My First Math Dice is an educational game designed for children ages 3 and up to develop early math and counting skills. The gameplay helps improve concentration, focus, and patience through interactive play. The set includes two six-sided dice, two chip towers, 30 counter chips, and a storage bag for organization. A clear instruction manual is provided for quick setup and immediate play. This game serves as an introductory math activity suitable for young learners.

ThinkFun is a globally recognized brand with over 50 million units sold, specializing in brain and logic games. Math Dice Chase helps develop mental math and problem-solving skills through engaging gameplay. The game was created by an elementary school math teacher and is designed for groups of 4-6 players. It includes two blue 12-sided dice, two purple 12-sided dice, and a storage bag for easy cleanup. Players race to multiply numbers and pass the dice after solving each equation. The game comes with straightforward instructions for quick setup and immediate play. Approved with the GEI Seal, Math Dice Chase is well-suited for classroom use.

ThinkFun is a globally recognized brand in brain and logic games, with more than 50 million units sold. This game helps develop critical thinking skills, including logical deduction and spatial reasoning, through engaging gameplay. The set includes a game board, 10 rubber bands, and 40 challenges ranging from beginner to expert levels. A clear, well-designed instruction manual ensures quick and easy setup, allowing players to start immediately.

This magnetic travel puzzle merges chess strategy with solitaire mechanics, offering a compact brain teaser designed to strengthen logic, problem-solving, and strategic planning. It supports cognitive development by reinforcing STEM skills, creative thinking, visual perception, and reasoning. The included instruction manual provides straightforward guidance for immediate play, with no complex setup required, making it accessible for players aged 8 and above. Developed by ThinkFun, a recognized brand in brain and logic games, it features 120 progressive challenges from beginner to expert levels, allowing for skill advancement. The compact magnetic design makes it suitable for solo play and travel.

The game includes 81 chicken tiles, 12 eggs, 8 infiltrate tiles, 4 steal tiles, 4 leader tokens, and 4 screens, all made from durable materials. The humorous warfare-style gameplay involves launching eggs, creating a lively and competitive experience. A clear, well-designed instruction manual ensures quick setup and easy learning. Players develop critical reasoning and logical deduction skills through strategic play. ThinkFun, a globally recognized brand in brain and logic games, has sold over 50 million units worldwide.

Rush Hour Jr is designed with a playful theme that engages younger players. It serves as an entry-level single-player game from ThinkFun, introducing foundational logic and sequential reasoning skills. The gameplay focuses on problem-solving through structured challenges suitable for early learners. All components are tailored for ease of use by children while maintaining the core mechanics of the original Rush Hour game.

ThinkFun is a globally recognized brand in brain and logic games, with over 50 million units sold. Zingo Word Builder helps players develop vocabulary and spelling skills through engaging gameplay, offering two difficulty levels to accommodate both beginner and more experienced readers. The set includes a Zinger device, six double-sided cards, and 72 double-sided tiles. A straightforward instruction manual allows for quick setup and immediate play. As part of the popular Zingo product line, this game is designed for educational and entertainment purposes.

This set includes 72 Zingo! Sight Words tiles designed to help children recognize and learn essential vocabulary. It comes with six double-sided Zingo! cards featuring different word combinations for varied gameplay. The package contains one Zingo! Zinger device for tile distribution during play. Instructions and a learning guide are included to assist with setup and educational use. The components support sight word recognition through interactive play. (199 characters)

This product is manufactured in China. The gameplay is designed to support early learning by helping players develop counting, basic addition, number sense, and word recognition skills in an engaging way. The set includes Zingo 1-2-3, part of ThinkFun's well-known Zingo series, featuring a Zinger device, six double-sided cards, and 72 double-sided tiles. A straightforward, high-quality instruction manual is provided for quick setup, allowing players to begin the game immediately.

The Rubik's Cube is a classic puzzle game that has been popular since the 1980s. This gift set includes multiple versions of the iconic logic puzzle, designed for enthusiasts of all skill levels. The upgraded models feature high stability and vibrant, fade-resistant color panels instead of stickers for long-term durability. These versions offer smoother rotation than previous models, reducing sticking even during fast turns, making them suitable for speed cubing. The Rubik's Cube also serves as a cognitive exercise, improving concentration, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination for users of all ages. Its challenging yet rewarding nature makes it a versatile gift for both children and adults, serving as an engaging activity or a relaxing pastime.

The ThinkFun Math Dice Jr. game helps children ages 6 and up develop mental math and cognitive skills through engaging gameplay. With more than 50 million games sold globally, ThinkFun is a trusted brand in educational puzzles and games. The game encourages early math development in a fun, interactive format. It includes a straightforward instruction manual for quick setup and play. Math Dice Jr. has been nominated for Toy of the Year, earning recognition from parents and educators as an effective learning tool.

ThinkFun is a globally recognized manufacturer of brain games and puzzles, with over 50 million units sold worldwide. This game helps players develop critical reasoning and logical deduction skills through progressively challenging puzzles, offering an engaging learning experience. The set includes a durable game board, six cat pieces, six crime tokens, and 40 challenges with solutions, designed for players aged 8 and up. The theme is lighthearted, featuring humorous artwork. A clear, well-designed instruction manual ensures quick setup and immediate gameplay. Recommended for intermediate skill levels.

