Think Fun 44001012 ThinkFun Domino Maze STEM Toy and Logic Game for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up - Combines the Fun of Dominos With the Challenge of a Puzzle

I am an avid board game fan with a collection that spans well over 100 core boxes, expansions, etc. But, before ThinkFun, I didn't own any sins.cgle player board games. Now I'm awash with single player board games, and Circuit Maze is the newest addition to the fold. And, did I mention...? It's electrified!In the box is a blue 5x5 game grid, 60 challenge cards, 2 legend cards, 1 linked positive/negative token, 3 beacons, and 13 pathway tokens. You use the challenge cards to layout each puzzle. You're then given a list of the pathway tokens you must use to light up the appropriate beacons. Each challenge card gets progressively more difficult. Now, in solving your electrical circuit puzzle there are a few things you must avoid so as not to damage your tokens/beacons. But, don't stress too much, these are explained in relatively simple language with accompanying illustrations in the instruction booklet. To that end you'll also learn some of the basics about electricity, current, resistance, all why the game builds on your sequential reasoning and logic skills.Because this is an "electric current" logic game, you will need 3 AAA batteries which, unfortunately, are not included. Don't let that stop you. The game is fun, and at the higher challenge levels it can be a formidable brain teaser, which I absolutely love. I did have some issues with the blue game board being a bit too squishy, which meant the pieces weren't always completely seated, they would occasionally pop out of place or give a false negative on an otherwise successful solution.Pros:- Challenging puzzles- Educational difficulty curve- Quality materials (for the most part)Cons:- Batteries not included- Possibility of frying your pieces- "Squishy" game boardTakeaway:Another great single player, logic game from ThinkFun.This product was provided for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

The media could not be loaded.  It's well built, fun, and a great break from your phone screen. It has well written instructions that quickly and easily guide you to understand the how the cards and game work. It's easily adaptable for a group setting by using your own timer, to see how many cards someone can get in a given time period. I look forward to trying it with my nephews.

Fun and challenging. Would be nice if cards were held in board and there was a lid. Think Boggle- it all stores in the bottom and pieces don’t get lost. Also, laser could be a bit brighter. I guess it’s to keep people from shining their eyes or something but it’s difficult to see in a bright room.Fun and challenging though. We all enjoy playing!

I tested it before gifting it and everything was working great. I had an unused small drawstring bag for brewing looseleaf tea, that I put over the main piece after putting in batteries. Other reviews say if a circuit accidentally forms in storage it can drain your batteries so really, a bag/box for isolating the power should be included. Changing the batteries is a bit of a pain (needs a screwdriver) so you don't want to risk draining them.The game itself seems pretty fun. I was bad at electricity back in highschool Physics classes, which is why I wanted to give my young relatives this game to help them get electricity concepts into their brains early on. But even a dolt like me can readily understand this game. I really don't think you even need to read the instructions, just dive in, as it's obvious what to do. You can read the instructions for ideas when you have trouble winning a round. My point is that even though electricity is confusing and complicated (to some of us!), this game is not.Aside from the twists the electricity adds, this is similar to games like Sudoku or Tetris. You are arranging a set of items according to simple rules. I love those sorts of games so I liked this a lot too.I also like that it is silent. It may have been more appealing to some kids if sound effects went off when the lights do but parents, and even some kids, get very tired of noisy toys.Fun, educational, peaceful... it's really an ideal gift. We gave it to 9 & 11 year olds but it seems like it would be great for a clever younger child (maybe as young as 7?) or a playful adult.

My husband (electrician) saw this and thought it would be fun to experiment with. And while he knows a lot about circuits- even this had him some what confused/challanged. There are different levels of difficulty. The hardest level is forsure “hard” haha. It had him stumped and he’s a master electrician.

We have bought nearly all the Think Fun Games and like them all. They are great logic puzzles so kids can learn and be challenged while they play. In addition to this one, ourother favorites are Chocolate Fix, Domino Rally, Rush Hour, and the Circuit Maze.

The concept is great for children, however half the time the pieces do not actually click in place and even if they are in the correct order the circuit does not light up. Disappointed in this flaw because learning circuits is great for children but they get frustrated when the circuit is correct but not lit up.

Very nice gift and was greatly appreciated

I ordered the ThinkFun Circuit Maze for my kids as a recent holiday gift. They have been using the circuit maze for a few months now and really enjoy playing with it. My kids range from 9-12 and some of them moved quickly from beginner to advanced level as we found the beginner level not that challenging. We had their 5-year-old cousin use the toy and he was bored of the beginner level after about 30 minutes. We found that the age group on the toy should start at 5 and up and my older child was building advanced circuits on her first try. Overall this can be a challenging and fun toy for most kids but if your children are already exposed to STEM activities at school or at home they may not find this game that challenging.

Muy entretenido ampliamente recomendado

Regalo para niño de 12 años. Le encantó. Està muy bien

Enjoyable and challenging enough for 9 year old