SmartGames Trucky 3 Wooden Skill-Building Puzzle Game Moving Trucks for Ages 3+

The idea behind this toy is that there are a handful of pieces that can be constructed into different configurations that arent always obvious in the puzzle book provided. The children must try to replicate the designs based on what they know about how the pieces fit together. I admire the idea behind this, but my kids (5 and 2.5) are completely uninterested in it. They each opened the box once, and quickly became bored with its contents even after I showed them the puzzles and worked through the first one with them. I think this is because there are so few pieces (4 blocks and 3 towers), so there is little room for imaginative construction. It kind of feels like homework. There are other building toys that have pictures of a constructed building, or plane, or elephant or whatever that similarly encourages kids to use logic skills, although the ads for those other toys dont highlight that fact. Those other toys also allow more imaginative play. Some examples of those are Lego, Magnatiles, and Wedgits. Of those, my kids like Magnatiles the best - building complicated structures with them daily. But if you want something that emphasizes the logic aspect most, Id go with Wedgits. They have hidden blocks in some of the constructions, so kids have to figure out how to position the blocks using basic logic and engineering skills. With Wedgits though, there is still a lot of room for experimentation and creating novels designs and structures.

My kids enjoyed this so much, that we purchased a second set. There is also another set that is larger and we may get that next. This is wonderful because all three of my kids enjoy building with it. My then 2 year old, just played unless I could help her. My 3 yo son was able to do the easier puzzles, and my 5 yo could complete the book on his own. He asked for harder puzzles. This is easy to store, educational, and my kids love it, so it gets double points in my opinion.

Love this game for my 3.5 yo and its a go-to gifting to friends kids

This was a great game that is sturdy and my grandson enjoys fitting the pieces in the trucks

Bought this for my 4 year old whos crazy about princesses. She loved the castle idea. I love that its not a bunch of princesses. She dove right in and understood the concept right away. Spent hours working her way through the book. Now that shes completed it, she isnt too interested in the book, but still likes making castles with the blocks. My 3 year old... well he doesnt quite get the concept of the challenge, but he likes building castles and seeing how the different length towers fit. This is a very nice set and feel substantial in your hands. Wood is nicely finished and sealed. Would definitely recommend this (and did to my parents!)

All good

My 3 year old loves to play with the trucks. He likes the challenges and says they are hard!

My four-year-old loves these! Kept her occupied for hours. Got up to the master level in a couple of weeks. Very good game. Good for building budding engineers.

I am very happy with this purchase. My daughter loves Castle Logix. She took to the game immediately and has enjoyed showing off her castles. It doesnt keep her attention for more than 30 minutes on a good day, but it does challenge her. I expect the game will continue to challenge her for the next few months and then Ill order Camelot Jr.

This game is a lot of fun and makes your toddler think. My 5 year old can go through most of the games without much problem but still enjoys it. My 3 year old finds it challenging.