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Perplexus has been reviewed 446 times with an average rating of 4.69
Fun and Challenging!!! Posted 12/18/2009 by Sue Schmidt
I bought this for a Christmas present for my 10 yr old nephew but I came home one day to my 13 yr old son playing with it. (He told me not to worry - he would be able to put it back in the box and no one would ever know it had been played with!) Anyway my son, my husband and I spent all evening playing with it. It is one of those things you just don't want to put down until you master it! The next day I ordered 2 more - one for my son (and husband) and one for my 15 yr old nephew.
My rating of Perplexus Posted 1/26/2010 by Bob Mackay
I like your maze very much, but it arrived without a ball inside, which suggests that factory QA is not up to scratch. I called Fat Brain Toys, who forwarded me to the manufacturer to get a replacement. The manufacturer did not return phone calls. I was able to buy a steel ball of the correct size and drill a hole in the cover of the puzzle to get it inside. I have yet to solve it completely, but that is as it should be! The central bucket does not swing very well, which will probably be a problem for the last move, when I get to it. The swing arm looks floppy, but worked OK. I find the numbers defining the route to be too faint to read reliably without very strong light.
Perplexus is a great toy Posted 10/18/2010 by Rebecca Hunt
Perplexus rewards patience and dexterity. The ball can roll too quickly and fall off the track if you don't handle the maze in such a way to control the speed and direction of the roll, and some of the steps needed to take the ball to the next step of the maze are not always obvious. There are a sequence of numbers 1-99 that allow the user to see just how far along in the maze s/he has gotten, but those numbers aren't very easy to see and can be easily overlooked. A very good feature is the three different starting places, which allow one to skip large areas already solved so that one does not always have to start at the very beginning each time the ball falls off the track. So far my 8yo son and I have been using the 2nd starting spot, and have learned that each section is harder than the last. We've had it for less than a week, so hopefully we won't be stuck there for much longer!
Review for Perplexus Posted 5/3/2010 by Carol B - EDUCATOR
This puzzle is able to keep a six year olds attention and intrigue adults as well. The kindergarten children in my daycare think this product is "COOL"! It keeps their attention for 1/2 an hour or so at a time. One 6 year old, with difficulty focusing, loves this toy. I believe it will help children increase their attention span and their eye-hand-coordination. I'm very pleased about this purchase.
Perplexingly AMAZING! Posted 8/24/2010 by Andrea
For our son's 7th birthday we surprised him and did a "makeover" on a room in our house so that he would have his own Office. We redecorated the room top to bottom, and gifts included a laptop, printer, phone, and camera - all of which he really wanted (and trust me, ALL were rehabbed or ebay!). We threw in a Perplexus because it looked so interesting and he's really into marble tracks and mazes. He woke up at 5 am to open his presents and was impressed with the office stuff but was OBSESSED with the Perplexus! We ALL played with it all morning, and have grabbed it at times throughout every day since then. It is just such a Great toy! Very challenging but not overwhelming. You want to keep trying it and it's addictive. It's also a great teacher of Patience, Thinking Ahead, and Moderate Movement. We are really impressed (as are all of the friends who passed it around at the birthday party)!
Perplexus maze Posted 12/6/2010 by Kelly Thompson
My 10 & 11 year old boy and girl couldn't put it down when we first got it and still enjoy the challenge of it. Well worth the money. I'm planning on ordering another for a birthday gift for another family. So nice to see them interested in something that's not electronic. Unfortunately, my son was tossing it around like a ball, dropped it and a piece broke off. I'm wondering if it can be openend, repaired and closed back up.
Clever and approriate Posted 5/18/2011 by VIOLET R GRIFFITHS
My grandson chooses the perplexor over TV, I got hooked on it, and my daughter picks it up frequently to take brain breaks! The whole family (3 generations worth) loves it!