The Minecraft Magnetic Travel Puzzle includes 9 magnetic Minecraft items, an instruction manual, and a challenge booklet with 40 puzzles ranging from beginner to expert level, complete with solutions. The clear, high-quality instruction manual allows for immediate gameplay. The puzzles help develop logical reasoning and deduction skills through structured challenges that progressively increase in difficulty.

Zingo is a beginner-level game designed for pre-readers and early readers aged 4 and up. It helps develop language and matching skills through fast-paced, engaging play, making it suitable for both classroom and home use. The game includes an updated version of the classic Zingo set, featuring an additional card to accommodate up to 7 players. A distinctive Zinger device adds interactive fun for all ages. The package comes with clear, easy-to-follow instructions, allowing players to start immediately.

This gravity powered logic maze is sure to put your visual perception and reasoning skills to the test. The colorful, translucent towers can be arranged in a plethora of visually stimulating structures but, for each challenge, you’ll have to think carefully to build a path that will successfully carry your marble to its target. 60 challenges, ranging in difficulty, will give you plenty of creative building time while you maneuver the maze in your mind!
— Phyllis Stroud, owner of Rocking Horse Toy Store in Natchitoches, La., told TDmonthly in a January 2015 survey that Gravity Maze from Thinkfun was one of their store's best-selling STEM toys.

Laser Maze is an innovative new game that integrates the use of laser beams into a mind-challenging logic game. 60 challenges flex strategic thinking muscles and ignite the light both on the grid and in players' minds.

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Hello Sunshine is a delightful learning game for toddlers. Play hide and seek with Sunshine – a huggable plush toy – while teaching your toddler positional words such as In, On Top, Below and more. As one of your child’s first games, Hello Sunshine builds interaction between parent and child while building vocabulary and language skills.

Who knew that positioning a word in one continuous ring would make it so tricky to read? WordARound is a fast-paced, fun party game where players race to decipher the word in the ring. The game is addictively fun, yet also helps build focus, attention and vocabulary skills.
— In a February 2014 survey, Michelle Sahr, owner of My Little Red Wagon in Hudson, Ohio, told TDmonthly in a February 2014 survey that Word Around was one of their best-selling games.

Zingo! Sight Words is a fun, interactive game that teaches reading skills through fast-paced play. Designed for players ages 4-6, this game teaches early readers to recognize and read some of the most common words in the English language. The sight words featured in this game were identified by leading educators as the most fundamental. Learning and mastering them is key to becoming a successful, fluent reader - doing it through play makes learning fun. Launch date: September 2012.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval, Play On Words (PAL) Award
— As of 11/15/2012 this product had 4.9 out of 5 stars from 17 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Helps kids learn to read; Easy to learn, but still challenging and fun.

PathWords Jr. is a clever word search puzzle with a twist. To complete each themed challenge, place colorful Tetris-style puzzle pieces over letters to spell a word forward or backwards. With its unique design and tactile appeal, PathWords Jr. builds spatial reasoning and strengthens vocabulary with clever graphic hints and funny word play. An ideal game for children ages 6 and  up, PathWords Jr. instills a lifelong love of word puzzles and logic games.
Awards: Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Product Award; ASTRA Best Toys winner in 2011; Creative Child Puzzle of the Year; Parents' Choice (Gold); Oppenheim Toy Portfolio (Platinum); Teachers' Choice; National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA).
— As of 11/15/2012 this product had 4.9 out of 5 stars from 17 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Helps build logic and spacial skills; helps kids develop literacy skills.

Featuring cool transparent cards, Swish is an innovative spatial game for children ages 8 and up that challenges mental muscles to the extreme. Players must examine cards, mentally flipping & rotating to make matches, or “Swishes.” Swishes are made by layering cards so that every ball swishes into a hoop of the same color. Players must prepare their brain for a seriously fun workout during this fast-paced challenge that’s fun for the whole family.
Awards: Parents’ Choice Silver Honors award; TOTY Nominee for Educational Toy of the Year 2012.
— As of 11/15/2012 this product had 4.7 out of 5 stars from 56 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Helps develop spatial relation skills; Well designed; innovative gameplay. Cons: Might be difficult for younger kids.

Brain twisting game of 40 challenges. Four challenge levels accommodate the skills of everyone in the family. Develops reasoning abilities and fine motor skills. Tactile, dual-colored design. Includes folding hexagon puzzle, booklet with 40 challenges.

Players take turns drawing number cards and remembering a growing sequence of digits. If a player draws a Distraction card they must answer a quirky question before reciting the numbers in order. Get caught repeating the sequence incorrectly and collect the cards – the first player to run out of cards wins.

The goal is to move the colored tokens through the maze to their respective corners. To do this, players must pass through turnstiles, shifting walls to form new pathways...and new barriers. Clever challenges exercise strategic thinking muscles, as one turn may lead to victory or may leave players stranded.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval

To play, simply toss the big plush cube and identify which colored side faces up. Choose a matching color card and perform the simple activity shown. “Make a happy face,” “Moo like a cow,” etc. The activities supported by Roll & Play are designed to help kids shine, supporting healthy development and celebrating success. Roll & Play gently introduces play patterns and rules through a loving, joyful play experience. Launch date: 2012.