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Logic games and puzzles to give children

One-player logic games are the most welcome gift in homes with an only child or with time to fill: they come with dozens of challenges that go from easy to very hard.

In a hurry? These three

  1. ThinkFun Gravity Maze

    Logic game for one: build towers so the marble reaches the target

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  2. Spin Master Perplexus Epic

    A maze inside a sphere: you guide the little ball by turning the whole thing in your hands

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  3. Ravensburger GraviTrax Core Starter Set

    116-piece marble run that you design yourself, playing with gravity

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All gifts

Budget

15 gifts

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Challenges with levels

Look for games with challenge cards at several levels. The child starts off winning and moves up in difficulty without anyone having to explain anything.

Jigsaws: check the pieces

As a guide, 100 pieces at age 6, 200 to 300 at age 8 and 500 from age 10. 3D puzzles are built once and then kept as an ornament.

Frequently asked questions

What do you give a child who likes a challenge?

A logic game with levels, a ball maze, a speed cube or a 3D puzzle. All of them can be played alone and without a screen.

Why don't you show the exact price?

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