Perplexus Posted 8/5/2010 by J Sharpe - EDUCATOR
Perplexus is a HIT! I purchase games for piano students to play while they are waiting to take their lesson. I look for games that will encourage focus and concentration and are new and different. Perplexus meets all those expectations and more. It has been particularly enjoyed by the middle school and high school bunch. Tonight my 12-year-old grandduaghter begged to take it home for the night. I had to make her promise to return it in the morning and to treat it with tender loving care--andn she will. She said I really should have purshased two!
A rating of Perplexus Posted 3/7/2010
I gave Perplexus to my nephew as a gift and it seemed to perplex both a 9 year old boy and a 36 year old man at the same time. It's similar to a video game that can entertain a boy for hours quietly and independently while he tries to get to the next step or level - only he's not sitting in front of a screen. I would say that he played Perplexus for a good 3 hours straight and had a hard time putting it down.
Review for Perplexus Posted 8/1/2010 by Morteza Razavi
The game is a great idea, which is why I thought I would purchase it. I think that the tracks are not joining up easily enough and because of that the ball jumps off too quickly and you lose your position again. Perhaps if it was remodeled to make it a little bit more fluid as the ball moves around, then kids could really get the hang of it.
Review of Perplexus Posted 10/7/2010 by Karen Webb
Love It! I have to stop from picking it up late at night or I don't get to bed. Even though I've made it all the way thru, it is still a challenge every time. Bring out more of them!!
Review of Perplexus Posted 12/11/2010 by Dvora L Weinraub
It's a great toy that EVERYONE enjoys. Even people that walk in the house and see it laying around, ask about it and attempt to try it.
My rating of Perplexus Posted 2/25/2010 by laurie stapleton
This is a great toy! The whole family has played with it. It is colorful and durable and promotes great hand-eye coordination. It also requires patience and concentration. The only problem is that there is not a map/paper copy of the trail and no one who has played it can find #31. I know there are videos about it on You Tube so I will research it from that aspect.
Review for Perplexus Posted 11/10/2011 by Rexanne Foti
I purchased four Perplexus for Christmas presents....I wanted real play value that did not include batteries. I left one unwrapped to test.....my husband and I have been playing with it all week...it drives me crazy that he is better at it than me so I will pratice...lol. Such a fun toy for any age. I am keeping one for our house ...I can see visitors just picking it up and playing....buying more!!
Perplex - ination ! Posted 5/12/2011 by Esther weiss - GRANDPARENT
Something that the grown ups want to play with as well as the children ! Fun for the family
Perplexus Posted 4/25/2011 by Carrie T - GRANDPARENT
The "Big Kids" love this toy even more than the 9 year old.
One trick pony? Posted 1/16/2011
I was really excited for my 9 year old son to get this toy. The concept is great and the product is well built. The downside is there seems to be only one way get the ball in the cup! So...now that he knows how to do it well... he doesn't play with it much. I wish there was more than one way to solve the puzzle.
Great Toy! Posted 12/15/2010 by Grace Lukens
I bought this toy for my grandchildren, ages 11, 8, and 4, as an add on gift to the other toys I got for them as individuals. They loved it! The eleven year old girl was getting through level two in a little while, and the 8 year girl kept at it even though she was challenged by level one. The four year old couldn't get very far with it, but was so intriqued with it that he told me when he grows up and works for Fat Brain Toys he is going to make Perplexus toys, too! The kids all wanted their dad to try it, and I loved it so much I told them I was going to buy another one for Grandpa and me. It would be fun to have around the house. The engineering in this thing is so fascinating that I went to their website to find out who made it!
Perplexus Review Posted 12/7/2010 by Ashley Smith
Great product, exactly as described. Suggested age use of 6-106 may be a little far reaching. This was bought as a gift for a 6 year old and he struggles with it and gets frustrated. This may be a reflection of the child more than the product though. We hope he will continue to grow in to it.
Review for Perplexus Posted 12/5/2010 by William Gray - GRANDPARENT
Perplexus is a challenge for my 7 yr. old grandson. He enjoys playing with it. Unlike other puzzels he can pick it up and put it down without having to pickup the peices and put them away. He plays with it several times a day and gets better each time.
