Do you want to sharpen the mental skills of your child? Do you want to encourage your child to play by himself/herself? If the answer is yes, then it's time to introduce your child to ThinkFun's truly entertaining games which make you really think! These games are a cross between Checkers & Chess but are much more simplified and fun.
We take a closer look at four of their new releases: Hot Spot, Pete's Pike, Cover your Tracks and Treasure Quest. We had a lot of fun playing these games and are sure that you will too!
All these games can be purchased at the Thinkfun website at http://www.thinkfun.com/.
1. Hot Spot
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The game pieces are built like robots and the game revolves around the concept that robots move in a straight line. The goal is to get the red robot to the 'hot spot' which is the red spot on one corner of the board. There are other blue and yellow robots that our friend can jump over to get to his goal. You have to figure out the most economical way to get to the Hot Spot! The board itself is designed as a carrying case, so that when you are done, you can pack all cards and pieces back inside the case, making it easy to cart around. With a MSRP of $16.99, it is easy on the budget as well.
2. Pete's Pike
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This game is all about getting to the top of a snowy mountain peak with the help of five mountain goats which show Pete the way. Any error on Petes part will cause him to fall off the edge of the icy mountain range. Pete must use all his thinking skills to survive the hard climb and reach the top. This game is compact and neatly folds up into a handy case providing for easy travel.
3. Cover Your Tracks
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In this game, the players have to cover their tracks with the provided pieces over several terrains such as mud, sand, snow, and cement. Different terrains are provided to test thinking skills of your children. The game is definitely fun and interesting. A Game-Go bag is included for easy storage of track coverage pieces so that your kids can travel and play with this game wherever they are.
4. Treasure Quest
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Treasure Quest is all about finding hidden treasure and escaping with it through the Aztec ruins. There are tons of dead-ends and dangerous pathways which add to the confusion. The element of adventure in the game leads to high levels of excitement. Your little one has to figure out the possible ways to escape with the help of the included activity cards. This game is sure to keep your child occupied for hours trying to figuring out how to escape. It takes all your will power to try not to cheat by looking at the answers at the back of the activity cards!