Visual Brainstorms 2

by Think Fun

Product Details

• Item Weight: 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00000IRZF
• Item model number: 6560
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,265 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Editorial Review

This terrific boxed set of brainteaser cards contains some 100 entertaining questions and tests designed to stimulate various thought processes. Each card describes a brief scenario highlighted by lively artwork. For instance, "Chihuahua Pull" shows four drawings of two Chihuahuas pulling either end of different, variously untidy lengths of rope. The challenge is to predict which of the ropes will result in knots after being yanked by the pups. Taken from teaser collections for kids from Martin Gardner, "the Dean of American Puzzlers," this set touches upon some fairly complicated math and physics ideas without anybody knowing they've actually learned something. Cards are color-coded to indicate levels of difficulty. No games are necessary to enjoy these cards, but game guidelines for groups or solitary players are offered for anyone wishing to add a bit of competition to the fun. --Tom Keogh

Awards

National Association of Parenting Publications Honors Award-1998
National Association for Gifted Children: Holiday List-1998
Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media-1998

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

126 of 135 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you're smart , or you just want to be...., November 13, 1999

By A Customer

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

This review is from: Visual Brainstorms 2 (Board Game)

This game is for you! You can spend hours puzzling over these puzzles, and you'll love them! Makes a great game for a whole family! (I recommend it for grades 6 and up!)

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Time for some real brain food!, April 6, 2000

By A Customer

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

This review is from: Visual Brainstorms 2 (Board Game)

Some times when a second version of a game comes out the is a letdown from the first game. Binary Arts is truly the exception to the rule as Visual Brain Storms 2 is as good or better than the first version.

The rules are basically the same as Visual Brainstorms, giving you the choice of Solitaire, Head to Head or Group game. You have another 100 plus cards to choose from and the questions get a little bit harder.

What Binary Arts has added to this game is a "Mistake Bonus" questions, where you have to pay attention to the card and find the mistake to earn even more points. You set the time limit and the points to win and let the fun begin today.

The game is made for family get together, rainy days, camping trips, or birthdays. Priced to fit any budget, you have the perfect gift for that hard to buy for person. Binary Arts just keeps coming up winner after winner!

21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is very educational and fun at the same time, April 6, 2000

By A Customer

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

This review is from: Visual Brainstorms 2 (Board Game)

After getting "Visual Brain Storms", first edition, I had a fun time playing with my family. Even though I don't have the second one yet, I am getting it right now. Trust me, its worth it. I think that this game is good for children 12+, because some of the questions may be too hard for younger people. There are no games ever like this before, and this game is new and fun. I think that you should get this game because it was fun and interesting, and I can't wait to get it.