Rating of the best children's puzzles for 2022

Each parent sees a little genius in his child, and therefore, at an early age, he tries to teach him attentiveness and logical thinking by buying educational games for him. The best manufacturers of sets for children in 2022 offer a variety of puzzles for kids of all ages that differ in device or direction in development. You will learn about the features of educational games, as well as how not to make an annoying mistake when choosing, from this review.

What are puzzles for?

Puzzles for children are a kind of part of the stage in education, connecting the educational moment with the entertainment process. There are many educational games that differ in the type of tasks, as well as the degree of difficulty. Nevertheless, they are united by a common property - the solution of a riddle encrypted in an unusual way. These actions do not require encyclopedic knowledge, in order to deal with them you need:

• difficult approach;
• cunning;
• quick wits;
• logical abilities;
• intuition.

But although working with such tasks does not teach anything specific, the development of broader perceptions is considered the advantage of children's puzzles. Challenges like this help.

1. The emergence of mathematical skills.
2. Concentration - as they require concentration on the task.
3. Patience - because you need to select the appropriate details. It also contributes to the correct perception:

• colors;
• forms;
• sense of space.

4. Coordination - when a small person learns to insert, for example, elements into the desired hole.
5. The ability to think - when the child tries to determine the shape of the cell to accommodate the relevant details.
6. Fine motor skills.
7. Memory - when you need to remember the position of puzzle pieces that have already been assembled earlier.
8. Attention to detail.
9. Flexibility of thinking - through the ability to evaluate the task from different angles.
10. Help develop the imagination.
11. perseverance.
12. Self-confidence, because it allows the baby to feel its importance, especially if everything was decided without the help of elders.

It is this wide list of pluses that makes performing such tasks one of the most useful games for a small person.

What are the types and materials of such products

All components for a children's puzzle game must be of natural origin. Wooden construction sets are considered the most environmentally friendly, but it is better if they are well processed so as not to leave burrs or scratches on small handles. Use of high-quality plastic is allowed. The basis often used depends on the type of developmental game.

1. Children's wooden puzzles related to geometry, for example; designers with an abundance of different forms. They help your baby develop:

• sense of space;
• eye gauge;
• visual-motor coordination.

2. Volumetric children's puzzle toys. This includes any design where you want to perform some action with 3D details. They can be made of wood or plastic. Such puzzles allow you to develop imagination and visual memory in a growing little man. The most common three-dimensional children's puzzle is the Rubik's Cube, which has long become a classic.
3. Oral - help to replenish vocabulary.

• puzzles;
• charades;
• competitions as in the game "Erudite" and so on.

The simplest options are already suitable for preschoolers, but not only primary school students, but also older children will be happy to think about more complex tasks.

4. Children's puzzles on paper:

• puzzles;
• Japanese Sudoku;
• puzzles with labyrinths;
• crosswords and so on.

However, they have disadvantages such as fragility, which is why it is better not to give them to babies.Such variants of charades are more often found in special children's magazines.

Age characteristics of educational games

Taking into account the age of the user will help develop in a child a love for puzzles of this kind. There is no need to rush things by buying puzzles that are very difficult for the baby. This haste can cause a loss of interest in logical puzzles. In the event that the designer will correspond to the level of development of the little man, the process will only give him pleasure.

Period	Recommendations
2 - 3 years	At this moment, the baby understands children's puzzles in pictures, puzzles of 4 parts, repeating already familiar objects. The child begins to notice the features of the elements by applying these skills.
45 years	An excellent choice would be designers of 10 - 15 parts, or more if the baby already knows how to solve such tasks.
For 5 - 6 year	During this period, children begin to compare, analyze, becoming more diligent. Time to introduce jigsaw puzzles in 50-200 pieces, as well as graphic tasks or word games. You can use children's puzzles - crosswords
By 7 - 8 years	The guys have the ability to think and analyze, it is already worth buying children's logic puzzles corresponding to their age.
9 - 10 years	For schoolchildren, puzzles with a mathematical bias, as well as puzzles with metal elements, will be more interesting. words or symbols. You can use children's books with puzzles of varying difficulty.
For 11 - 12 years and beyond	Because for teenagers, socialization makes a lot of sense. They will be interested in children's puzzle games that can be discussed with family or friends.

