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Customer reviews of TipOver by ThinkFun
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TipOver has been reviewed 39 times with an average rating of 4.49
Great Idea, Mediocre Execution
Posted 9/10/2009
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After enjoying several other ThinkFun puzzles (River Crossing Jr, Rush Hour, Chocolate Fix), we purchased TipOver. We were somewhat disappointed with this puzzle. The TipOver puzzle is a bit fussy to set up. Worse, if you realize that you've hit a dead end and need to change an earlier move, you can't just backtrack. Rather, you have to dump off all the pieces and start over. That gets tiresome. Rush hour is much more fun because you don't have to totally start over if you make a mistake. Chocolate Fix is much more fun as well, even though you do have to start over sometimes. (In Chocolate Fix if you've made a mistake, starting over is like wiping a slate clean, not like fussing through an elaborate set-up.) Although we typically enjoy spatial puzzles, TipOver just doesn't seem to work as well as it should to be satisfying. It would be much more fun as a computer game with a restart button, and we're not even fans of computer games!
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My rating of TipOver
Posted 3/14/2008 by Angela Billmayer
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This game is extremely educational without the person even knowing that it is! This game teaches spacial relationships between objects as well as cause and effect. You need to be aware of several moves ahead- similar to playing chess. The different levels of difficulty make it fun for the whole family (ages 7 and up) to play.
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My rating of TipOver
Posted 1/20/2012 by Barbara Umbach
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great thinking game...we love it
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Posted 12/26/2011 by Philip Schultz
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The instructions were a little difficult to understand but it does make my 12 yo think and he enjoys a good challenge.
A rating of TipOver
Posted 12/15/2011 by Kerry Morgan
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My boy loves this game. He first got to play this game when we were testing him for ADD/ADHD with his doctor. He was completely captivated. He's a thinker and loves to solve problem. He is only 5 yrs old so it took a few rounds for him to get it. Once he got going he was solving ones I couldn't even wrap my brain around. Love this little game!
A fun challenge for all ages
Posted 5/1/2011
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Setting: Home
A fun game that is easy to play but sadly the directions are flawed. The directions are meant to be simple without many words but show a series of six pictures showing examples. Unfortunately in every single picture, an impossible move is shown. There is no way that a building could "tip over" and fall directly into the corner square. This error led us to play the game "wrong" for quite a while (tipping over the building then moving it back a square) only to have the answer sheet tell us we were wrong. If a building tips over and you do not move it back a square then there is absolutely no way it can occupy the corner spot from where it was tipped. Because every one of the examples shows it as so, this necessarily leads to confusion.
Gets one to think
Posted 4/13/2011 by Bobbi Dickinson
- GRANDPARENT
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Setting: Home
This is a very interesting game - good for one player. It encourages strategic thinking.
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Posted 4/11/2011 by Kathleen Bushnell
- GRANDPARENT
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Setting: Home
I bought this for my students with special needs. Haven't tried it yet but expect it to be a hit like the other things I buy for them!
A rating of TipOver
Posted 4/10/2011 by Kathleen Ketola
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Run a Latch Key Program- -- My oldest childran play the game everyday at least a couple times.
Nice puzzle game with plenty of challenge
Posted 4/6/2011 by Joseph Theby
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Setting: Home
I am pleasantly surprised by this puzzle game. It's a nice variation on the marble tilt game concept.
While my oldest boy (age 6) can't yet work out the higher difficulty puzzles, he is replaying the levels he can solve and even creating his own setups. The harder puzzles offer plenty of challenge for the adults.
The toy comes in a handy travel bag and is a nice addition to our collection of puzzle type toys. Reasonably priced.
Product review of TipOver
Posted 1/27/2011 by Natalya young
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this gift was for my 5 yr nephew, he called to tell me how wonderful this game is. His mom reports that it's a thinking game and he can play alone but also with others. Very entertaining. He loves it- already working on the expert level with a little help from his parents he reports.
