Rush Hour by Thinkfun

Rush Hour by Thinkfun is an excellent logic & reasoning puzzle. In Rush Hour, you have to battle the gridlock as you slide the blocking vehicles out of the way for the red car to exit. With 40 all-new challenges, ranging in difficulty, players can progress at their own speed. As one of the best logic games of all time, Rush Hour is a must. This challenging puzzle has been enjoyed by all – we thoroughly recommend it. Rush Hour has won many awards including Mensa Select and Parents’ Choice.  Ages 8 – adult.

Educational Benefits of Rush Hour:

• Develops visual perception, visual discrimination and visual processing skills (vital skills to learn to read).
• Develops strategic thinking skills
• Develops logic and problem solving skills (underpins the Maths curriculum)
• Develops planning skills
• Develops hand eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• Develops sequencing skills
• Develops spatial awarenesss
• Develops visual memory (in setting up the challenge, you have to visually remember where each car/truck is positioned)

Contents:

• Rush Hour Traffic Grid with card storage
• 40 ALL NEW Challenge Cards from Beginner to Expert with Solutions
• 15 Blocking Cars and Trucks
• 1 Red Escape Car
• Travel/storage Bag
• Our local school uses it in reception as an extension for gifted and highly able children. We have also tested it on adults with two degrees!