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Thinkrolls 2

By Amanda Bindel, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 5+

Maze puzzler packed with smart, science fun.

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Based on 4 parent reviews

Laura R.
Laura R. Parent of 6-year-old
November 16, 2022
age 6+

Fun Puzzles!

This was our first game app purchase ever for our 6yo son, and we chose it based on Common Sense Media reviews. It was a great choice! My son loved it! He made it through the easy section in one full day. The hard section took 2 - 3 days and he needed someone nearby to complete this section. Became frustrated a couple times, but worked through it with one of us. Attractyive designs; he loved the various characters to choose from. Really good logic puzzles. Hard section forced him to slow down and actually make a plan rather than impulsively moving things around. Hard section took 7 - 8 steps to complete. There's also a lovely start over button that brings you back to the first screen of the puzzle you're on. This was great bc there was no penalty for trying many, many different solutions.
Trisha T.
Trisha T. Parent of 3, 4 and 9-year-old
September 15, 2020
age 3+

Super problem solving game!

My 3, 4, and 9 all LOVE this game. The youngest sometimes is frustrated at the higher levels of complexity but snatches it back from helping hands with a good hint. Each game in the series presents different types of tools and obstacles so every challenge is unique.
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What’s It About?

Kids start by choosing a ball, or Thinkroll, from several spunky choices. They then work their way through the game, which has a dozen or so levels for each chapter, rolling the ball along the path and getting through various obstacles. Kids encounter water and will need to float a barrel in the water to use it as a stepping stone. Higher levels are harder, combining skills learned earlier in the game and having kids look several moves ahead. Having infinite do-overs means kids can problem-solve until they get it right.

Is It Any Good?

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Parents say (4 ):
Kids say (2 ):

THINKROLLS 2 takes the fun and challenge of the first Thinkrolls game and makes it even smarter with more sophisticated science and logic. The seven chapters will keep kids entertained and challenged, and games save automatically so kids can pick up where they left off. Taking risks and failing is an essential part of mastering the levels, and kids can easily move the ball back and try again with no penalty. Each Thinkroll character is adorable and full of personality, adding to the fun.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the science concepts encountered in each new maze. The parent section includes explanations of each.

  • Have fun outside the app with kids' new knowledge by having them create their own mazes with obstacles that have to be overcome with science principals, like a Rube Goldberg machine.

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