What to look for when choosing

1. Before choosing where it is better to buy such an intricate designer, you should get acquainted with the information on the package.As a rule, manufacturers indicate all important characteristics there, in particular, the material of manufacture and the number of parts.
2. Type of problem solution. The puzzle should be chosen based on the interests of the baby, for example, for 2022 they are very popular:

• labyrinths;
• puzzles consisting of geometric shapes;
• puzzles made of wire or other items;
• Rubik's cube in 3D format or its easier version - a children's puzzle, a snake.

3. How old is the baby. The designer needs to choose the most suitable for age. It is better for a student to buy an option with which to experiment or more complex constructors that will contribute to the educational process.
4. An important selection criterion is the quality of the material from which the designer is made. Despite the fact that children's games must comply with all accepted quality standards, no one is immune from fakes or unscrupulous manufacturers. Therefore, before buying, take a closer look at the design details and the materials from which it is made. They should not cause allergies or irritations on children's skin.
5. For the little ones, it is better to buy one that has large bright details so that the fidget can quickly find a suitable place for them. As the baby grows, you can choose a designer with smaller parts, which complicates the task.

Rating of high-quality educational games for children from 1 year old

forest workshop

Budget option for the little ones. This is a double-sided puzzle of geometric shapes, with a holder field. On the front side, the details of the designer have images of animals. The other surface is simply one-color geometric shapes. The game sets the task for the little fidget - to connect the multi-colored details, inserting them into a common frame.Such entertainment helps the little man to get acquainted with new shapes and colors. Teaches him how to put together different parts into one whole. And the ability to make the task more difficult allows the little fidget to comprehend the material himself, without resorting to the help of adults.

• Bright drawings;
• children play with interest;
• functional on both sides;
• different geometric shapes;
• there is a special field where you need to lay out the puzzle;
• quality material.

• Pretty small figures.

What is it made of	Wood
The size	18x13x0.60 cm
Amount of elements	22 pcs.
What age is it for	From 1 year
What is the price	366 ₽

BONDIBON Smart Games Shy Bunny

This rating continues with an educational game for kids from 2 to 5 years old. In total, the designer has 3 wooden blocks with a figurine of the rabbit itself. The young player is offered 60 tasks of 4 degrees of difficulty. And to make the process truly fun, a detailed instruction containing useful tips for parents will help. Helping the rabbit to hide from prying eyes, the little one learns:

• achieve the set goals;
• spatial thinking;
• to be attentive;
• recognize colors;
• develops memory.

• No dangerously small elements;
• you can compete against the clock;
• several levels of difficulty;
• parts are not broken.

• For 1 player only.

What is it made of	Wood
The size	24x24x10 cm
Amount of elements	4 things.
What age is it for	From 2 years
What is the price	2199 ₽

Rainbow Kids Tangram

The popular children's puzzle contains 34 exciting tasks of varying difficulty.The game helps to develop fine motor skills, contributes to the formation of:

• creative;
• mental abilities;
• color perception.

Quite crumbs will be interesting to lay out:

• house;
• fish;
• cat;

using simple geometric shapes, and detailed flashcards with large, colorful pictures to help you avoid mistakes. You can study using these fascinating puzzles already at a younger preschool age, even older children will not lose interest in the game.

• The set comes with a tablet with a playing field;
• children are engaged with pleasure;
• made from natural materials;
• the parts are of high quality, there are no chips or hooks;
• is inexpensive;
• helps develop thinking;
• good for fine motor skills;
• can work with both parties;
• saturated colors;
• large cards.

• May warp in high humidity.

