2010 ThinkFun Catalog

2010 CATALOG

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Welcome to ThinkFun 2010!

Twenty five years ago we began a journey with nothing but our commitment to each other and a shared certainty that the limitless possibilities of mind challenging games could help shape a better future for us all. Along the way, our company, our games, and our loyal consumers have grown together, each benefiting from the culture of problem solving and critical thinking that is the trusted hallmark of the ThinkFun brand.

Today, ThinkFun is the world leader in logic puzzles, brainteasers, and strategy games. Renowned puzzle expert Jerry Slocum has called us “the best puzzle company in the history of the world.” We’d like to think he’s right, but one thing we know for sure is that now more than ever, the world needs what ThinkFun brings to the table.

Of course, that includes a number of fabulous new products for 2010. From Chess like you’ve never imagined it before to a race against the clock that will tie you up in knots, ThinkFun’s latest lineup of high-quality games will challenge and excite players of all ages – just as all of our products have done since the very beginning.

Our goal has always been, and continues to be, creating games to grow with. From our first game, the Hexidecimal puzzle, to the world-wide award winners, Rush Hour and Zingo!, we create games that will challenge players at every stage of life – from young novice to seasoned puzzler.

Our junior games focus on rudimentary problem solving, basic language, and mathematics skills. As kids mature from young players to adults, there is a constant need for more challenging games to utilize their growing skill sets while continuing to ignite their sense of fun. Our games meet this need by offering even more advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills. Our wide assortment of brainteasers challenge both the young and the “young-at-heart.”

At the center of it all is our continued commitment to teaching the children of today how to be the leaders of tomorrow.

For the last quarter century we have worked to create the best games for you. Throughout the development process, safety remains the most important component in every ThinkFun game. We are cautious and meticulous in developing our products, and are adamant that any manufacturer with whom we have the privilege to work shares ThinkFun’s core values of passion and integrity. You should never give a second thought to whether a ThinkFun product is safe for you and your children.

The last twenty-five years have been quite a ride, and it’s been our pleasure having you come along.

Best wishes this and every year from the ThinkFun family.

Andrea, Bill, and the ThinkFun Team

Table of Contents

BRAINTEASERS Pages 24-32

AGES 8 TO ADULT Pages 13-23

AGES 4 AND UP Pages 3-12

We’re celebrating our 25th Anniversary with lots of new products.

Look for these new symbols throughout the catalog!

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Ages 4 and Up

A new and improved version of our popular game.

Build a child’s counting skills with this numbers version of Zingo!

Take Zingo! on the go with this innovative new game.

A new matching game you’ll flip for.

“Gnu” and improved! Now with 2 levels of play.

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Ages 8 to Adult Brainteasers

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Our newest logic puzzle—a unique twist of the classic game of Chess.

Our new and exciting multi-player game. Race to see who can tie the knots the fastest!

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3 new brainteasers join the a-ha! family.

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Our newest take- apart puzzle, perfect for those Gordian’s Knot lovers!

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www.ThinkFun.com Ages 4 and Up

Ages 4 and UpNurturing the natural curiosity of early learners is central to our games for younger players. Inspire them to learn by having fun—and watch them build confidence as they discover new thinking skills. Explore our family of products for ages 4 and up.

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“My kids need something else to do rather than play on the computer or the Wii all the time. All of the ThinkFun games help to build skills like memory and concentration, winning and losing

(sometimes not so easy for the little ones), and most importantly...how to have fun!”

—Fairy Blog Mother Blog

1.800.468.1864Ages 4 and Up

Zingo!®

Bingo with a Zing!

Nominated TOTY 2009 Best Toy of the Year! This innovative game encourages pre-readers and early readers alike to match the pictures and words on game tiles to the pictures and words on the challenge cards. The first player with a full card wins the game by yelling “Zingo!” Two levels of play and several game variations keep the zaniness going for hours! Ages 4 and up / Learning Skills: Reading and Spelling, Memorization, Matching Skills

FeATuRes2 Levels of Play6 Double-sided Zingo! Cards72 Double-sided TilesZingo! ZingerNow with easier Cleanup!

ORDeRiNG iNFORmATiONitem #7700Retail Price: $19.99

Warning: Choking Hazard — small parts not for children under 3 yrs.

