I sent this as a Christmas gift to our 8-year-old grandson because I remembered how much our kids had had with the original version. It was a huge hit with him -- as well as his dad. Great (non-electronic!!) competition for them, as well as a personal coordination and concentration challenge.
Clement
January 14, 2014
This device is unfinished. In place of a painted line there should be a groove path that is shallow enough that it requires dexterity to maintain tracking, but not so deep that it makes it easy. A simple v-groove or a radius groove would elevate the rating to a '5'. I am inclined to modify the purchased items myself, I feel so very not satisfied with it. The second mod would be a small square or round vial with cap for storage of the ballscould be mounted underside to prevent being knocked off. OR a simple fabric pouch with drawstring mounted on the outside that plus the groove would elevate it to a '12'
SidLeeVishus4
December 26, 2014
Classic Game is a Winner
Labyrinth is a game that my husband and I both enjoyed as children. We've played it as a family with the kids and really had fun. As we didn't own our own game, we decided to get one for ourselves. This version of Labyrinth works fine, but has an unfinished surface and plastic knobs rather than wooden ones. I'm giving this a "4" rating because the manufacturer is clearly cutting costs and not making a game that is of the same quality as used to be made.
Papa25
December 25, 2015
This game is very difficult
My 11-year-old found it very frustrating to use this maze. After many tries, he couldn't move the ball past 2 or 3 holes - and he had 45 more holes to finish. Can't understand how this maze has been so popular for almost 70 years.
Python
January 06, 2015
– Astoria, OR
a great classic
This is a blast from the past! I mastered this about 60 years ago and was delighted to see that it is still being made. I did not know that it is a Brio, a great company I got to know when I was buying train tracks for my son 25 years ago. I gave the Labyrinth to my granddaughter (age 9) for Christmas, and she and my son/her father were competing for time with it all day.
Everything functioned perfectly.
AndyWar
December 30, 2014
– Mexico
FINE MOTOR SKILLS, VISUAL PERCEPTION PRECISON
For my kid was a challenge
Help him to perseverance
I am sure is age appropriate, my child needs reinforcement for fine motor skills, precision and muscular tuning so it was good therapy
March 21, 2023
Verified Purchaser
Takes patience
I mastered this labyrinth game when I was a child. I purchased it again for my children. I like that it practices patience and focus and determination. The game itself is made of quality material hence the price I think.
Liked:
Quality
momtothree
December 29, 2014
challenging product
Santa brought this for my 9 yr old son, who had requested it. It wasn't the most played with toy, but it was well constructed and is very challenging. My 6 yr old son also picked it up and tried it. Great for kids with patience and a love of puzzles! It is a bit harder than I expected though. Not for the typical impatient child.
January 14, 2014
Sturdy enough for the younger siblings to play with too.
January 19, 2025
Verified Purchaser
Hours of fun for the whole family!
I bought this for my granddaughter who is 8 and she absolutely loves it! Great fun for the whole family !
Liked:
Quality,Value,Educational
January 09, 2025
Verified Purchaser
Great Alternative to Video Games
It is well-constructed and fun for both kids and adults. It is a great alternative to video games and helps the kids (and adults) develop their fine motor skills, abilities for strategizing, patience, and perseverance.
Liked:
Quality,Value,Educational
February 25, 2024
Verified Purchaser
EASY TO ORDER; EXCELLENT PRODUCT QUALITY
Like many, had this game as a kid decades ago & wanted to gift a grandchild. This product is carried by many providers. Reviews seemed similar: quality of construct'n can be bad. I gambled w/ OTC-Mindware because product made by Brio. Mine arrived quickly, perfect condition; well made. Apparently many of poor quality are knock-offs who cut corners. No matter where you order, check who manu's. One note: finally found packaged steel balls sliding around INSIDE box frame. Removed from exit hole.
