6 best mindware challenges

• TOYS THAT TEACH: KEVA Brain Builders from MindWare will train your brain to turn 2-dimensional diagrams into 3-dimensional reality. Approach KEVA from a whole new angle with this interactive STEM tool!
• STRENGTHENS STEM: Turn technical drawings into fun, recognizable objects. The 2-D cards show the design from different angles highlighting the front, side and overhead view and increase in difficulty from beginner to expert.
• PROBLEM SOLVING: Manipulate your KEVA planks to successfully duplicate the balance, proportion, composition and geometry featured on each card. As each build becomes more challenging, patience and confidence is gained through trial and error.
• FUN AND REWARDING: Once you think you've solved the blueprint, flip it over to check the solution—try to resist the urge to peak! From picnic tables and rowboats to swans and snails, you will be amazed what your brain will build. Time to put your 3D imagination to the test!
• INCLUDES: 20 durable KEVA planks, 30 full-color double-sided cards in a zippered carrying case.

User questions & answers

Question:	Do you have a recommendation for a game like this that would be appropriate for teens
Answer:	Only kid's with imagination
Question:	Is this good for a 6 or 8 year olds
Answer:	I think it is good for any age, frankly. It is a brain building exercise. I bought it for my three year old and let him build whatever he likes, even if it is too difficult for his age.
Question:	Is there a way to just get the cards? We already have a set of planks
Answer:	Mindware does sell a set of Keva: Idea Cards: Set of 4s for $9.95.
Question:	Are these planks maple or pine
Answer:	They are maple.
Question:	Have the errors been corrected
Answer:	Which errors?
Question:	Is the new version out? With corrected facts on cards
Answer:	The cards have been corrected.
Question:	do they sell more cards for this game
Answer:	We apologize. We do not carry the item you are looking for. However, your request has been entered as feedback for a new product suggestion.
Question:	what ages best work for this game? How could it be 1 month and up? I am searching for trivia questions for 6 - 8 yr olds. Other recmmendaations
Answer:	We bought this for my 5 year old daughter who LOVES animals. The questions are good and appropriate. Not sure how much your kiddos love animals, if it will be too easy, but it will be fun.

Product features

The simplicity of KEVA planks allows limitless possibilities!

With KEVA, every piece is precision-milled, so they are all exactly the same and stack with unbelievable stability.

Teachable Moments

KEVA teaches a basic understanding of physics and engineering concepts. Physically handling the blocks builds a fundamental understanding of quantities, equality, geometry, balance and design. Each kit includes an idea book with concepts to stimulate builders.

Easy to Use

No glue or connectors required! Simply stack the solid KEVA planks to create buildings, monuments and geometric forms.

All Ages

Loved by boys and girls as young as 5 and as old as 100. All KEVA kits are compatible! KEVA is simple enough for easy builds and more complex designs. Adults can't resist getting in on the fun! Children of all ages can be challenged and successful when building with KEVA planks—it is the perfect family activity!

Purposeful Play

The KEVA Educator's Manual is loaded with lesson plans and classroom activities, and each kit's included guides shows you how to add a hands-on component to math, science, reading, social studies, and other subjects.

Award Winner

KEVA is proud to be an esteemed award winner of Academics' Choice Award, Disney Family Fun Toy of the Year, Major Fun Award, Parents' Choice Gold Award and many others. KEVA is exclusive to MindWare.

Fantastic School Resource

Use the educator guide to incorporate hands-on building activities into the classroom. The 1,000 plank set is a favorite of schools and museums as a resource for lessons or play!

Maple Planks

Maple KEVA are our very best planks, made from top grade maple in the USA (Maine). Maple wood will resist dings and scratches, maintain its edges and corners and resist fingerprints. KEVA Maple sets are heirloom-quality and come with instructions for both Structures and Contraptions.

Pine Planks

Standard KEVA planks are made from durable pine wood, which has a beautiful, natural finish. The select factories awarded to produce pine KEVA planks in China are held to the strictest standards for quality, safety and manufacturing tolerances.

Brain-Building Challenges

Play with KEVA Brain Builders to train your brain! The 2-D puzzle cards of various skill level show a KEVA build from different angles, including front, side and overhead. Kids move KEVA planks to successfully duplicate the balance and composition featured on each card!

