lundi 10 février 2014

Various Types Of Wooden Puzzle Game

By Eula Nichols


A large number of toys for children make all kinds of electronic noises and light up, but sometimes the tried and trusted favorites are best. Simple toys provide a brain workout without necessarily providing an overload of stimulation. Toys made of natural substances will not be full of toxic chemicals. A wooden puzzle game may be found that is suitable for a child of any age. A description of some of the most common types of toy follows.

A classic puzzle, in which a person has to fit pieces together to complete a complex picture, might take hours to complete. Puzzles for children are a little less complicated, and might consist of a plain board with shapes cut out. Completing the puzzle is a matter of working out which shape fits in which impression in the wood. This simple kind of toy is ideal for toddlers, as it helps in developing hand-eye coordination while providing mental stimulation.

While most puzzles are two-dimensional, enterprising toy-makers also use wood to create three-dimensional puzzles that are both fun to play with and beautiful to behold. A toy in the shape of a complex polygon or fish that has to be assembled in the right way to form the complete object might provide hours of fun. Because these are slightly more complex, they are better suited for older children.

Plain wood is a sensible choice of material for a toy, since the toy will last and wood damages the environment less than the emissions released during plastic's production. Parents who are concerned for the ongoing health of the environment.

Though simple puzzles are ideal for younger children, older kids get to play with more exciting toys. Games featuring towers of blocks, where a block has to be removed slowly without the entire tower crashing down, are good at developing patience and strategic thinking. These toys are also more sociable as they can be played by a whole group of friends or a family.

Wooden puzzles often recreate the much-loved classics that have been entertaining young people for generations. 'Jacob's ladder' is one such classic, an optical illusion that provides endless puzzlement. This toy features a row of blocks that are hinged through connecting ribbons. When the top block in the row is swung down so that it's face touches the following block, it appears to the eye that this block tumbles down, due to the way the ribbons are attached.

An additional game that may be constructed using wood is The Tower of Hanoi. The person attempting to solve the puzzle is required to rearrange eight discs that are piled on a single wooden pole, arranged in sequence of sizes, with the largest disc at the bottom and the smallest at the top. These discs have to be placed in the same order on a pole on the right, and there is another pole between the first and the third. The difficult part is that discs may only be moved one at a time, and a disc can be moved only if it is placed on top of a larger (and not a smaller) disc.

These are just some of the options to consider when looking for a natural wooden puzzle game that stimulates the mind and develops important skills and abilities. When buying a toy, remember to choose one that is age-appropriate for your child.




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