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| At a glance |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gift age | 8–12 years | 3–8 years | 7–12 years |
| Best for | Children who enjoy following a challenge through to a solution. · One focused challenge on a clear table or tray. | Children who enjoy shapes and repeating patterns · Quiet table play with room to spread out | Children who enjoy following a challenge through to a solution. · One focused challenge on a clear table or tray. |
| Watch for | A picture may be easy to recognize but difficult to reconstruct from the supplied shapes. · Start with an easier challenge; the top difficulty is not a promise of independent play at the minimum age. | Many loose pieces need a container and a clear play area · Small pieces; manufacturer guidance is ages three and up | One player solves at a time; keep the small pieces on a tray while traveling. · Start with an easier challenge; the top difficulty is not a promise of independent play at the minimum age. |
| Setup / adult help | No setup / low adult help | No setup / some adult help | No setup / low adult help |
| Travel-friendly | Yes | No | Yes |
| Contents | 14 pattern pieces, game tray and 60 challenges. | 120 wooden shapes and five double-sided pattern boards | Travel board, jewel pieces and 120 challenges with solutions. |
| Age guidance / content rating | 8+ — check the current packaging | 3 years and up | 7+ — check the current packaging |
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