I use this in creative problem solving classes that I teach in grades K-8. The forty challenge cards range from basic to complex that bring smiles of success in the early grades. We also do timed challenges to see who can assemble the blocks in the tray the quickest. And the open-ended play allows for building structures of their own design. Storing all the blocks in the tray really helps in cleanup.
Susan54
March 29, 2015
– Ohio, USA
Not enough cards/challenges
The size of the pieces of this pattern puzzle game are large and the cards included contain some patterns that are easy for younger children to complete. I was disappointed that there weren't more higher level challenges - so that the game could be played by students of multiple abilities. That being said, my 4th and 5th grade students enjoyed building with the cards available - they just ran out of challenges.
SiBo
November 27, 2014
– OR
Encourages creative thinking
This was a gift for my 5 year old daughter and she has been enthralled by building the patterns on the cards. A few she has needed help with to decipher the building structure steps and also to help hold it stable while placing blocks in place. My 7 year old son also has been playing with it (when his sister lets him!) and both have been experimenting with creating their own structures. High quality materials, very nice packaging and wooden tray to hold all blocks when finished.
January 17, 2021
Verified Purchaser
Inconsistently made
My daughter likes playing with this and creating the designs/ puzzles listed on the card. However, the first set we received had one piece that was built a little too thick to fit properly with other pieces. Mindware was great and immediately sent a replacement. However, the replacement set also had a piece ( but not the same shape as before) that once again was too thick to easily fit with the other pieces. This puzzle game is a great idea, but the pieces are inconsistently made.
Liked:
Value,Educational
Disliked:
Quality
Crystal
February 08, 2019
Awesome!!!
This product is amazing and keeps my students entertained. It’s engaging and challenging and creative. I love this product!
MsB02
February 13, 2016
– Meridianville, AL
Interactive and creative activities
I ordered the Pattern Play 3D as a follow up experience with 3rd and 6th grade home schooled students. The students were highly interactive and used their imaginations not only to create the examples provided on the cards, but create their own architectural designs. I am pleased they used some new geometric and science vocabulary terms we had recently introduced in class.
Great Aunts
January 05, 2018
Fun Building
My 5 year old nephew loves to build things and this was perfect for him to express himself with.
Cotton 38
January 04, 2018
Great for thought process
Great toy as it develops dexterity for a 4.5 year old or more.
QueenL
August 06, 2015
– San Jose, CA
Good product, but not unique
I thought my grandchildren would love this set because they love playing with pattern blocks. But because they are so familiar with pattern blocks (including making 3D patterns of their own), they didn't find it unique or compelling. They made the patterns in the pattern book then mixed the blocks in the tub with their other wooden pattern blocks and play with all of them.
NanaHughes
December 31, 2014
– Tarboro, NC
Love this alternative to computer games. My grandson loves the challenge and the patterns and develops his own.
Love this educational game that has children using their brains to visualize, experiment and find success.
January 24, 2021
Verified Purchaser
That the child was happy
This was for a neighbors child and he tole me the child is very happy with it.
Zip 33434
Liked:
Quality,Value,Educational
grandma
January 02, 2018
SUPER
My granddaughter loves this! Fun and educational!!
