I was given A-Ha! Brainteasers Kit from Thinkfun for free to review for my readers. All opinions expressed in this post belong to me. For more information, please read my full disclosure policy.
My 2nd grade son, ALuv, has always been gifted at figuring things out. He really blows my mind when it comes to all that engineering stuff {that I don’t understand one bit}. So when I heard about Thinkfun’s A-Ha! Brainteaser Kit, I just knew it would be right up his alley. And it was. There are many reasons why he {and several others in our family} enjoyed this kit.
My Favorite Things about Thinkfun’s A-Ha! Brainteaser Kit
- It is great for ages 5+. Although the box says ages 6-11, NJoy {age 5} liked playing with it just as much as ALuv did. So did dad, who has one of those engineering minds. He felt it was challenging enough for adults, too!
- It is perfect for one child or multiple children, working together on the same puzzle. The instruction pamphlet also comes with more ideas on how to use it as a classroom center.
- It can be modified as easy or more challenging. Each puzzle comes with an objective card, telling the child the objective of working the puzzle, and 3 hints to help him solve it. Younger children can go through the hint cards quicker for shorter attention spans. Older children {or adults, in my opinion} can be given the hint cards at a slower pace; maybe even stretching them out over days!
- It encourages thinking. With each puzzle {there are 8 included}, there is an objective card and three hints. BUT, the hints don’t give away the answer. They simply encourage more thinking and problem solving.
- It can be easily organized and stored. It has a wonderful storage box, with room for all the cards and puzzles. We’ve had the kit since September and haven’t lost a piece. That’s a big deal for this family of 6!
- The puzzles can be re-worked over and over again. Because the puzzles are challenging enough, I found that if given enough time, ALuv forgot how to work most of them. After a couple of weeks, I brought the kit out again and he was excited over solving them again.
- It makes the perfect Christmas gift {for your child or for your classroom}! Christmas is just right around the corner. Enter below to for the chance to win one for your child, family, or classroom!
Justin Nancy says
No, I am awful at brain teasers.
Leslie says
This is a great item! My older kids got to solve these puzzles. The younger set would love it as well.
Christa H says
What a great looking game. I LOVE games that are both fun and make you think. This is exactly the kind of game I will buy, if I can win it even better.
Anna C. says
Sometimes I can solve brainteasers, but my husband is usually better. We were discussing the other day that our kids need more problem-solving in their “curriculum”.
Jennifer says
Love brain teasers but have to be in the “zone” to be good at them. 🙂
Deana says
I am not so great at brain teasers but my son would love this!
Caterina says
We love brain teasers! Not so great at them though.
Minal says
Its my daughter’s birthday today so I think she should win this and she loves brain teasers 🙂
Kristen says
I’m usually able to figure out brain teasers and my daughter has recently begun enjoying the challenges. Thank you for the review!
Regina says
This looks like fun! I could see us playing quite often.
debbie jackson says
Yes I am and i enjoy them
Ally says
Yes! And I have two daughters who seem to have an aptitude for problem solving as well.
Jana Pritchett says
I am not very good at brain teasers, so this will be good for me and the kids 🙂
Christine says
I love to do brain teasers and this would be a great way to pass that on to my kids. Thanks for the giveaway!
Heather says
I am not very good at brain teasers but my kiddos would love this!!
Mandy Heitman says
Some days I am and some days I am not. However, I enjoy a good brain workout.
mamamayor says
Sometimes I am,thank you
Tammy says
I’m not great at brain teasers.
Tonia Fortkamp says
I love brain games. Solving them on the other hand is a different story 🙂 This is right up my sons alley!
Ivonne Bernabe says
I love brain teasers!! I usually can figure them out although it might take me awhile lol
Katie says
The brainteaser box sounds perfect my 5 year old!
DianeMargaret Miller says
I used to be good at them…I haven’t done any lately!
etrieberbeth says
I am so bad at them! Maybe this would help my spatial reasoning!
Angela Robbins says
I love brain teasers! My husband and oldest do as well 🙂
Tammy says
I have always loved puzzles and brain teasers! I think a couple of my kids are wired that way as well.
