TangoesJunior

Bought this for my 4 year old niece's birthday. She absolutely loves it and has spent several hours over this weekend playing with it, doing all the puzzles (even attempting and completing some of the hard ones). I also go the Tangoes Jr Puzzle Packs - People... So she would have even more fun. She loves all of the puzzles. It is great for her learning spacial arrangement and problem solving. The instruction booklet has solutions if needed, as well as additional puzzles (small) that can be attempted on the blank board front of the case. This will provide endless hours of fun and learning. I love that it has a spot for the cards and the pieces and that it is magnetic (great for the car, or carrying around to show family how she just completed a project). I hope she enjoys it for a long time.UPDATE: Almost a year later, she is still playing with this, keeping herself occupied when her mother is helping her sibilings. Now, at almost 5, she loves this and I am looking for more games with good spacial reasoning like this for Christmas...as well as additional packs. It is true that there is not a lot of space in the drawer for extra cards; however, I figure we will take out the easy cards she has mastered and add some newer, harder cards instead.

Grandson loved this item as a Christmas gift. Educational and fun!

Tangoes was a really big hit with my 4 year old. I love all the skills involved in building with the tangrams. He advanced through the first two levels very quickly. He is now working on the more difficult puzzles. Wish there were more cards for level 2 and 3. It is sturdy. I love that all the pieces have their own little home. It is compact and easy to carry and transport. The magnets are strong. I was discouraged that the box came damaged especially since it was a BD gift. I do wish the pieces were in different colors instead of all blue. It is fun to get everyone involved in the problem solving. I highly recommend Tangoes if your child loves puzzles, shapes and thinking out of the box.

This product should be labeled for ages 2 (or 2 1/2) and up. I didn't even get a chance to explain to my daughter how to use the tangrams. She went straight to work (on level 1) placing each piece. It took her less than a minute to complete the puzzle. Then she put each piece back in the tray. Sadly, I thought I purchased the wrong puzzle. This seems too easy for her, she's going to be bored with this. I didn't even finish that thought when she choose another puzzle and began again, and again and again. The following day we tried level 2, but it was too challenging. She flipped the puzzle back to level 1 and began working again, and again, and again. She loves this puzzle.Reasons we like this toy/puzzle:1. Develops spatial reasoning and problem solving skills2. Allows practice for fine motor skills3. Follows patterns4. Develops concentration5. Has fun puzzles that are engaging6. Pieces are thick and easy to pick up (magnetic, so they don't slide all over the place)7. Travel case is sturdy and easy to carry8. Slide out puzzle case has molded insets for each piece9. Two levels of difficulty10. Can purchase (or make) additional puzzles that will continue to challenge her

This product is amazing to be gifted, and it is great for travel and entertainment! Very very good for kids!!!!