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Easy Cleanup!Reload slots &

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Zingo!® 1-2-3Number Bingo

What better way to build a child’s reading and counting skills than with Zingo! 1-2-3, the newest game in the award-winning Zingo! product line. With Zingo! 1-2-3, players must match their numbered tiles to their corresponding challenge card. The first player with a full card wins the game by yelling “Zingo!” Two levels of play focus on counting and addition. This fast-paced game will have the whole family yelling “1-2-3 PLAY!” Ages 4 and up / Learning Skills: Counting, Simple Addition, Number Sense, Word Recognition

FeATuRes2 Levels of Play6 Double-sided Zingo!® Cards72 Double-sided TilesZingo! Zingereasy Cleanup!



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Easy Cleanup!Reload slots &

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1.800.468.1864Ages 4 and Up

Zingo!® To GoTravel Zingo! Bingo

Now you can take Zingo! zaniness on the go! Everything you love about original Zingo!, now in a fun, portable package. Just shake the Zingo! Zoomer car to expose the two dice. Got a match? Turn over the corresponding stop light on your game board. The first player that turns over a completed Traffic Light wins! With no loose pieces and a snap-together game board, this Zingo! is designed for family fun on the go! Ages 4 and up / Learning Skills: Reading and Spelling, Memorization, Matching Skills

FeATuResZingo! Zoomer Car with Dice9 Traffic Light Game BoardsNo Loose Pieces




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ORDeRiNG iNFORmATiONBilingual Zingo!® Hebrew/englishitem #7701-iLRetail Price: $19.99

ORDeRiNG iNFORmATiONBilingual Zingo!® French/englishitem #7701-WHRetail Price: $19.99

ORDeRiNG iNFORmATiONBilingual Zingo!® spanish/englishitem #7701Retail Price: $19.99


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FlipOver™

The matching Game You’ll Flip For!

Race to be the first to get the animals into the barnyard! Players search their cards to complete a barnyard animal, then use the Barnyard Flipper to turn over the card and reveal the next image to be matched. Images help children match, while the writing on each card will help early readers make associations between the words and the image. It’s barnyard fun for the whole family! Ages 4 and up / Learning Skills: Matching and Image Completion, Word Recognition, Concentration

FeATuResBarnyard Flipper37 Animal Cards1 Parents’ Guide



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What’s GNU?™

Build Reading skills, Three Letters at a Time

A fun confidence-builder for early readers, What’s GNU? allows young players to build their vocabularies. Players slide the “Letter Getter” to reveal two letter tiles at a time, then use those tiles to create three-letter combinations on their Word-Starter cards. The player who spells the greatest number of words wins—but everyone has fun and gets to learn while playing. Ages 5 and up / Learning Skills: Reaction Skills, Spelling, Word Recognition

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72 Letter Tiles36 Word-starter Cards with Two Levels of PlayLetter Getter



www.ThinkFun.com Ages 4 and Up 9

S’Match!®

A memory matching Game with a spin

A new take on a classic memory game, S’Match! challenges young players to find matching pairs by color, number, or category. Only here, it’s the S’Match! Spinner that decides which feature to match—and every player gets a spin! Pictures and words allow pre-readers and early readers to play together and enjoy hours of memory-building fun. Ages 4 and up / Learning Skills: Memorization, Matching Skills, Reaction Skills

FeATuRes1 s’match!® spinner30 Picture Cards1 Parents’ Guide



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1.800.468.1864Ages 4 and Up10

PUT YOUR BRAIN IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT.

Rush Hour® Jr. Dozens of Challenges for Younger Players

In this junior version of our award-winning game, it’s the ice cream truck that needs an escape route. 40 age-appropriate challenge cards provide hours of entertainment for even the most restless puzzler. Ages 6 and up / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Strategy Development

FeATuRes4 Levels of Play, Beginner to expert40 mind Challenge Cards™ with solutions15 Cars and Trucks, 1 ice Cream TruckGame-Go Bag


www.ThinkFun.com Ages 4 and Up 11

Clever Castle®

The Game that Puts everyone in Their Place

Each of nine royal party guests has a place in Clever Castle, and players must determine which guest goes where. Picture clues help players narrow down the possibilities and place each tile in the proper spot. 40 challenge cards — from Easy to Super Hard — help youngsters build problem-solving skills. Plus, the enclosed Parents’ Guide helps parents and kids work together and celebrate success. Ages 5 and up / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning

