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Interesting things.

Puzzles, books and making supplies that have a reason to be here. The free activities are always a good place to start.

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01 / A PUZZLE YOU CAN HOLD

ThinkFun Rush Hour

A sliding traffic puzzle is a useful physical companion to a short browser game. The appeal is the constraint: vehicles move along their lanes, and your task is to clear a route.

Before choosing

Check the edition, challenge set and manufacturer age / small-part guidance. If you want a no-cost break, our Memory Match remains free.

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02 / A RUN YOU CAN REARRANGE

GraviTrax Starter Set Race

A marble-run construction set gives a visible result when you change a layout. It suits the same curiosity as following motion through a machine: alter one part, then see what changes.

Before choosing

Confirm the exact set and what is included; accessories and other sets may be separate. Read the maker’s age and safety information, especially where small children are present.

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03 / AN ILLUSTRATED WAY INTO MACHINES

The Way Things Work — Kindle listing

David Macaulay’s illustrated approach is an inviting route into mechanical ideas. Pair a page about a mechanism with our questions about input, output and what stays fixed.

Before choosing

This link is to an ebook listing. Check device compatibility and the edition; choose a print edition separately if you prefer a physical book.

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↳ A small supply shelf

These links open category searches, rather than recommendations for a particular brand. Start with what you already own.

Squared paper

For wave sketches, grids and a rough plan before you make something.

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Paper model supplies

Look for materials that fit a small project and appropriate age guidance.

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Family photo albums

Choose a format that leaves space for names and captions; verify material claims on the listing.

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Embroidery hoops

For a stitching project you can plan with the optional sewing pack.

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Logic puzzle books

Check the puzzle type, answer section and intended difficulty before choosing.

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Prefer to keep it free?

All four arcade games, Pixel Studio, the Prompt Deck and the Byte Break sampler can be used without buying anything.

Head to the arcade →