A rating of Perplexus Posted 2/15/2010 by Leslie Anderson Freck
This is one of those toys that kids (our are aged 7 & 9) enjoy, but parents are always waiting for their turn, as well. We had been looking for an old-fashioned, wooden labyrinth game, but have been dismayed at the poor quality of those we found lately. Perplexus requires similar eye-hand coordination and spatial thinking, but in a slightly different format. You turn the entire ball to make the marble follow the path, and if it falls off, it goes to the bottom of the ball and you must start over. One bonus is that you can't lose the marble. The only complaint we have is that the numbers that direct you in the right directions are simply embossed on the plastic tracks and difficult to see and the embossed name on the clear plastic ball can occlude your vision at times as well. Overall, a great toy....used during the day and well after the kids go to bed.
Aggravating (but in a good way) Posted 1/8/2010 by Joseph W Mantheiy - OTHER
Extremely addictive toy which nobody wanted to share. "I just want to try it one more time!" "That's what you said five times ago!" "I haven't had a turn, yet!" It does not promote group play, because it is so much fun. I need one for myself.
LBT's Perplexus Posted 5/1/2010 by Blaine Totty - GRANDPARENT
Challenging and unique
CJ Posted 5/3/2011
All of our kids , ages 9-28, enjoy it! The center purple cup isn't as mobile as our friends Perplexus, and sometimes sticks.
Can't put it down! Posted 8/29/2011 by Greg Chambers
The kids found an old wooden marble labyrinth at my parents house and were smitten. We replaced it with the Perplexus and it's an improvement! Self contained to limit loss of parts, no knobs, 360 degrees of fun. Top 10 toy of all time.
Car trips are a breeze Posted 8/21/2011 by Jennifer Fey
My children ARGUE about who's turn it is to try this toy. Unfortunately, my husband is now in the mix saying it's HIS turn. A great toy from 8 to 40 years+. I like how my normally clumsy son is able to carefully turn the ball--I believe it is helping him have better eye/hand coordination. My daughter and he have a contest to see who can go the farthest on the maze. This is a whole lot of fun which passed 4 hours of a road trip quickly.
A rating of Perplexus Posted 8/9/2011 by Linda H
My 12 year old son received this for his birthday and has enjoyed it immensely. The toy was also used by cousins ranging in age from 9 - 12 and they all enjoyed figuring it out. My son loves mazes and puzzles, so this was a perfect gift for him.
Great toy for all ages Posted 7/26/2011 by Julia Paton - RELATIVE
Everybody wanted to play with it and once they got a hold of it, they wouldn't put it down or give it back. Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Grandpa all took a turn with Grandson's gift. Big hit!
A ball of madness. Posted 4/2/2011 by Dan Loeb
Not only does my son who it was bought for play with it but when it is on the table. Everyone who walks by it picks it uP and has a go. Can't wait for the next family birthday to get the ultra version.
Perplexus Posted 1/3/2011 by Christian Mirowski
My kids love the fact that this maze is 3-D. It really keeps them challenged and intrigued as they try to master it. I love that not only is it a quality toy, but it's not electronic!
Review of Perplexus Posted 12/25/2010 by Ruth Rowe - GRANDPARENT
I gave this to my 6 yr. old grandson for Christmas. After I showed him how to play with it he played with it for quite awhile. Then he would give it to me to try and back and forth it went. He seemed to enjoy playing with it. The other adults present enjoyed trying to complete one maze. It isn't easy but I don't think it is too hard to complete but will take time to master. My engineer son was impressed with it for a 6 yr. old because of it being "three dimensional".
Information about Perplexus Posted 12/12/2010 by Janet Mayer
A unique design to stimulate problem solving.
Perplexus was a hit! Posted 1/5/2010 by Jessica Fineberg Pardini
The most popular gift around the tree this christmas!! Everyone wanted to play (young and old alike). We will be ordering more, one for each household!
A rating of Perplexus Posted 4/5/2010 by Susan Hopkins - GRANDPARENT
My grandson loved playing with this. Once he opened it at his party, he couldn't put it down. Very creative.