FeATuRes4 Levels of Play, easy to super Hard40 mind Challenge Cards™ with solutions9 Picture Tiles (3 Knights, 3 Dragons and 3 Princesses)1 Parents’ GuideGame-Go Bag



Hoppers® Jr.Build Confidence by Leaps and Bounds

Hop up, down, left, right, or diagonally over frogs to remove them from the board—all with the goal of leaving the red frog standing alone. 40 different challenges get increasingly difficult, encouraging young players to develop confidence through accomplishment. Storage bag makes travel easy—and keeps pieces from hopping away. Ages 5 and up / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Strategy Development

FeATuRes4 Levels of Play, easy to super Hard40 mind Challenge Cards™ with solutions7 Green Frogs, 1 Red Frog1 Parents’ GuideGame-Go Bag


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1.800.468.1864Ages 4 and Up

Toot and Otto®

Challenging Fun, Backwards and Forwards

Choosing to be Toot or Otto is the first step in this fun, 2-player game. Next, players try to spell the name they’ve chosen by dropping letters into a vertical grid. Anticipating and responding to the opponent’s moves helps each player reach their goal. Palindromes make spelling the words easy—so junior players can focus on refining their winning strategy. Any way you look at it, it’s a fun way for youngsters to celebrate success. Ages 4 and up / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Strategy Development

FeATuResTwo Types of Play—Competitive or Cooperative Fun for Two Players24 Plastic Letter Tiles (12 Ts and 12 Os)


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4 Children’s Card GamesTimeless Classics—Old maid, Animal Rummy, Hearts, and Crazy eights

For family game night or a long car trip, these classic card games are the perfect cure for idle hands—they’ve been successfully entertaining kids for generations. Faithfully reproduced with the whimsical illustrations many of us still remember, each game is a familiar choice for kids and parents to treasure for years. Sturdy box displays nicely—from store shelf to bookshelf. Ages 4 and up / Learning Skills: Memory Building, Addition

Ducks in a Row™

A Quacky strategy Game for Younger Players

A combination of chess and checkers, the object of this 2-player game is to get ducks in order by lining up four in a row. Players may move up and down, side to side, and diagonally—as long as they don’t jump other ducks. The surfing and water skiing duck playing pieces will elicit giggles from young players (and those still young at heart)—but this game promises hours of seriously fun competitive play. Ages 5 and up / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Strategy Development

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12 Plastic Duck Tokens in Two Different Colors1 Printed Game Board


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Four Games in One Gift BoxFun for Two or more Players



www.ThinkFun.com Ages 8 to Adult

Ages 8 to AdultAs children get older, they demand more challenging games that test their growing skills while still meeting their need for fun! Inside every ThinkFun box is an invitation for young adults to challenge their own limits by pushing farther, probing deeper, and thinking more creatively through play. Explore our family of products for ages 8 to Adult.

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“My family recently had the chance to play some of the wonderful games from the ThinkFun

family! ThinkFun is a great company. Their games are challenging and stimulate kids’

(and adults’!) minds.”

—Confessions of a Psychotic Housewife Blog

1.800.468.1864Ages 8 to Adult

Solitaire Chess™

A Strategic Twist on a Timeless Classic

Everyone knows the best part of Chess is capturing your opponent’s pieces. Solitaire Chess makes the best part the whole point! Players get 10 pieces, two each of the Knight, Rook, Pawn and Bishop, one each of the King and Queen, and 40 challenges. Set pieces on the board according to the challenge cards, and proceed to capture each one, but only by using the same moves allowed in traditional Chess. Players have to capture a piece with every move, so the game is fast-paced and always exciting. Ages 8 to adult/ Learning Skills: Logical Deduction, Spatial Reasoning, Critical Thinking

FeATureS20 Double-Sided Challenge Cards (40 Challenges)10 Chess PiecesGame BoardGame-Go Bag

OrDerinG inFOrmATiOnitem #3400retail Price: $19.99


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1 Set up the pieces to match a challenge card.

2 Move the pieces one by one using only capturing moves.

When only one piece remains on the board, YOU WIN!

