November 25, 2009 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!
First off, I feel compelled to tell you that these are less dirty than they sound. Honest.
That said, have you heard of Bucky Balls? I hadn’t, but they’re apparently little earth magnets—super strong—that can be used to create all kinds of creations.
Amazon has that set for $30 with a $5 credit at checkout, so quite a bit cheaper than they are elsewhere. Very cool, but not for kids under 12 or households with small creatures who might try to eat some delicious earth magnet snacks.
(And a bonus: I found those by accident while I was looking at Qwirkle, which is down to $20 and is a 5-star, award-winning smartypants game I’ve been stalking. )
Posted by Mir @ 12:58 pm
November 25th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
I wonder why folks are frequently buying “Blazing Saddles” to go with their Quirkle?
November 25th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
I’ve had my eye on Qwirkle too (my son loves SET)…but thought I’d wait for a discount on Qwirkle Cubes. Maybe. Decisions…decisions…
November 25th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
I’m always afraid my dog will eat things like this even if my kids don’t.
November 25th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Qwirkle is one of our absolute favorite games! All ages can play together, and all varieties of intelligence: math intelligent, visual intelligent, pattern intelligent. I can’t recommend it enough. Get it!
November 25th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
I put Qwirkle on the list I gave the Aunts and Grandmas for my kids… let’s hope one of them buys it!
November 25th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Yeh yeh yeh you said balls. Why yes I am a 12 year old boy!
November 25th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Qwirkle is our number 1 favorite family game! We love it! I totally recommend that Santa get this for your family this year!
November 26th, 2009 at 1:24 am
And here is where I’m a nerd. Look up Buckminster Fuller. Genius. Although he is the reason that some of our parents lived in friggin’ geodesic domes, for awhile there. (Bucky Balls = Buckminster Fuller)