A rating of TipOver
Posted 11/23/2010 by Erin Waters
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Setting: Home
This game allows for critical thinking. It has been helpful with problem solving and spatial awareness. The whole family has enjoyed playing.
Kanoodle and Tipover games
Posted 3/10/2010
- RELATIVE
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Setting: Home
I purchased two gifts for my husband to help him to "reconnect" his brain following an embolic stroke. He loves Kanoodle! He is so fascinated by the challange of the Kanoodle puzzle, that he has yet to try the "Tipover" puzzle (but he assures me he will get to it). He is progressing nicely with the reconnection of his cognitive skills and your games are helping him to accomplish that.
Thank you
7 year old LOVES it
Posted 1/19/2010 by Joshua Strauss
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My 7 year old boy loves this game, finds it challenging and really keeps him occupied for long stretches.
Product review of TipOver
Posted 12/29/2009 by Margaret Parker
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Family members say they are not smart enough for this toy. I hope they will keep trying it.
Great game!
Posted 1/13/2009 by Lisa Bergquist
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This is an excellent brain game. It's fun for children as well as adults. If you leave it out on the table, no one can resist playing one more card. It's a fun way for a child to learn spacial skills as well.
Tipover
Posted 8/19/2008
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I really like this game. It is great for the kids to use for critical thinking. I also like the information about the origin of the games
Tip Over
Posted 1/17/2008 by Robert Vitale
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TipOver is one of many fantastic ThinkFun games. I also enjoy River Crossing and Rush Hour. But, I always go back to TipOver.
Review of TipOver
Posted 1/19/2007 by DB
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What a great product. I gave this to my 12 year old nephew and everyone from age 9 to 75 enjoys playing with this game. I love the fact that it is so easy for travel as well. It comes with a bag to put everything in and is small enough to pack anywhere. There are different levels so everyone can play with it.
Review for TipOver
Posted 1/10/2007 by MaryAnn McCann
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We really enjoyed the TipOver game. We played it at a friends house and immediately had to purchase it. We took it along on a scout trip and all the boys were waiting to take a turn to play it. I'm sure you'll be getting a few more new customers.
TipOver
Posted 1/6/2007 by Scott Havice
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In a day where all things electronic rule, it is great to find a toy that my daughter will pick up over her GameBoy. I bought this for her, but truth be told...I wanted to play with it too! I hope another set of challenges is created!
Almost Like Chess
Posted 12/21/2006 by Kenneth Carper
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I say it is almost like chess because you have to think three to four moves ahead.
My rating of TipOver
Posted 10/22/2006 by Ed Reingold
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A nice mathematical puzzle.
Great Fun Game!
Posted 10/18/2006 by Bryan Auer
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This toy puzzle is so much fun! I've had it for a few days now. It's challenging yet fun. I really enjoy figuring out the challenges. Usually it takes me about 5 minutes. I'm on Expert. It's also useful that it comes with a carry bag. The size of the game board is so convenient! I am only 9 years old!
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Expert! At age 9? We are impressed, too!
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TipOver
Posted 9/7/2006 by Karen B.
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My 10 year old loves this puzzle. He plays with it in very creative ways, including making his own challenges and "cards" for others to try. It appeals to his interest in logic, and that aspect makes it fun for adults, too. We had it on a weekend trip with two families, and everyone was playing with it. A big thumbs up!
Simple concept, great puzzle
Posted 12/23/2005 by Mark Shumway
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The concept is easy enough for non-English speakers and children 5-6 to understand, but TipOver is very entertaining.
TipOver Tipsy
Posted 9/8/2009 by Peter Birtolo
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Setting: Home
Excellent puzzle.
Problem completely understanding the directions. Two matters were not clear:
1 - Can the character "walk" along fallen towers or just hop?
2 - Does it matter what "order" is followed tumbling towers?
It appears that sometimes the answers to both questions are affirmative, and if so, there are far too many simpler solutions than those given.
The movement rules need clarification.
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