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TIPOVER®

Strategy in Three Dimensions

Nominated for Specialty Toy of the Year in 2006, the sky’s the limit with this game. Players set up their game board to match the challenge card then must create a path to the red crate by using the Red Tipper Man to tip over the blue, yellow, and green crates. All without allowing the Red Tipper Man to jump over any crate—or touch the game board. Players must choose each move carefully, because every action influences the next. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Spatial Reasoning, Problem Solving, Strategy Development

FeaTureS4 Levels of Play, Beginner to expert40 Mind Challenge Cards™ with Solutionsred Tipper Man Game Piece, 17 Color Coded CratesGame-Go Bag

OrDerinG inFOrMaTiOnitem #7070retail Price: $17.99

Chocolate Fix®

Sudoku for Your Sweet Tooth

Chocolate Fix challenges players of all ages and skill levels to arrange chocolate candies into the correct assortment. Examine every clue before making your first move, then narrow the possibilities with each play. 40 challenges from beginner to expert are sure to offer something to satisfy every player’s appetite. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning

FeaTureS4 Levels of Play, Beginner to expert40 Mind Challenge Cards™ with Solutions9 Chocolate Pieces Game-Go Bag

OrDerinG inFOrMaTiOnitem #1530retail Price: $17.99

Looking for the same game-play yet junior level? See Clever Castle® page 11.

1.800.468.1864Ages 8 to Adult16

Rush Hour®

40 Different Traffic Jams, Hours of Fun

Voted as one of Parents’ Choice Best 25 Toys of 25 Years! Rush Hour pits players against gridlock as they slide cars and trucks out of their way to clear a path for the red car. Four levels of difficulty allow each player to progress at his or her own pace. It’s bumper-to-bumper fun for all ages. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Strategy Development

FeATuRes4 Levels of Play, Beginner to expert40 mind Challenge Cards™ with solutions15 Cars and Trucks, 1 Red escape CarGame-Go Bag


Looking for the same game-play yet junior level? see Rush Hour® Jr. page 10.


Rush Hour® Deluxe EditionTake Gridlock to the Next Level

With 60 challenges and over five levels of play, this deluxe edition ups the ante for seasoned Rush Hour players. The ideal gift for every Rush Hour fanatic! Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Strategy Development

FeATuRes5 Levels of Play including Grand master60 mind Challenge Cards™ with solutions15 metallic Cars and Trucks, 1 Red escape Car


Rush Hour® Ultimate Collector’s EditionA Big Game with Big Challenges

Escape gridlock in style with this collector’s version of Rush Hour. Enjoy 155 challenges ranging from beginner to grand master. Zoom around the jumbo-sized traffic grid, complete with parking lot, trucks, and limousines. There’s only smooth driving ahead as you break free from this traffic jam! Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Strategy Development

FeATuRes4 Levels of Play, Beginner to Grand master155 mind Challenge Cards™ with solutions16 metallic Cars and Trucks, 1 Red escape Car


1.800.468.1864Ages 8 to Adult18

Rush Hour® 2, 3, 4Add-On Game Packs for even more Traffic Jam Challenges

Add-On Game Packs with 40 new challenges for original Rush Hour. Includes a fun escape vehicle. Ages 8 to adult.

ORDeRiNG iNFORmATiONRush Hour 2item #5010Retail Price: $5.99

Rush Hour 3item #5020Retail Price: $5.99

Rush Hour 4item #5030Retail Price: $5.99

Safari Rush Hour®

Familiar Fun with more Twists and Turns

Prepare for the unpredictability of the jungle as players maneuver their Rover through the wilderness in this exciting safari version of our most popular game. 40 different challenge cards and moves that will keep you twisting and turning mean hours of fun for all. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Strategy Development

FeATuRes4 Levels of Play, Beginner to expert40 mind Challenge Cards™ with solutions18 safari Game Pieces, 1 safari RoverGame-Go Bag


Railroad Rush Hour®

All Aboard for the Next Great escape

A larger game grid and baggage cars that move in all directions make finding the way out even more challenging in this version of Rush Hour. At home or on the go, five levels of difficulty and 50 challenge cards signal fun problem solving ahead. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Strategy Development

FeATuRes5 Levels of Play, Junior to expert50 mind Challenge Cards™ with solutions19 Train Game Pieces, 1 Red Railroad engineGame-Go Bag



River Crossing®

A strategic River Adventure

In this engaging challenge, players attempt to move a backpacker from one side of the lagoon to the other—all while avoiding the alligators and piranha lurking just below the water’s surface. 40 different challenge cards offer players guidance on their path—but it’s up to them to figure out exactly how to get across by moving one magnetic plank at a time. Four levels of difficulty guarantee hours of award-winning fun. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Sequential Reasoning