What is it made of	Wood
The size	15x15x0.70 cm
Amount of elements	7 figures, 17 task cards
What age is it for	From 3 years
What is the price	389 ₽

ABtoys Parking

This unusual board game with bright, colorful cars will delight even the smallest fidget. And due to the fact that the complexity of the tasks is gradually increasing, this puzzle will not bother the baby for a very long time. "Parking" helps the development of:

• attention;
• memory;
• thinking;
• patience;
• visual-spatial perception.

• There are hints;
• there is an analogue in black and white;
• you can take with you on a trip;
• the price matches the quality.

• For one player only.

What is it made of	Plastic
The size	17x24x5 cm
Amount of elements	6 cars
What age is it for	3-5 years
What is the price	554 ₽

Smart Games Sleeping Beauty

A children's puzzle - a labyrinth from the BONDIBON company was created on the principle of moving parts. It contains as many as 60 tasks, thanks to which even first-graders will not get bored. And figurines of heroes and a fabulous dragon will make the process more interesting. The game also comes with a colorful book with illustrations.

• Several levels of difficulty;
• saturated colors;
• interesting design;
• quality materials;
• no sharp corners;
• no unpleasant odor;
• many different tasks.

• For 1 player only.

What is it made of	Plastic
The size	290x288x74mm
Amount of elements	9 pcs.
What age is it for	3 to 7 years old
What is the price	2619 ₽

The best offers for children from 4 to 7 years old

BONDIBON HUCH! Fauna

An excellent purchase for a little why. The set contains:

• playing field;
• chips;
• task cards.

This, at first glance, simple idea for a child will help the baby develop logic, as well as spatial thinking. The constructor contains 40 interesting, but informative tasks that can captivate not only kids of 6 years old, but even older children. During the game, an inquisitive little man will:

• get acquainted with different representatives of the fauna;
• learn where they live;
• what animals eat and so on.

• Allows you to learn a lot of new things;
• helps develop logic;
• teaches spatial thinking;
• 40 interesting tasks;
• 4 difficulty levels;
• affordable;
• According to parents, children play it with great pleasure.

• For 1 person.

What is it made of	Plastic
The size	24x24 cm
Amount of elements	6 pcs.
What age is it for	From 6 years old
What is the price	825 ₽

On Time Magnetic figures

An educational game with a 3D function will help the young genius to show logical thinking, as well as a creative approach in solving problems of varying complexity. This kind of magnetic puzzle will be able to captivate the fidget for a long time, becoming more difficult and interesting with each new level.

• Helps develop spatial thinking;
• strategy;
• has multi-colored details;
• 156 cards with different tasks;
• there are hints;
• the edges of all elements are well processed;
• large components;
• you can play with a big group.

• Not found.

What is it made of	Made of polymeric materials
The size	4 to 6 cm
Amount of elements	9 magnetic parts
What age is it for	5 +
What is the price	1099 ₽

Smart Games IQ-Satellite of Genius

An educational puzzle from BONDIBON will be interesting to collect for children and parents. In total, the puzzle consists of 120 tasks of varying degrees of difficulty. The constructor has two fields.

1. Internal - with simple markup for familiar actions.
2. It is distinguished by a number of divisions that allow you to create figures in the 3D dimension.

According to buyers, such a thing will be an excellent choice if there is a long road ahead, when you need to periodically distract fidgets from running around.

• Compact packaging with flip-top lid;
• good to take with you on a trip;
• inexpensive;
• helps to develop concentration, planning;
• there are different degrees of difficulty;
• the components are comfortable to hold in your hand;
• the plastic box closes well;
• designer IQ-Companion of a genius - helps in preparing the future student.

• Small parts.

What is it made of	Plastic
The size	14x3x10 cm
Amount of elements	13 pcs.
What age is it for	6 years
What is the price	650 ₽

Popular models for schoolchildren and teenagers

Neocube

The magnetic neocube is an excellent novelty in the field of logical problems. The design is intended for schoolchildren not younger than 8 years. This kind of entertainment consists of 216 neodymium magnetized balls of the same size, from which you can collect:

• flat or three-dimensional geometric shapes;
• bracelet with unique patterns;
• small figurines.

