Thinkfun 44001014 Laser Maze Logic Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up

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A laser maze that encourages children to use important STEM skills such as planning, reasoning and problem solving.

Successfully completing a puzzle like this is great for developing children’s resilience too as they are encouraged to persevere and experiment with different things when they don’t get it right first time. As you play, you’ll strengthen your problem-solving skills while learning about lasers and light-refraction. All that would be good except for the fact they’re completely unreadable (Editor’s Note: This is a glitch that happens because of some display settings, the dev is working on a fix). In fact, it’s a maze of decisions and options, and though the first step is always obvious, everything else is a twisty web of decisions…and I think I just got the title.I have operated mazes from different manufacturers across my facilities, [and] from the sales process to the install to the upkeep to revenue production, Funovation is the clear winner. They’re sometimes the end goal, as they allow parts of the world to change, such as activating or deactivating doors and lasers. This award-winning maze game is designed for solo play, but it's so much fun, everyone in the family will want a turn! I feel weird playing a large long solo game with lots of setup, but something like Laser Maze, or playing through Forbidden Island solo as 2 characters has been a neat way to challenge my mind, allows me to get some extra plays in when others aren’t available, and to feel something tactile in my hands rather relying on the digital. Broken laser beams hurt scores; with four mission levels, Ninja play tests agility and brings players back over and over.

That’s where this DIY hallway laser maze comes in: kids get to pretend they are like the spies they see on movies, creeping through the lasers without touching any of them. Nor is it that it’s blocky and box like, which is actually a net positive as it lends itself to the gameplay.

Normally, this space here would be used for a general introduction, with my experience with puzzle video games at the forefront. There’s no rush to complete the course, so everyone should take extra care not to touch any of the strings. Its games encourage interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), while generating excitement for a world of learning through play. I'm not sure this is actually important, since I never found a clue for that code, and made it to the end of the demo anyway. From our 7 year old son to his 11 and 14 year old cousins and their 83 year old Grandad (who wouldn't put it down), this is a game for children and adults alike.

Laser Maze requires you to use mirrors, beam-splitters, a little science and brainpower to direct the laser through a series of mind-challenging mazes and light up the target. Develops critical skills – Playing through the challenges builds reasoning and planning skills and provides a great stealth learning experience for young players. This offering encompasses visually captivating graphics printed on robust polycarbonate material, interactive features, and meticulously curated themed sound packs.

From lighting up young minds to creating fun for the whole family, our innovative games make you think while they make you smile.