FeATuRes4 Levels of Play, Beginner to expert40 mind Challenge Cards™ with solutionsmagnetic Hiker Game Piece, 25 stumps & PlanksGame-Go Bag


Hoppers®

Peg solitaire with a Bounce

Leap one frog over another until only the red frog remains. Hoppers is a wide-eyed twist on a classic game for one. Four levels of difficulty and 40 different challenges (with solutions) will keep children entertained on long road trips or endless rainy days. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Strategy Development

FeATuRes4 Levels of Play, Beginner to expert40 mind Challenge Cards™ with solutions1 Red Frog, 11 Green Frogs


For a junior version of this popular game, see Hoppers® Jr. on page 11.

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Top This!™

Where the Whole is the sum of its Parts

In this stacking and matching game, players discover that things can look the same yet be made very differently. 40 game cards challenge players to figure out how to stack a set of orange puzzle pieces and a set of blue puzzle pieces into identical shapes. It’s not as easy as it looks—and advanced and expert levels make it even more challenging.Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Spatial and Pattern Matching Skills, Conceptual Thinking

FeATuRes4 Levels of Play, Beginner to expert40 mind Challenge Cards™ with solutions20 shape Pieces, 1 Card HolderGame-Go Bag


Serpentiles®

Problem-solving Fun that Has No end

Create a continuous path that begins and ends in the same place with this twisty tile puzzle game. Challenge cards show players which squiggled, curved, and straight tiles to choose for each round—players have to figure out exactly how to line them up. It’s a simple concept that provides continuous fun. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Spatial and Pattern Matching Skills, Conceptual Thinking

FeATuRes4 Levels of Play, Beginner to expert40 mind Challenge Cards™ with solutions1 Card Holder, 19 Tiles Game-Go Bag



Block by Block®

Block by Block expands players’ problem-solving skills as they build solutions in three-dimensional space. Seven puzzle pieces take shape to form the 60 structures. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Abstract Thinking

FeATuRes60 mind Challenge Cards™ with Hints and solutions7 Block PiecesGame-Go Bag


Shape by Shape™

Shape by Shape introduces puzzle solving in a fun, challenging way by encouraging players to match red and yellow tiles to the images on one of 60 challenge cards. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Abstract Thinking

Square by Square®

Dozens of challenges test puzzlers’ abilities to arrange 14 colorful pieces to match the images on challenge cards. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Abstract Thinking

Brick by Brick®

Brick by Brick heightens enthusiasm by testing players’ abilities to build symmetrical brick walls that match the images on the game’s challenge cards. Only five pieces—five-dozen puzzles. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Abstract Thinking

FeATuRes60 mind Challenge Cards™ with Hints and solutions5 Brick PiecesGame-Go Bag


COLLECT ALL FOUR

FeATuRes60 mind Challenge Cards™ with Hints and solutions14 Pattern PiecesGame-Go Bag


FeATuRes60 mind Challenge Cards™ with Hints and solutions14 Pattern PiecesGame-Go Bag


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Knot So Fast™

A Knot Tying Race Game

This innovative new game tests who can tie a series of knots the fastest. Be the first player or team to finish tying the knot shown on one of 40 challenge cards, call out “Knot So Fast!”, then move the Tug-O-War Rope one notch forward. When the Tug-O-War Rope slides all the way to one side, that player or team wins! While knot tying is a great skill to master at any age, it especially helps spatial development and manual dexterity in younger players. Play solo and practice for the next head-to-head match up! Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Teamwork, Spatial Reasoning, Dexterity

FeATuResTug-O-War Card Holder/score Keeper4 Color Ropes2 Rings

ORDeRiNG iNFORmATiONitem #7090unit Cost: $19.99



1 Race to tie the knot. 2 For a correctly tied knot, pull the Tug-O-War rope one notch in your direction.

When the Tug-O-War rope has been pulled all the way to your side, YOU WIN!

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Oysterman's stopper, is a knot developed

by Clifford W. Ashley around 1910.

It gives greater resistance to

pulling through an opening than

other common stoppers.

