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California Creations Missing Link

Kids get bored so easy so they need things that can challenge their mind while using them. Instead of another computer game try this California Creations Missing Link. The mind twisting, brainteaser puzzle moves some of the old square and small toys we got when I was a kid.

Missing link, a unique mechanical slide puzzle invented in 1981 with millions of combinations! mix it up and try to get all the colors to match. Can you find “the missing link” this missing link puzzle consists of a square tower with four layers. On the sides are sliding tiles, and each side has a chain in a different color, yellow, green, red and white. The white chain has only 3 tiles, allowing the tiles to slide up and down into the gap. The top and the bottom layer will rotate mixing up the colors from the different color chains. The two middle rows can’t be rotated. To move tiles in these rows, loop the tiles up and down from one row to another. Recommended ages 8+

This Missing Link puzzle was originally made in 1981, the year I graduated from High School LOL. This has millions of combination so it will challenge anyone not matter how good they are at puzzles.

This is a sturdy plastic that will last a long time. This would make a great travel toy for any child.

Sliding tiles: each side has a chain in a different color, yellow, green, red and white. The white chain has two links and 3 tiles, providing a gap for the tiles to slide up and down.

Think it, process it, learn it! fun and entertaining yes! but in addition, the missing Link puzzle exposes the brain to a tough challenge in both math and logic.

The top and bottom squares turn. Just be prepared to do a lot of thinking once these are twisted and moved just a little bit. I would let a small child turn and move the colors then give it back to the bigger child because I am sure it will take them quite awhile to figure this out.

Object: there are 15 tiles and a gap. Mix it up and try to get all the colors to match – but, guess what? the two middle rows do not rotate.