Although there are several challenging games that can be played with the colorful plastic cubes in this set, perhaps the best use of Pixy Cubes is for solo play. The 16 dice-size cubes come with patterns that can be used for matching the geometric designs or creating your own, in much the same way as parquetry blocks. While classic wooden parquetry blocks are larger and easier to manipulate, Pixy Cubes are better suited for older kids with finer eye-hand skills. Packaged in a neat metal container, this involves visual perception skills and problem solving. The set comes with a number of games that can be played with others.  However, we suggest that before kids try the competitive game play, all players should have time to work with the patterns and cubes on their own and /or in a cooperative puzzle solving way. The games can be played with 1-4 players. 6 & up.

Age: Early School Years, Later School Years. Award Year: 2011. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.