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Rush Hour

Traffic-jam puzzle: slide the cars until you get the red one off the board

Age
Ages 8 to 12
Price
€20 to €35
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Why it works

You set out the cars as the card shows and slide them about until you clear a way for the red one. There is nothing to build and no long instructions; you understand it just by looking. It is compact, it copes with journeys and waiting rooms, and adults end up taking it out of their hands to solve 'just one'.

Our verdict

Choose this one if you want logic with no pieces to assemble. Gravity Maze is slightly cheaper and more eye-catching, but it takes up more room and has marbles.

They will like it if

  • they are into cars
  • they prefer short challenges
  • you travel often

Bear in mind

  • it is played alone
  • the listing does not say how many challenges it comes with

What's in the box

  • Sliding vehicle puzzle
  • Compact and portable, according to the listing
  • Recommended age: 8 and up
  • Can be used alone

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