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Smart Mouth®

The shout-it-Out Word Game

The game is on as soon as the Letter Getter spits out two letter tiles. Players must blurt out a word that begins with the orange tile, ends with the green tile—and has at least three letters in between. The first player to shout out a word receives the tiles, and the player with most tiles wins the game. For two individuals or teams of several players, Smart Mouth is a recipe for fast-paced, quick-thinking action. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Spelling, Word Recognition and Formation, Creative Thinking

FeATuRes2 or more Players36 “starting” Letter Tiles 36 “ending” Letter Tiles Letter Getter


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1.800.468.1864Brainteasers24

BrainteasersEvery brain needs exercise, and ThinkFun brainteasers push players of all ages to unlock the impossible—by stretching their minds to solve challenging problems in new and exciting ways. Explore our family of brainteasers.

“ThinkFun has the best mind challenging games on the market!”

— Pittsburgh Mom Blog

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36 Cube®

The World’s most Challenging Puzzle!

With quadrillions of possibilities, 36 Cube seems simple, but is stunningly complex. The directions are straightforward: build a perfect cube by arranging the towers so each color is represented only once in every row and column—all while making sure the top remains level. It’s a tall order, and one sure to bring hours upon hours of addictive fun. Strikingly colorful construction begs to be displayed. And although it’s difficult to solve 36 Cube completely, the fun is working to improve each time it’s played. That’s part of the game’s mystique: Initially, you believe you can’t solve it; until you discover that you can. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Pattern Recognition, Abstract Thinking, Problem Solving

FeATuRes36 Colored Tower Puzzle Pieces1 Game Base

Adams Cube has a different puzzle on every side. Use the five pieces and try to solve them all!

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Adams Cube™

six Puzzles in One

A beautiful puzzle with architectural roots, Adams Cube combines six games in one. Each side of this translucent cube offers a new challenge, as players attempt to arrange the five puzzle pieces within a polygon frame. Some are more complex than others—solve one and move on to the next for lasting fun. Ingenious design allows game pieces and instruction booklet to be stored inside the cube for the next round. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Strategy Development

FeATuRes1 six-sided Puzzle Cube5 Puzzle Piecesinstructions/solution Booklet



1.800.468.1864Brainteasers

a-ha! BrainteasersTiny Puzzles, Tons of Fun

A collection of the world’s best brainteasers, these games inspire special a-ha! moments for novice and seasoned problem solvers alike. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills for the a-ha! family: Pattern Recognition, Abstract Thinking, Problem Solving

FeATureS1 Puzzle 1 Hint & Solution Booklet

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Fit all four cubes into thebox so they sit flush with the rim.Expert, Level 4.

OrDerinG inFOrmATiOna-ha! Square Fit™

item #1471retail Price: $7.99

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Take the Star Burst apart and put it back together again. Medium, Level 2.

OrDerinG inFOrmATiOna-ha! Star Burst™


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Shoot the arrow out of the front of the tray without removing the 3 planks. Hard, Level 3.

OrDerinG inFOrmATiOna-ha! Straight Arrow™


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www.ThinkFun.com Brainteasers

Spill the four Ts out and fit them into the smaller frame. Hard, Level 3.

ORDeRiNG iNFORmATiONa-ha! 4-T Puzzle™

item #1469Retail Price: $7.99

Spill the eight pieces and reassemble them in the rectangular frame on the opposite side. Expert, Level 4.

ORDeRiNG iNFORmATiONa-ha! Rec-Tangle™


Separate the four puzzle pieces and put them back together again. Easy, Level 1.

ORDeRiNG iNFORmATiONa-ha! 4-Piece Jigsaw™


Arrange the four puzzle pieces to build a four-sided pyramid. Easy, Level 1.

ORDeRiNG iNFORmATiONa-ha! 4-Piece Pyramid™


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Remove the metal ring from between two interlocking wings. Medium, Level 2.

ORDeRiNG iNFORmATiONa-ha! Wing it™


Spill the pieces, then pack them back flat so the lid closes easily. Medium, Level 2.

ORDeRiNG iNFORmATiONa-ha! Pack it in™


Combine four chair-shaped pieces to form a single large chair. Hard, Level 3.

ORDeRiNG iNFORmATiONa-ha! The Fifth Chair™



Zig-Zag Knot™ The World’s most Diabolical Take-Apart Puzzle!This “cousin” of Gordian’s Knot is elegant but cunning. Untangling Zig-Zag Knot is not as easy as it looks! Slide each piece in the correct sequence of 37 moves to take Zig-Zag Knot apart. With every move you make, one or more pieces will move easily —but there’s only one right answer. It’s up to you to determine which move is the right one! Included solution guide shows complete solution as well as full instructions for putting Zig-Zag Knot back to its original form. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Pattern Recognition, Abstract Thinking, Problem Solving.