Review for Perplexus Posted 3/24/2011 by Rosetta Thomas
I don't think this toy should be in the category for children with autism. I did not return it because he has two other brothers who might play with it.
Review of Perplexus Posted 11/14/2010
Difficult to figure out how to move the ball from one challenge to the next.
Review for Perplexus Posted 12/18/2011 by Jamie Beatty - GRANDPARENT
it was shipped to Japan for a Christmas gift. No reports of it's play value yet.
My rating of Perplexus Posted 11/8/2011 by Janeece Font
Christmas gift. And I keep playing with it.
Review of Perplexus Posted 10/3/2011 by Sharon Kleefisch - RELATIVE
I purchased this for my nephew who is autistic. He loves it. He has many hours of enjoyable fun.
Product review of Perplexus Posted 6/26/2011 by SUE DEVOS - GRANDPARENT
It was his favorite gift on his 8th birthday. Now I want to order another one for another grandson who will turn 9 soon.
Product review of Perplexus Posted 6/25/2011 by Natalie Davis
My math brain 14 year old loves it as well as his 7 year old little brother and 15 year old sister and 17 year old brother. Even his 2 and 3 year old brothers love it just for the colors and noise. Great fun for all.
My rating of Perplexus Posted 6/24/2011 by Karisa Truetken
My 3 children, ages 3 - 10, all love playing with Perplexus.
Great game Posted 1/26/2010 by M Piper
This is such a beautifully designed game. We actually have it sitting out on a pedestal, it's visually quite beautiful, and that way it's right there to enjoy and grab and play for a few (or a lot!) of minutes. Also, because it is self-contained, and sealed, there are no parts to lose or look for. It's so tricky, it is going to provide years of entertainment. Well done!
Perplexus Posted 1/13/2010 by Judy Tracy - GRANDPARENT
Nine year old granddaughter thinks this is a real challenge and likes it as well as her 8 year old sister. Thumbs up.
A rating of Perplexus Posted 8/3/2012 by SHERYL A SEIBERT-BOUGH
My son loves this challenging maze! He will play it over and over again. It comes with a stand that holds the ball, which is a great idea. It now sits on the coffee table and everyone in the family plays with it!
Owner Posted 7/23/2012 by Leslie Douglas
Very interesting toy!!!! We are a research facility and we are conducting a research study for autistic children 6-12. So far everyone who has picked this toy up engages themselves for a long period of time. It's tons of fun.
Review of Perplexus Posted 5/20/2012
I bought this product for those times when my grandchildren visit. It will be a while before they do, so this review concerns my own experience with it. Naturally, I had to see how interesting and how difficult the puzzle would prove to be. IMO it is challenging for an adult to solve completely. The first sections though are quite easy, so even a young child can have some success with it. I am interested to see how they take to it. I am also curious to find out how well their parents do. I pick it up once an a while myself.
Family gift Posted 1/17/2012 by peggy mansfield - GRANDPARENT
My 12 year old grandson who seems indifferent to anything that does not shoot guns on the xbox has hogged this for weeks until he mastered all levels. Now maybe the rest of us can get a chance to 'SEE' it!
Product review of Perplexus Posted 12/8/2011 by Terry De Lavallade - GRANDPARENT
We need more than one Perplexus so the fighting will stop. I think the adults love it more than the kids! Great fun.
Review of Perplexus Posted 12/4/2011 - GRANDPARENT
This toy is addictive! The mazes are amazing! My 3 year old grandson is quite good at it, much better than his grandma. The toy is great for all ages, and the entire family can't put it down! It is challenging, frustrating and exciting all at once. You want to keep going until you get the metal ball through the many mazes. The only drawback is that it is sometimes hard to see the ball and hard to tell what direction you need to be going in. You can end up repeating what you've already done. There are some points where the ball falls very quickly and you have to start over. But all in all it is a great toy.
Product review of Perplexus Posted 11/7/2011 by Erik Byman
The whole family enjoys playing with this toy. There always seems to be a waiting list! This toy draws in both kids and adults of all ages. This is our best "new" toy buy in many years!