Leanne says
I’m actually pretty good (not great) at logic puzzles. I encourage my kids to do them.
Sarah Miller-Kramer says
I love brainteasers! My kids would have a blast with this!!
barbee says
My son loves these. We are both good at them.
Christy says
We all enjoy logic puzzles – sounds like a great addition to our shelf!
Amanda says
I’m to great not solving them, but i love them!
Krista says
I love brainteasers. I was in the gifted program in school growing up so we did them all the time.
claudia304@msn.com says
This would be great to help my son!
Bonny Boyd says
Looks like fun! I would love to win this and get it for free but if not, I will most likely get it for the kiddos for Christmas!! Thanks–I love your blog!!
Katie H says
Looks like something my son would love!
Bethany says
We love brain teasers and have a lot of books around the house! I think a hands on approach would be a new challenge and would be so fun for the whole family! My daughter would love it!
Suzanne parke says
I love doing them but rarely so! This would be great for our whole family! My mom has Alzheimer’s (as well as most members of her family :() and I am trying to add brain activities to our daily habits. I’m wondering if this would be good for that as well?!
Ticia Adventures in Mommydom says
Sometimes, I like to pretend I am though.
Kandi says
Depends on my mood. Some days yes, some days no.
Cindy says
I think they are fun to try to solve.
Jess McCarthy says
I LOVE brainteasers! But, if I’m tired I’m awful at them.
Angie M. says
I am good at verbal brain teasers, but awful at spatial ones. I get frustrated really easy!
valorian says
I love brainteasers! I’m fairly good at them.
Jessica says
I pretty good in solving brainteasers and I enjoy them very much.
tammy cordery says
I think I’m okay
3gigglygirlsathome says
I struggle somewhat with brainteasers but enjoy trying them. My kiddos love them so this would be fantastic for us all!
Mary Bond says
Oooh, Love this one.
Tara S. says
Ha, probably not as good as I used to be.
Tammy Jones says
When I’m patient enough to sit. 🙂
Deanna says
I usually stink at brain teasers! 🙂 Maybe I need this more than my kids!
Alicia says
It depends… Some brain teasers I am good at and some I just can’t get 🙂
JoAnne E. says
Sadly, I am awful at brainteasers!
Nancy S. says
I’m a little above average in brain teaser solving, and enjoy working them through with my children. Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
nancy says
I have no idea 🙂
Gina Arkell says
It depends on what the brain teaser is. Generally, I’d rather just try for a few minutes and then “cheat” if I can’t get it. 🙂
Sandra says
Depends on the day and if I have had coffee yet!
Kelly P says
I used to like the challenge, but now my child is my challenge, lol. My 2nd grade son is very good at these types of things and could always use more practice and learn new tricks. We both could use the practice and then watch as Daddy easily figures it out, lol. Thanks for the giveaway.
Rhoda says
I love brainteasers. Have one child that also loves a good challenge. My other child would prefer not to do any type of brain teaser or game. She would rather sit and draw or dance and twirl around the room. Talk about opposites! Thank you for the give away.
Laura says
I definitely have to be in the right frame of mind for brainteasers.
Kimberly R says
My husband and kids are a lot better at brainteasers than I 🙂
Amy says
not generally!
Andrea @ No Doubt Learning says
I love the challenge of brain teasers.
Michelle says
I stink at brain teasers but would love for my kids to try them out.
Malisa says
I am not that great at brainteasers, but love to watch my daughter get look on her face. I know she is thinking.
Brandi says
Not really but my boys are. Thanks for the chance to win this kit!
Kellye says
This looks awesome!
Danielle says
I am not good at brain teasers at all.
Missy @ Dot-to-Dot Connections says
No, I am not good at solving brainteaseres! But at least 2 of my kids have an interest in them and I’m all for encouraging them to develop in that area 🙂
sherece says
No, it take me a minute to figure things out.
Stephanie Craig says
When I have enough sleep I am. So most of the timevthe answer is no. LOL
Julie Stewart says
I love solving brain teasers! Usually I’m pretty good at it, too 🙂
Martha says
Sometimes I am good at solving brain teasers. others not so much.
Nancy says
I have no particular skill with brain teasers. but my son and husband do!