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Product Information ThinkFun 7706-T Zingo Word Builder Early Reading Game - Award Winning Game ... From: THINKFUN Buy it on Amazon ![]() ![]() Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Online Review Summaries: Things to Keep in Mind Some users report issues with the Zinger dispenser, citing difficulties with loading, tiles falling out, or the mechanism failing over time. Concerns also include the game's potential for limited long-term engagement due to repetitive three-letter word construction and the use of only uppercase letters, which some educators note may not align with how CVC words appear in standard text. Why You'll Like It Many parents and educators find the game's durable, well-made components and compact design a significant advantage for storage and travel. It is widely appreciated as an engaging and fun tool that effectively supports early reading and word-building, with features like adaptable gameplay and color-coded letters contributing to its educational value. Below these ads, you'll find other products by THINKFUN AD:
Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Online Review Summaries: Things to Keep in Mind A consistent point of feedback is the game's significant difficulty, which many users, including adults, found frustrating. Concerns were also raised regarding the overall material quality, including the storage bag and a strong chemical odor upon opening. Why You'll Like It The game is widely noted for its challenging and engaging puzzle experience, providing a rewarding sense of accomplishment for those who enjoy complex spatial reasoning as difficulty levels progress. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 54099 (added 7/9/2025) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Online Review Summaries: Things to Keep in Mind Several customers reported receiving the game with damaged or open packaging, and in some cases, with contents missing or incomplete. Why You'll Like It The game is noted for being fun and entertaining, effectively reinforcing math facts for children across different age groups. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 51720 (added 7/1/2025) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Online Review Summaries: Things to Keep in Mind A recurring concern is the small size of the game's pieces, which some users found to be smaller than anticipated, leading to impressions of overall diminished enjoyment or potential durability concerns. Why You'll Like It Users frequently highlight the game's effectiveness in teaching early math and counting skills, appreciating its engaging design and compact, portable nature that makes it suitable for various settings. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 51985 (added 6/30/2025) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Online Review Summaries: Things to Keep in Mind A recurring criticism is that the game's challenge level may not satisfy experienced players, and the use of flat magnetic images instead of actual pieces can make it less intuitive to use and potentially limit its cognitive development benefits compared to other versions. Why You'll Like It It is commonly praised as an engaging and accessible logic game, particularly beneficial for chess beginners to learn moves at their own pace, and is valued for its portability and cost-effectiveness. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 50459 (added 6/30/2025) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Online Review Summaries: Things to Keep in Mind Many users reported significant difficulty in understanding the game's instructions, which often hindered or prevented successful gameplay. Why You'll Like It Players generally found the game to be fun and engaging, often noting it requires strategic thinking and memory skills, appealing to various age groups. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 50016 (added 6/30/2025) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Online Review Summaries: Things to Keep in Mind A recurring concern among users is the game's tile dispenser, which frequently jams or malfunctions, often releasing multiple tiles at once and interrupting the flow of play. Why You'll Like It The game generally offers an engaging way for young children to practice foundational number sense, counting, and one-to-one correspondence. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 49346 (added 6/30/2025) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Online Review Summaries: Things to Keep in Mind Many users express concerns about the physical quality of the game, citing flimsy components like the board or lightweight car pieces that may tip easily, impacting play. Additionally, issues with product packaging, such as receiving damaged boxes or finding the game components significantly smaller than the packaging suggests, are frequently mentioned. Why You'll Like It Children find the game highly engaging and fun, effectively promoting critical thinking and logic skills through its varied challenges. It is well-suited for solo play and portability, making it a good option for entertainment in diverse settings. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 49485 (added 6/30/2025) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Online Review Summaries: Things to Keep in Mind The limited number and repetition of unique sight words included is a frequent concern, as it can hinder the game's educational value for older children or sustained learning and may lead to slow or repetitive gameplay. Why You'll Like It Many families find this game an engaging and effective tool for helping younger children, particularly preschoolers and kindergarteners, learn early sight words. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 49436 (added 6/30/2025) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Online Review Summaries: Things to Keep in Mind A potential limitation noted by users is that a child's interest may decrease once all the game's levels have been completed, which could impact its long-term replay value. Why You'll Like It The game provides an engaging and challenging experience, fostering thinking skills, motor planning, and independent play, which some parents found effective in reducing screen time. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 50487 (added 6/30/2025) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Online Review Summaries: Things to Keep in Mind A common concern across reviews is the overall quality and movement of the cubes, particularly the 4x4, which many users describe as stiff, difficult to turn, or prone to sticking. Why You'll Like It The 2x2 and 3x3 cubes included in the set are generally reported to offer smooth and easy turning. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 48755 (added 6/30/2025) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Online Review Summaries: Things to Keep in Mind A common point of feedback indicates that for optimal enjoyment, players need to have similar math skill levels, as significant disparities can lead to frustration or one player dominating. Some children are also reportedly deterred by the game's explicit 'math' title, potentially leading to disinterest or a quicker loss of engagement compared to other educational games. Why You'll Like It Many parents report that children find this game fun and engaging, effectively encouraging the development and practice of core math skills, particularly addition and subtraction, in a playful, non-drill format. The game components, including the large, colorful dice, are often noted for their good quality and portability. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 41059 (added 6/17/2025) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Online Review Summaries: Things to Keep in Mind A recurring issue is the game's challenging and often confusing instructions, particularly regarding directional clues, which can lead to frustration for both children and adults. Additionally, many users reported that the limited number of unique puzzles significantly impacts replayability, causing children to quickly lose interest once the solutions are memorized. Why You'll Like It The game is frequently noted for its effectiveness in developing logic, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning skills in children, often complemented by its appealing cat theme and solid build quality. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 40273 (added 6/12/2025) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Online Review Summaries: Things to Keep in Mind Some users find the puzzles quite challenging or frustrating to solve. A significant and repeated concern is that the colors are very difficult to distinguish for individuals who are colorblind, which can make the game unplayable for them. Why You'll Like It Parents often praise how the magnetic pieces effectively keep everything in place, making it a great toy for travel. The overall build quality and durability of the puzzle itself also get frequent positive mentions. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 39117 (added 6/10/2025) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Online Review Summaries: Things to Keep in Mind A recurring concern among users is a noticeable decline in the game's material quality, with reports of flimsy plastic and thin boards. The zinger device, designed to dispense cards, frequently jams or malfunctions, which can interrupt gameplay and cause frustration. Additionally, some families expressed discomfort with specific card content. Why You'll Like It Many children find the game highly engaging and fun, often requesting to play it repeatedly. Its simple, picture-based gameplay makes it accessible for a wide range of ages, and some users note it helps develop social skills. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 37872 (added 6/4/2025) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) AVRG: $29.99 Age Range: 8 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2014) Gender: Boys And Girls
— 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.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36728 (added 4/29/2014) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Where to buy: NORTH EAST ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35802 (added 12/17/2012) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35801 (added 12/17/2012) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) — 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. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35800 (added 12/17/2012) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) AVRG: $19.99 Age Range: 4 to 7 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
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. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35452 (added 11/8/2012) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) AVRG: $19.99 Age Range: 6 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
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. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35451 (added 11/8/2012) .
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