Everybody is happy Posted 9/27/2011
Parents and child are happy. Our son thinks it's fun. It's challenging, but he can make progress so he doesn't get frustrated. Mom and Dad also think it's fun. It seems well made.
Perplexus Posted 3/27/2011 by JULIE M VOLLMUTH
Excellent toy for my ten year old! Really makes her think and is a great challenge.
Best toy ever! Posted 12/28/2009 by Casey Bernal - RELATIVE
This toy was designed by an art instructor at SRJC. He has done similar art projects that are on a larger scale. I first saw one of the interactive art sculptures and was intrigued. I saw the perplexus on sale at my schools bookstore, and bought it right away as a girt for my brother, 37. I got it home and couldn't resist opening it myself. I've been playing with it ever since. I felt bad about opening my brothers gift so I went online to buy him a new one. * Since giving the Perplexus to him we have all enjoyed playing it . From my nephew who is 4 years old to my uncle who is in his 70's everyone has been facinated with it. I highly reccomend it for everyone.
Perplexis Posted 10/7/2010 by Martha Temple
I bought this for my granddaughter for Christmas, but when I opened it, I was so intrigued that I have played with it since. I intend today to buy two more of them from you for my grown-up son and grown-up son-in-law and daughter. It is a great toy!
Reminds me the forgotten Pocketeer Maze!. Posted 3/22/2010 by nicolas marchiolo
Great toy even For Grown Ups! Can´t wait for more complex editions!!!!!. I love It!!!!!!.
Plasmart Perplexus Maze Game Posted 2/19/2010 by Lambreca
After playing with it for several hours over the past days, I can already conclude that the Perplexus is one of the coolest toys/puzzles I ever put my hands on. It starts out easy, making it interesting for children (I guess from ages 8 onwards), but the difficulty gradually increases to make it challenging for adults as well. It is very hard to put the Perplexus down ! The Perplexus has 3 starting positions. The first one is the beginning of the track, but 2 and 3 allow you to skip over 1/3rd or 2/3rd of the obstacle course in order to continue without redoing the easy part over and over again.
Information about Perplexus Posted 12/10/2012 by cindy henderson - GRANDPARENT
I purchased this for my six-year-old grandson. He was excited because this was a toy he had marked as one he wanted in your catalogue. After opening his gift, he had little opportunity to play with it because the adults found it intriguing. Over time, he will not have to share quite so much. This is an awesome toy!
Review for Perplexus Posted 7/8/2012 by Robbie Aldridge
All four of my children ages 12, 10, 9, and 5 love Perplexus. It is difficult enough for the older ones, but not so much that the younger gets frustrated. They absolutely LOVE this toy.
Everyone that picks this up can't put it down Posted 4/20/2012 by TPR
We took this on vacation with us (for our almost 7 year old) and everyone that picked it up couldn't put it down. I also just bought 18 of them for a corporate meeting.
Frustrating But Fun Posted 4/18/2012 by Anthony Coleson
My 5-year old is not drawn to Perplexus, but her cousins (ages 8 - 14) are.
Intriguing and challenging Posted 3/22/2012 by Amy Storer
Our grandson was fascinated with the Perplexus ball. He called it "awesome" and "super fun." It is colorful and challenging requiring strategy and skill building. Great gift for a young man.
engaging and addictive! Posted 3/8/2012 by LISA R HOFMANN
This was a gift for my daughter's friend. My daughter wanted to play with it before we gave it away and then at the party the other kids were all wanting to try it out.
Perplexus ball Posted 3/6/2012 by Carol Davis
My grandson loved this for his 8th birthday. He is a problem solver so this is the perfect gift....hours of fun.
Perplexus Posted 2/21/2012 by MICHELLE M COX
it is great because my kids have to use their problem-solving skills. they constantly take turns passing it back and forth. it is so much better for them than video games and tv. everyone they show it to can't stop trying to pass each level. our whole family loves it. we have one at home and purchased one for a birthday gift.