FeATureS6 Colorful interlocking Puzzle PiecesStep-by-Step Solutions Bookeasy-to-Follow reassembly instructions



ARE YOU UP FOR A CHALLENGE?

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Gordian’s Knot®

69 Steps to a Solution

You won’t be able to keep your hands off of this colorful take-apart teaser. Every move will enable one or more pieces to move easily. But there’s only one correct sequence of 69 different moves. Gordian’s Knot takes patience and determination, but players will celebrate their success once they unravel its mystery. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Pattern Recognition, Abstract Thinking, Problem Solving

FeatureS6 Colorful Interlocking Puzzle PiecesStep-by-Step Solutions Bookeasy-to-Follow reassembly Instructions

OrderIng InFOrmatIOnItem #6820retail Price: $11.99

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Fifteen Puzzlea Pocket-Sized Puzzle Classic

A favorite puzzle for generations, this faithful reproduction is constructed of smooth polished steel and decorative enamel. Players scramble the numbers, then attempt to slide the pieces back in numerical order. A perfect and lasting gift that goes anywhere—to keep minds of all ages happily occupied. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Pattern Recognition, Abstract Thinking, Problem Solving

FeatureS31 ChallengesInstruction Booklet with SolutionsLeatherette travel Case

OrderIng InFOrmatIOnItem #4900retail Price: $9.99


Math Dice®

The Fast, Fun Game of math

Math becomes more fun when players think on the fly! Roll the two 12-sided target dice and multiply them together to get a target number—then roll the three scoring dice and build a math equation with the three numbers that turn up. Add, subtract, multiply, or divide the three scoring numbers to reach the target. The mental challenge helps players sharpen their math skills by solving problems in a new way. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Math Fundamentals, Equations, Critical Thinking

FeATuRes2 Target Dice, 3 scoring DiceLesson BookletGame-Go Bag


IZZI®

The Puzzle with a Zillion solutions

This puzzle challenges players to build a square using all 64 black and white tiles. But an additional challenge lies within: the edges of each tile must match the tile next to it—black to black and white to white. Constantly changing with endless solutions, IZZI promises positively unlimited fun. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Critical Thinking, Abstract Reasoning

FeATuResendless solutions64 Playing solutions



Raging Rapids®

Two Solutions that Stay Afloat

A new take on a traditional jigsaw puzzle, this whitewater adventure challenges players to put each of twelve paddlers in the right seat. All twelve puzzle pieces lock together. And all paddlers must face the same direction, whether bow or stern. It may look easy, but Raging Rapids will challenge puzzlers of all ages to keep an even keel. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Pattern recognition, Abstract Thinking, Problem Solving

FeATureSHints-to-Solution Booklet12 Paddlers, 1 raft Game Board


Amaze™

16 mazes, right in Your Hand

It’s a maze that changes every time you play it! Choose one of 16 challenges and use the attached stylus to trace a path from Start to Finish. But beware of movable obstacles that create unexpected set backs like dead-ends and loops. Three levels of difficulty challenge players as they hone their skills. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Pattern Recognition, Abstract Thinking, Problem Solving

FeATureS3 Levels of Difficulty16 maze Challenges1 Hand-Held maze With Stylus


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1.800.468.1864Brainteasers

Spin • Out®

A Puzzle with a Liberating solution

Seven disks spin in every direction, but they have to fall in line for players to successfully slide them out of their base. Puzzle enthusiasts will enjoy figuring out how to free the disks. Sturdy construction means Spin-Out can stand up to hours and years of fun. Ages 8 to adult / Learning Skills: Deductive Reasoning

FeATuRes7 easy-Turn DisksHinge Design for simple Reset


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Visual Brainstorms™

more than 100 Ways to stump Your Brain

At home or on the go, this whimsical stack of cards keeps minds of all ages thinking “fun.” More than 100 zany visual puzzles, logic problems, mazes, math challenges, encoded messages, and more will test and amuse players for hours. Great for solitary or competitive group play. Visual Brainstorms offers solutions to each problem—plus Bonus Questions on every card for twice the fun and challenge. Ages 10 to adult / Learning Skills: Abstract Thinking, Problem Solving

FeATuRes100 Puzzle Cardsengaging illustrationsBonus Questions on each Card


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