The Great Escape

by Bright Minds for Kids

Product Features

• Classic slide puzzle based on the Thai legend of Khun-Phan.
• Allow the large square to "escape" through an opening without lifting any pieces off of the board.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 4.2 x 1 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0012PJMTW
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #166,961 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

This classic slide puzzle is based on the climax of a steamy Thai legend in which the hero Khun-Phan, unjustly imprisoned, tries to escape to freedom under the careful watch of nine sentries. In the game, Khun-Phan is represented by the large square, and his guards are represented by the other pieces. The object is to deftly allow the Khun-Phan piece to "escape" through the opening on the bottom of the frame without lifting any of the pieces off the board. The expert puzzler can complete the task in 16 moves. If you succeed with this difficult feat, you may further want to avenge the evil king Khun Chang who killed Khun-Phan's father, and win back the beautiful Nang Wanthong from the king's evil clutches. This beautiful wooden mind bender consists of ten tiles and that are contained in a nice wooden frame with a convenient cover. Instructions and 10 play variations are included. Dimensions: 4 1/7" x 5" x 1

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Puzzle with Many Starting Options, January 6, 2010

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B. Levin - 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 puzzle is great. It really makes you think. It took several sessions to figure it out. And even after figuring it out the first time I still had to work to get it again, and again, and again. There are many starting positions other than the one shown for this puzzle to increase the challenge. One of the more famous is called The Century Puzzle. And there are others.

The puzzle itself is nicely made. It is "smaller" than I expected but it is not an issue with game play at all. I would definitely purchase this item again.

4.0 out of 5 stars Challenging family puzzle, January 8, 2011

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Ellenla - See all my reviews

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

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Bought this as a family Christmas gift, it has been enjoyed by all.
Our son first learned of this puzzle when he spent some time in Iceland.