Review of Perplexus Posted 1/9/2012 by Lynn Johnson
I gave this to my 17-year-old son who enjoyed it very much, but once he completed the challenge (which he was able to do fairly quickly), he has not played with it. I expect that it will be brought out again when he has friends over. I think this is a good puzzle for his age group, but, in retrospect, would purchase the more difficult version. Because of his age, I did not expect him to play with this frequently. I purchased it for a fun, short term challenge that would divert him temporarily from video games, and it served this purpose well.
Great for many ages Posted 1/8/2012 by ANGELA BERGMAN
So fun! In an age where my nephew only loves Legos or video games, we've found a toy that he will play with! Not many toys can keep a 10 year old's attention for long, but this one does. We even argued over who had the next turn. The only one who found it too hard was the 4 year old. Great stuff!
Perplexus Posted 1/7/2012
I gave this to my granddaughter for Christmas and she LOVED it! She spent a long time playing with it and then shared it with her cousins and aunts and uncles too! The Perplexus is a great toy for kids or adults!
Not a big hit Posted 12/27/2011 by Kelly Schneider
I'm not sure if this game got lost among the presents, but after my 8 yr old daughter took it out of the packaging, she put it down without really engaging. I'm hopeful that she'll come back to it.
My rating of Perplexus Posted 12/21/2011
obviously this is a Christmas gift so there is no review untill the big day. but i remained neutral in my response just by my looking at the game and the little i played tn throught the game box itself. thanks
Perplexus Posted 12/20/2011
Child immediately interested & kept going back to it
A rating of Perplexus Posted 12/20/2011 by Linda LaParr
Again, keeps mind engaged and isn't using a computer!
Information about Perplexus Posted 12/19/2011 by andrea hannu
I purchased this for my 7 year old son. He is getting it for Christmas, and has not played with it yet. I wanted to test it, and I could not put it down. It is really neat game. I think my entire family is going to enjoy it.
Review of Perplexus Posted 7/17/2011 by Yi Zhang
It is a great toy to train kids' patience, coordination, logical thinking.
Awesome Posted 5/23/2011
Mom won't put it down and gift recipient loves it!
Review for Perplexus Posted 4/1/2011 by bernard de jong
excellent toy. he plays it with enthusiasm. Seems to me in particular good for girls because it trains their 3-d vision, useful if for instance they want to become surgeons
Great family toy! Posted 1/4/2011 by Alicia C.
This is a fun toy that the whole family can play. It does get addicting! It's great for eye-hand-coordination. It's a play anywhere toy - great even in the car on long car rides!
Awesome! Posted 1/4/2011
Everyone in the family plays with this toy!
sweet entertainment for a while Posted 1/3/2011 by Anna Rodriguez
Kids and adults would love this puzzle if they enjoy puzzles.
Cool game Posted 11/9/2010 by Mary Kate Gourley
I bought this for my 6 year old's birthday. She loves it!
Information about Perplexus Posted 3/4/2010 by Rachel
This game is amazing! I bought it and my boys have not put it down yet. They completed the 3 levels for the maze by the second day. After that, they've made their own games, mazes, and challenges for themselves and each other. I love this toy. I thought it was a bit pricey just for a hand-held game, but now I know, it is worth every penny. Hours of quiet entertainment.
A rating of Perplexus Posted 1/31/2010 by Timothy N Hilburn
Grandaughter e-mailed us and said she was thrilled with the game and even took it to school and the teacher liked it. Grandaughter is thirteen and enjoys a challenge- thus the game was a hit!
A rating of Perplexus Posted 1/25/2010 by Frank Warren
Great toy, one suggestion: On both sides of the clear plastic globe there is a logo molded into the plastic. This distorts the view the player has to view the ball inside. The entire plastic globe should be smooth and clear. Thanks, -Frank
Great toy Posted 4/12/2012
My son is completely delighted with this toy. Plays with it constantly and wants to show it off to everyone.
Great for all ages! Posted 6/26/2011 by Nicole Palumbo
It is addicting! Fun for all ages. My 4-year-old sits and plays with it for extended periods of time.