• Such a puzzle - antistress is suitable even for adults.
• this is a universal fixture;
• acceptable average price;
• looks nice;
• 8 different colors;
• helps develop fine motor skills.

• Very small components;
• for 1 person.

What is it made of	neodymium/iron/boron
The size	3x3x3 cm
Amount of elements	216 pcs.
What age is it for	8 years
What is the price	729 ₽

BONDIBON

The Smart Games IQ-Cube PRO series is another logical novelty from BONDIBON. To solve this problem you will need:

• spatial thinking;
• logics;
• deduction.

The details of the constructor are hidden in a transparent cube, which, when opened, becomes the main field of action. This model has as many as 80 3D tasks of various types of complexity, which allows you to captivate even an older child.

• The kit includes a brochure with tasks and solutions;
• the designer helps to develop the ability to overcome problems;
• nice quality packaging.

• Not detected.

What is it made of	Plastic
The size	12x12x12 cm.
Amount of elements	8 pcs.
What age is it for	From 8 years old
What is the price	1424 ₽

Gigamic

Katamino Pocket is a three-dimensional Tetris mini-version of the big popular board game. However, to collect it, you also need to work hard. The functionality of this puzzle has several levels of difficulty at once, which makes it interesting for younger children and for those who are already learning. This travel version is made from well-crafted quality plastic, safe for children. Included are:

• main field;
• manual with rules and tasks;
• details in different colors.

• Bright thing;
• a lot of positive feedback from both parents and the children themselves;
• large clear book with tasks;
• it is interesting to spend time with her;
• makes memory work, trains thinking;
• compact packaging;
• can be taken on a trip;
• box closes securely
• suitable for 2 friends;
• there are different levels of difficulty;
• like the child.

• No.

What is it made of	Plastic
The size	33x20x5 cm
Amount of elements	12 flat figures
What age is it for	From 8 years old
What is the price	1990 ₽

Spin Master

Model 3D Perplexus Expert - for 2022 is recognized as the most complex development kit. The product is a rotating sphere with a labyrinth of 125 difficult obstacles placed in it.

• Serpentine;
• Escher stairs;
• starting ramp.

• To overcome all these difficulties, you will have to be patient with great concentration.
• Strong enough;
• quality materials;
• children do not lose interest in it even after a year;
• many obstacles;
• bright;
• can be taken on the road;
• compact.

• Not for a big company.

What is it made of	plastic/metal
The size	21x20x21 cm
Amount of elements	2 pcs.
What age is it for	From 10 years old
What is the price	3298 ₽

Puzzle IQ PUZZLE

This design consists of 3 puzzles of varying difficulty placed in 1 cube. All the details of the "Puzzle" are made of pleasant to the touch, thin plastic, they are collected in small beautiful boxes. Each of these IQ puzzles, although it has only 8-9 elements, is an interesting activity even for high school students. Since it is not so easy to correctly assemble all the details into one whole. The process may take some time, or even several days. Such a puzzle will be useful not only for children of all ages, it will suit:

• for parents;
• students;
• creative people.

• 3 puzzles in 1 set;
• small size;
• you can take with you on the road;
• suitable for a group of friends;
• all small details are well crafted.

• For senior classes.

What is it made of	Plastic
The size	7x7x7 cm
Amount of elements	24 pcs.
What age is it for	16 +
What is the price	990 ₽

Outcome

Having studied the rating presented above, you can see that today there are much more such children's educational puzzles than in previous years. This means that you can buy the most suitable option not only on the shelves of a large shopping center, but also order it online in an online store. Meanwhile, the popularity of models of inexpensive kits from Chinese manufacturers is visible. In particular, the leader is BONDIBON, presenting its versions of educational games for different ages. But interesting children's puzzles made of natural wood from Russian manufacturers, such as "Puzzle" or "Forest Fairy Tale", are also surprising.The review given here, with a detailed description of the games, as well as the tips and tricks outlined above, will help you correctly navigate among the variety presented and decide which set of which company is better to buy for your child.