Cool Contraptions

KEVA Contraptions come with planks, building inspiration, and light-weight balls for exciting action! You can build long runs, bounce pads, funnels and tunnels; then send the KEVA balls through. Add 4 extra KEVA balls to any KEVA set with the 4 balls add-on pack.

Medieval Machines

KEVA Catapult and Trebuchet allow kids to build a specific wooden-machine model – with all tools and pieces included! A great activity for at home or in the classroom, builders can use the finished launcher to test force and aim.

Stunning Structures

KEVA Structure boxes come with plenty of planks and lots of building inspiration: they’re the most basic building sets, allowing for endless building possibilities. Add KEVA Cutouts to for fun-shaped planks perfect for building castles, battlements and fortresses.

Product description

MindWare’s wildly popular Mystery Mosaics delight kids and adults as they transform numbered squares and triangles into detailed images. Each book has 18 mosaics including four 10.5” x 15” fold-out pages.

• TOYS THAT TEACH: These color-by-number puzzles engage kids and adults in high-level cognitive skills while their coloring reveals fantastic hidden images! Practice number matching, patience and concentration.
• SURPRISE IMAGES: These original, hand-drawn illustrations use the color-by-number method in a mosaic pattern – so the final image is a surprise until it’s completed! Each book has a variety of fun scenes.
• ARTISTIC PUZZLE CHALLENGE: MindWare’s 36-count colored pencil set coincides with the numbers on each page (sold separately). Completing each colorful puzzle is engaging to both kids and adults!
• FAMILY FAVORITE: Mystery Mosaics by MindWare is an extensive series with over 15 different books! Enjoy books individually or as a family; and collect them all!
• INCLUDES: 1 Color By Number Mystery Mosaics Book 17 with 18 mosaic puzzles, including four 10.5” x 15” fold-out pages. (Ages 6 and up)

Product description

MindWare is a creator, manufacturer, and distributor of Brainy Toys for people of all ages. The diverse product line includes games, puzzles, brainteasers, arts and crafts activities, mysteries, mazes and more. MindWare's goal is to place high quality toys that teach and entertain into the hands of children and adults. Over the years, MindWare games have won many prestigious awards, including Mensa Select, Parents' Choice and the Spiel des Jahres in Germany. Founder Jeanne Voigt started MindWare in 1990 with a small retail store in the Uptown area of Minneapolis. From there, the company has evolved into the largest cataloger in its segment, mailing to consumers and educators throughout the United States. MindWare is also a web retailer and distributor, selling its MindWare line to 2,000 retailers in the US and to distributors in over 20 countries worldwide.

From the Manufacturer

These great puzzle books have four analogies to solve on each page.

• Fun and educational toys for children all ages
• Will stimulate your mind and entertain
• Unique and innovative toys and games
• In turn, their answers provide hints for a fifth challenge-level analogy
• Great for building verbal and logic skills, with engaging illustrations and fun game-play feeling
• 250 puzzles in each book
• Solutions included
• Analogies help kids apply knowledge to new situations

User questions & answers

Question:	What grade is this
Answer:	I would say 5th grade and above. My daughter is in 7th and struggles with some of the analogies.

Product features

ULTIMATE DOT TO DOT

There are 30 designs to complete and color. From iconic architecture and Aztec patterns to ornate ornaments and intricate animals, there's something for puzzle enthusiasts and coloring book lovers alike in this wonderful collection.

ULTIMATE DOT TO DOT

There are 30 designs to complete and color. From iconic architecture and Aztec patterns to ornate ornaments and intricate animals, there's something for puzzle enthusiasts and coloring book lovers alike in this wonderful collection.

ULTIMATE DOT TO DOT

There are 30 designs to complete and color. From iconic architecture and Aztec patterns to ornate ornaments and intricate animals, there's something for puzzle enthusiasts and coloring book lovers alike in this wonderful collection.

ULTIMATE DOT TO DOT

There are 30 designs to complete and color. From iconic architecture and Aztec patterns to ornate ornaments and intricate animals, there's something for puzzle enthusiasts and coloring book lovers alike in this wonderful collection.