Product review of Perplexus Posted 4/26/2011 by Scott O
Both 9 yr old and 7 yr old enjoy it.
Information about Perplexus Posted 12/6/2010 by Patricia Mandish - RELATIVE
very interesting and challenging!
Perplexus Posted 8/13/2012 - GRANDPARENT
I bought Perplexus for my grandson's 8th birthday since he's into puzzles and mazes - well, he absolutely loves this toy. He hasn't put it down in two days - I highly recommend it if your child or grandchild loves to solve puzzles and is persistent in doing so - he said it's his favorite toy he received - thanks!
Perplexus Posted 8/13/2012 - GRANDPARENT
I bought Perplexus for my grandson's 8th birthday since he's into puzzles and mazes - well, he absolutely loves this toy. He hasn't put it down in two days - I highly recommend it if your child or grandchild loves to solve puzzles and is persistent in doing so - he said it's his favorite toy he received - thanks!
Challenging for all Posted 8/6/2012 by BShaw
This is great fun, though a little above my 5 year old. The adults have really enjoyed playing with it and it has lots of options. It is not a quick solve.
perplexus Posted 7/30/2012 by JENNIFER J BECK
This game is addictive. Challenging, yet FUN for both kids and adults!! Already looking ahead to buying the next model.
Interesting Posted 7/17/2012 by Kelli Robertson
It is an interesting toy. Once you pick it up, it is difficult to put down.
Love it!! Posted 7/16/2012 by Sarah
Great toy! Good quality! Very interesting idea!!
Excellent product!! Posted 6/20/2012 by Jennifer Connell
I purchased this toy to use with kids that have ADD and other attention and learning problems. It has become a favorite toy in our office. Kids and parents play with it in the front office and we have a hard time getting them to put it down for their appointments!! It is challenging and holds their attention.
A rating of Perplexus Posted 6/19/2012 by Karina Woods - FRIEND
This was gifted to a 4 year old boy. The name lends itself to the puzzle . He loved trying to get the puzzle ball through the maze. He was frustrated at times but also intrigued. Kept him busy.
A rating of Perplexus Posted 6/1/2012 by Nathan Croom
This toy will keep your child entertained and challenge their hand and eye coordination.
Information about Perplexus Posted 5/13/2012 by ANTHONY G MOURGIS
The product is of sturdy construction that keeps my children interested for a relatively long time. It is teaching them patience and problem solving.
Everyone loved this Posted 4/24/2012 by B Chris YOUNG
Boys 10, 8 and 2 loved it as well as their dad!
Perplexus and Perplexus Rookie Posted 4/12/2012 by Kathryn, Eureka CA
We bought the Perplexus Rookie and the Perplexus for our grandson's 4th birthday. He was intrigued with the Rookie and his dad was intrigued with the Perplexus! We got several great pictures of them side-by-side working on their Perplexus'. We bought both the 4+ and the 7+ Perplexus because our grandson is the type to study and work with the Rookie until he has mastered it. We wanted him to have the next step when he's ready. Our gift was a big hit!
Review of Perplexus Posted 4/4/2012 by Patricia Massey
We love it as much as the "easier" Perplexus!
Information about Perplexus Posted 4/4/2012 by Barbara A McElrone
I gave this to my grandson for his 5th birthday. He was very interested in it, but it was very challenging for his age. His father and uncle, however, loved it.
Product review of Perplexus Posted 2/13/2012 by Ray Pitesky
One of a kind puzzle.
Tricky but FUN! Posted 1/18/2012 by Casey Griffiths
This is the second Perplexus ball of this type we've owned. The first one got broken (probably in a fit of frustration!). Just as fun as the first time around, though. It was a gift and was opened at a party. The adults immediately go in on the action and I don't think the kids actually got a chance until everyone went home!
Perplexus Posted 1/17/2012 by Grandma - GRANDPARENT
The grandparents and parents won't put it down long enough for the child to play with it!! Great toy - addictive. Pretty sure it will last long enough for the child it was intended for to grow into it. I bought the original version for the 4 year old and the Rookie for the 3 year old. They're pretty smart but not quite ready for these challenging toys...YET! But they are very intrigued by the adults obsession with them!
