Ideas for play and discovery
Games, toys and science
Ideas for play beyond the screen: brain teasers, board games, science activities and geek gadgets.
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Geek curiosities
Moving sand art: a different landscape with every turn
Sand, liquid and bubbles build mountains inside a frame. Discover what to watch in moving sand art and what to compare before choosing one.
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Science activities
Turing Tumble: can a marble follow a program?
Build logic with parts and marbles. Explore Turing Tumble: predictions, mechanical memory and the satisfaction of finding a flaw in your design.
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Brain teasers
Rush Hour: when moving backward is the only way out
A red car, an exit and a gridlock of obstacles. Explore Rush Hour through planning: predict moves, trace dependencies and escape the jam.
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Brain teasers
Rubik’s Phantom: can you solve a cube that hides its colors?
The warmth of your hands reveals Rubik’s Phantom’s colors. Explore what changes when you solve it and turn it into an observation challenge.
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Science activities
One touch sets it all in motion: the chain reaction challenge
How far can a single touch go? Watch dominoes and GraviTrax tracks in manufacturer videos, and discover what keeps a chain reaction going.
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