were shaped like cars and trucks. Ryan and Amy had the physical Rush Hour game and the iPad app captures the fun of the game perfectly. Continue reading Review/Giveaway: ThinkFun’s Rush Hour