30 Second Mysteries Game for Kids

by University Games

Product Features

• Builds critical thinking skills and promotes social interaction
• 150 Mysteries
• Giant Mystery Decoder included
• Educational and Fun
• Ages 8 - 14

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 10.6 x 2.1 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009MOO1
• Item model number: 01411
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 12 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,916 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Just for kids who like to unravel riddles and break down brainteasers, this game gets two teams racing to solve a mystery. Each mystery is an excercise in critical thinking. Only the Giant Mystery Decoder can tell you if you've cracked the case. Have fun while you build those Sherlock skills!

Product Description

Follow the clues to crack the case! This game gets two teams racing to solve a mystery. The solution may only be revealed by the adorably detective-like Giant Mystery Decoder, which also keeps score. Want to try one? Here's the case Jake is being chased by a buffalo stampede when he comes to a wide, deep river. To escape, he must cross the river, but there is no bridge and he has no boat. He cannot even swim. Nonetheless, he easily gets away and, although the river is full, he doesn't even get wet. Why is Jake able to cross the river, and why don't the buffalo follow? If you don't know the answer, the clues will get you closer... How many will you need? 1) Jake uses no equipment or tools to cross. 2) The buffalo weigh over 1,000 pounds each, but Jake weighs only 100 pounds. 3) It's wintertime. Yes, the river is frozen! For 2 teams (but instructions for a 2-player game are also included).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Really Cute Game - Highly Recommended, November 25, 2003

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: 30 Second Mysteries Game for Kids (Toy)

We love this game! It is full of short mysteries that keep kids attention. The mysteries are very cute and get the kids thinking creatively. To find out the answer, they use a magnifying glass with a red film in it. The film decodes the answer so they can read it. The only problem we have is that some of the mysteries are too hard for our younger child, so sometimes we give her extra hints. Our kids love playing it! We think you should try it!!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 30 Second Mysteries Game, January 17, 2008

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Sofia Piedra - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: 30 Second Mysteries Game for Kids (Toy)

What a great game. NOTE: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SOLVE IT IN 30 SECONDS. I really do not like the title. I think some people might get disincourage from buying it thinking they have to be extremely smart to solve the case. The truth is our family takes about I think it is a little minutes or so in solving the case or giving up. It is difficult for teens to play alone so Adults play too. Our family loves playing it at parties and get togethers. It makes you think in a fun way. Someone gets to read a short paragraph senerio filled with clues. You figure it out together as a group or can keep asking for up to 3 clues. For each extra clue a point is removed out of 5 possible points. I highly recommend it.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Summer Reading!!!, April 11, 2007

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ems (westchester, ny) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 30 Second Mysteries Game for Kids (Toy)

I am a librarian and ordered this game to use during our Summer Reading Game Theme : Get A Clue? This is perfect for the little guys!!! Quick, simple yet creative and clever mysteries / cases for them to solve. I love It!!! Have Fun. Highly reccommend.