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Children learn through play. As an occupational therapist who works with children and youth, I use games and toys almost every day to help develop important cognitive, visual perceptual, motor, sensory, social, play and leisure skills. While many different types of activities can be used in therapy, this blog focuses on off-the-shelf games and toys that are accessible to most. Whether you are a therapist, parent, teacher, or a game lover like me, I hope you discover something useful while you are here. Learn a different way to play a game you already own or discover a new game for your next family game night. Either way, just go play. It's good for you!

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Jul 16, 2016

Magnetic Bumper Cars

Magnetic Bumper Cars - Let's take a ride

Unlike real bumper cars, the goal of Magnetic Bumper Cars is to line up the nine cars so that they don't bump into each other or the side of the track. The trick is that some of the cars will attract each other and some will repel, reducing your options. Cars can attract from the front, back or sides. This game will require logic, problem solving, and spatial reasoning.

The game includes four cars driven by boys, four driven by girls, and one empty car. The puzzle book comes with 12 puzzles and three challenge levels, all requiring the player to think spatially. Each puzzle starts you out with anywhere from two to four cars on the track.
  • Challenge 1 - When solved, all boy cars will point in one direction and all girl cars will point in another direction.
  • Challenge 2 - When solved, two boy cars will point in one direction and two boy cars will point in another direction. Two girls cars will point in one direction and two girl cars will point in another direction.
  • Challenge 3 - Each boy car will point in a different direction (north, south, east, west) and each girl car will point in a different direction (north, south, east, west)
 Tip for putting the cars back into the plastic form to put away (if you didn't solve it): Turn the plastic form upside down and put the cars in that way. They are less likely to attach to each other. Don't ask me how I know... Ugh.

If you are interested in purchasing this puzzle or just want more information, click on the image below.

In the box: 9 bumper cars, track, challenge booklet
Ages 8+, 1 player


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