ULTIMATE DOT TO DOT ANIMALS

You'll find 30 intricate animal pictures to complete and color in this stunning collection. From fabulous felines and beautiful birds to majestic mammals and amazing insects, there are lots of connect-the-dot challenges for art lovers and puzzle enthusiasts alike.

ULTIMATE DOT TO DOT ANIMALS

You'll find 30 intricate animal pictures to complete and color in this stunning collection. From fabulous felines and beautiful birds to majestic mammals and amazing insects, there are lots of connect-the-dot challenges for art lovers and puzzle enthusiasts alike.

ULTIMATE DOT TO DOT ANIMALS

You'll find 30 intricate animal pictures to complete and color in this stunning collection. From fabulous felines and beautiful birds to majestic mammals and amazing insects, there are lots of connect-the-dot challenges for art lovers and puzzle enthusiasts alike.

ULTIMATE DOT TO DOT ANIMALS

You'll find 30 intricate animal pictures to complete and color in this stunning collection. From fabulous felines and beautiful birds to majestic mammals and amazing insects, there are lots of connect-the-dot challenges for art lovers and puzzle enthusiasts alike.

Product description

The Q-bitz game is a great way to say goodbye to boredom and challenge your mind all at once. Practice your symmetry, visual dexterity, quick thinking, and competitive nature. Q-bitz stimulates the brain to use spatial reasoning and memory skill making it perfect for both the classroom and at home. With Q-bitz, it's not the same game over and over again. You get 80 different puzzle cards that you can compete to complete in 3 different ways. That's over 200 different ways to play. Combine that with different friends and you have a new experience every time. Each game contains three rounds, each round with a different card. Players puzzle over how to recreate the patterns on the game cards using their set of 16 cubes. The first player to match the pattern wins the card. The player with the most cards, wins the game. Q-bitz has received accolades including Parent's Choice Gold Award, National Parenting Publications Awards' Nappa Gold. Tillywig Toy Award's Bain Child Award Winner, and the Major Fun Award. You're sure to have a good time challenging your visual agility with Q-bitz. Package contains Q-bitz Game by Mindware. Includes 80 Q-bitz cards, 4 wooden trays, and 4 different colored sets of 16 cubes. Game design by Peggy Brown. Suitable for 2 to 4 players ages 6 years and older.

From the Manufacturer

Created By MindWare! Three different types of visual challenges make Q-bitz the perfect game for multiple playing styles. Round One is all about speed as players race to manipulate their cubes to copy the pattern on the Q-bitz card. The first player to complete the pattern keeps the card. Round Two adds luck to the equation, as players roll their cubes to match the pattern. Round Three really tests brain power, as players must re-create the pattern from memory. Collect the most cards and win! Includes 80 Q-bitz cards, 4 wooden trays and 4 sets of 16 cubes. 2 to 4 players.

• GAME TO TRAIN THE BRAIN: The Q-bitz game is a great way to say goodbye to boredom and challenge your mind all at once. Practice your symmetry, visual dexterity, quick thinking, and competitive nature. Q-bitz stimulates the brain to use spatial reasoning and memory skill making it perfect for both the classroom and at home.
• THREE WAYS TO PLAY: With Q-bitz, it's not the same game over and over again. You get 80 different puzzle cards that you can compete to complete in 3 different ways. That's over 200 different ways to play. Combine that with different friends and you have a new experience every time.
• COMPREHENSIBLE GAME PLAY: Each game contains three rounds, each round with a different card. Players puzzle over how to recreate the patterns on the game cards using their set of 16 cubes. The first player to match the pattern wins the card. The player with the most cards, wins the game.
• AWARD WINNING FUN: Q-bitz has received accolades including Parent's Choice Gold Award, National Parenting Publications Awards' Nappa Gold. Tillywig Toy Award's Bain Child Award Winner, and the Major Fun Award. You're sure to have a good time challenging your visual agility with Q-bitz.
• PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Package contains Q-bitz Game by Mindware. Includes 80 Q-bitz cards, 4 wooden trays, and 4 different colored sets of 16 cubes. Game design by Peggy Brown. Suitable for 2 to 4 players ages 6 years and older.