Review for Perplexus Posted 1/6/2012 by Norma Herbert - GRANDPARENT
We gave many of these (at least 10) for Christmas this year. They were/are a hit. Most recipients want to know where they can buy them for friends. The balls get played with almost every day and once they get picked up there's no putting them down. We gave them to males and females ages 6 to 40 and every ball was in use most of Christmas day.
Hours of fun Posted 1/2/2012 by H. Weston Drumheller
The original version for 7-8 year olds if I recall, but challenging for me at 42. Really great design. Really fun.
A rating of Perplexus Posted 1/1/2012 by Rita Quick - GRANDPARENT
This toy was challenging enough to make him want to keep trying without frustrating him.
Addictive! Posted 12/29/2011 by Beth
This was a Christmas gift for my 6 year old son. All of the adults (particularly the men) wanted to play with it too! Between everyone, the toy hasn't been put down very much since it was opened. It's a huge hit. It's a little hard to see the sequence of the numbers to tell you which way to go.
Information about Perplexus Posted 12/29/2011 by Lora Johnson
This puzzle toy takes a lot of skill.
My rating of Perplexus Posted 12/29/2011 by Linnea N.
I ordered this toy for my 7 yr old son. He loves it. So do my 11 and 19 yr old. I also like playing with it. A great gift.
My rating of Perplexus Posted 12/29/2011 by kathy
Intriguing, is challenging, but fun
Perplexus Posted 12/28/2011 by Grigriese
My son thought perplexus was cool, but I think he's still a bit intimidated by it. He's 5 yr. A friends son, 6 yr., came over and he that it was great, as did my kids grandparents. Knowing my son I think he will definitely love this in the future, since he loves mazes and problem solving.
Review for Perplexus Posted 12/28/2011 by C. Luhring
This toy is a definite for the smart child in your family who likes a challenge and doesn't like to be told "no". It is engaging and a toy that can be played with anywhere. The only thing I would add is to buy more than one because there will be a fight over who gets it next.
Perplexus Posted 12/28/2011 by Martin Dixon - FRIEND
Everyone at our Chritmas party was impressed. The 13 year olds spent a lot of time working through the maze.
Such a cool toy! Posted 12/28/2011 by AMANDA
This toy was a gift to our 11 year old and 6 year old sons. The 6 yo does not have the patience to play with it very long, but my husband, uncle and 11 yo won't put it down. It can be a bit frustrating at times, but that is part of the puzzle. This gift was a big hit and really makes you think. I highly recommend it!
Product review of Perplexus Posted 12/28/2011 by Marianna King
This is a great toy. I bought it for my 9 year old for Christmas and we all love it. It has different levels, so it can be challenging for a wide variety of kids and adults. It is very sturdy and well-made. My 11 year old now wants to get the next one for himself. I highly recommend it.
Perplexus well received Posted 12/28/2011 by Uncle who brings toys
Once the Perplexus was unwrapped, it captured the older (14, 11) children's attention while othe presents were being unwrapped. While I can't speak to how frequently it's played with on a regular basis, it was a hit from the moment is was unwrapped. They're still trying to complete it.
My rating of Perplexus Posted 12/27/2011 by shalee
Perplexus is a fabulous. SUPER fun for all ages including adults. Can't wait to buy the other ones.
Preplexus Posted 12/27/2011 by Nancy
My nephew is 7 and he loves this. He took it in the car for a holiday trip.
It's a love hate relationship Posted 12/27/2011 by WireKat
When you first pick it up, it mocks you. At first a single steel ball floats free but soon you are trapped in the maze that is your mind. You want to put it down but you can't. It forces you to start yet again until you decide to think ahead. Even then you get cocky and fall victim again. It mocks you yet again by allowing you to start further along yet those completed steps are no easier now. Finally you are able to speed past obstacles, only to be thrown free when the ball passes beyond your comprehension. In the end, is it your victory?
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