We own a lot of ThinkFun games, and I always recommend anything they create. ThinkFun seems to completely understand that learning is supposed to be fun. Plus, I know that any time I open up a game by ThinkFun, my children are going to love it.
Their reputation remains golden in our home because as I reviewed these three educational games, our children glowed with pride and determination. You could almost see their brains getting bigger. That is why I am adding these games from ThinkFun to my list of recommended gift ideas.
A-Ha! Brainteaser Kit
The first game we opened was the A-Ha! Brainteaser Kit. This immediately drew a crowd ranging in age from 4 years old to… cough… my husband’s age.
You are given an object card to show you the finished project as well as three hints for putting together each puzzle. Even so, I admit that some of these puzzles stumped me. My children seemed to have more flexibility in their brain cells and were able to accomplish all but two without adult assistance.
We spent an entire afternoon working through the puzzles one at a time and then again. The puzzles require a great deal of logic and creativity. You (literally) have to think outside the box.
The A-Ha! Brainteaser Kit include 8 hands-on puzzles and is appropriate for ages 6 and up.
Teachers could use this in a classroom or co-op setting and it makes an excellent addition to family game nights. Using the A-Ha! Brainteaser Kit would also be a fabulous ice breaker at holiday parties or as a way to get busy children to settle around a table.
You can purchase the A-Ha! Brainteaser Kit from ThinkFun online, at retailers listed on their Store Locator, or at Amazon.com.
Math Dice Powers
We are quickly approaching the lesson on powers and the idea of explaining exponents to my child with Autism… yeah, I’m nervous. However, any time I can put something in her hands to make the lessons more concrete, the more likely I am to see the light 
bulb go on in her mind.
Math Dice Powers Practice Edition includes five dice and a handy storage bag. The idea is simply to work a powers problem by rolling the red and blue 12-sided dice. The answer is your target.
Then, you roll the three plain dice and try to work an equation in your mind with an answer that gets you close to the target.
OK… so maybe the following video will do a better job explaining Math Dice Powers Practice Edition than I did but I can see how this would be really fun (while challenging) in a classroom or group setting as well as with one person playing alone.
You can purchase Math Dice Powers Practice Edition from ThinkFun online, at retailers listed on their Store Locator, or at Amazon.com.
Laser Maze
Laser Maze Logic Game is a fun, thinking game. My four year old blew through the easiest mazes quickly, following the instructions on the cards and arranging the mirrors to direct the laser beam to the final target.
The Laser Maze Logic Game is designed to be a one person game, although we found it to be more fun working on the puzzles together as a group, and is age appropriate for 8 year olds and older. The puzzle range from easy (beginner) to expert.
If you have an older child who likes construction-based toys but has grown out of building blocks, I think the Laser Maze Logic Game would be an excellent gift idea.
You can purchase the Laser Maze Logic Game from ThinkFun online, at retailers listed on their Store Locator, or at Amazon.com.
The giveaway is closed.
Disclosure: I was provided with these games by ThinkFun but a favorable review was not required and opinions are 100% my own. For complete details, please read my disclaimer.
These are exactly the kinds of gifts that we love to buy for our children. Educational and Fun!
Love educational gifts 🙂
Look like really great games
Thank you for the giveaway!
my little guy is a hands on learner and does so much better with games. Would love to win 🙂
We love these sorts of games at our house – keeps things fun and interesting!
Thanks for an awesome giveaway!
We love games and toys like this that build the mind and are truly interactive!
Love brain teasers.
Thanks for all that you do.
My kids are always begging to play more games, so this would be awesome!
Lori @ http://www.getpowerforless.com
These would be an awesome addition to our homeschool. Thanks so much for the chance!!!
These look like great games!
These games are amazing!! Thank you so much for this opportunity!!
the games are a great
LOVE THIS! This is so much fun! We do Secret Santa gifts and I think I may have to get some of these to share with others in my family!
Thanks!
This looks interesting!
Fun! And great for winter days when we’re stuck inside!!
My boys would love these!
Thanks for the giveaway!
These games looks like fun! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
My kids love games. This would be awesome for them!
My kids love playing games. This would be a Christmas present for them.
I love educational games that are actually fun.
We love games especially educational ones. These seem like a lot of fun.
Thank you for the fun give away. Always on the lookout for games that are fun and one can learn from too.
We love think fun games!
Love hearing about new games!! We love Qwirkle, Spot-It, YamSlam, Sleeping Queens…and these sound great too. I think the BrainKit puzzles would be popular at our house. 🙂
I LOVE ThinkFun games. These games would be great additions to our game collection for family game night. Logic and math games are the best! Thank you for the chance to win this set of games. Have a great day!
Wow! These look great! Like them a lot!