User questions & answers

Question:	Appropriate ages
Answer:	My grandsons are 11 and 12, plus other relatives have joined in with them to play this game. It appears to be a hit with age 10 and older even adults--good spatial intelligence and stimulation.
Question:	what skills are developed
Answer:	It seems to develop your brain and is hard to work at first, try it it is fun to see how fast you can work them. It seems like the test they give to see if you are developing mental problems. I am 77 and at first had a hard tome doing it, as I worked it more it seemed to help me.
Question:	good for 5-6 year olds
Answer:	Yes, absolutely good for 5-6 year olds. To play the game one flips a card over and then matches the 16 puzzle pieces to the picture/pattern shown on the card. A person can play alone or race against others to match the picture. I have nieces and nephews who are quite young who love the game.
Question:	Will the game still be "fun" after making all 80 cards? Any suggested "rules" for one person
Answer:	While this game is designed for 2-4 players, there is a game ('round 3') where you look at a card for 10 seconds then recreate the pattern from memory, which you could do with a timer if you liked a challenge and were playing alone. While this game (like most) are more fun with additional players racing to finish first, there is certainly a way to play against yourself with a timer. As far as it not being fun after you have gone through all the cards, you would need an extremely good memory to remember 80 configurations, plus you need to roll the cubes like dice, so there is also the luck element (you can't just pick up the square and use whatever side you want (this is called 'Round 2'). I hope this answers your questions, but if not feel free to contact us again.
Question:	what is the grade level this book designed for? Is it good for a 2nd grader
Answer:	Level A is designed for grades 3-5. Beginner Level is K-2. If your child reads above grade level and has an advanced use if vocabulary or has already demonstrated analogy ability, level A should be appropriate.

Product features

Mindware – Q-bitz

Say goodbye to boredom and challenge your mind and each other with this family-fun puzzle game! Q-bitz offers three types of visual challenges, making it the perfect game for multiple playing styles. Round one of this popular MindWare game is all about speed as players race to manipulate their cubes to copy the pattern on the Q-bitz pattern card. In round two, players roll all of their cubes on the table like dice. Using the cubes as rolled (face up), players place as many cubes as possible in the tray to recreate the pattern shown on the card. Players race to re-roll all remaining unusable cubes until they roll the shapes that are needed to complete the pattern. Round three really tests brain power: players study the pattern card for ten seconds, flip it face down and then re-create the pattern from memory!

• Teaches symmetry, visual dexterity and friendly competition S
• timulates the brain to use spatial reasoning and memory skillsO
• ffers 3 ways to play and design cards that vary in difficulty, making it an exciting fast-paced game for all agesI
• ncludes 80 Q-bitz cards, 4 wooden trays and 4 sets of 16 cubes. For 2 to 4 players.

Product description

It’s the multi-directional marble maze with 64 puzzling challenges! Choose a card to see your puzzle and place the multi-directional tiles on the board. Release the steel marbles to see if you land your targets. If you’re off base, move the tiles until your marble circuits deliver a perfect landing! It’s logic, strategy and brain games all in one!

• Train Your Brain: MindWare’s Marble Circuit is the brain-teasing solo game that keeps you occupied for hours! This addictive marble race puts a spin on traditional logic games for kids and adults.
• Easy to Play: Choose a card to see your puzzle’s set-up, then place the multi-directional tiles where you think they should go on the board. Release the steel marbles to see if you land your targets. Move the tiles until you deliver a perfect landing!
• Games that Teach: It’s the multi-directional marble maze with 50 puzzling challenges! Engage your mind in logical thinking and strategy. It’s the perfect gift for kids who enjoy 3D puzzles, logic games and mazes.
• Solo Play: Marble Circuits is a single-player game that’s quick to learn. Play a game when you need a brain challenge anytime, anywhere!
• Includes: 1 gameboard, 64 puzzle cards, 15 multi-directional tiles, 8 steel marbles and instructions. For 1 player. (Ages 8 and up)

User questions & answers

Question:	What size are the marbles? We have lost one and want to replace it
Answer:	They are roughly 3/8 of an inch in diameter.
Question:	On the mindware site it says puzzle number 2s solution is wrong- has this been corrected
Answer:	The puzzles have been corrected.
Question:	Do all pieces store inside the plastic maze itself
Answer:	Yes, but Ibakways like to put the smaller pieces in a small zip lock bag to prevent loss.
Question:	Are the marbles loose? Or secured in the tracks
Answer:	Loose