Perplexus Puzzle Game

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 28

In our house, mazes and puzzles are a very big deal and we love the challenge of racing each other or the clock to figure them out. But, as much as we love doing mazes and puzzles on paper, they are so much more exciting when they are in 3D, which is why we simply adore life size versions and games that have puzzle or maze aspects.

01 Far and away the coolest new game that incorporates these is Perplexus, which just might be the most addicting single-person game ever. By completely enclosing a maze-like marble race track inside a clear basketball sized container, it allows you to pick up the game anytime you like and challenge yourself or your friends.

No setup, no chasing down the BB sized metal ball, and no way to cheat (hence, no way to argue), all make Perplexus a parent favorite. This ease of play also means it's a great game to pick up anytime you're bored or have a minute to play and {in theory} just as easy to set down without having a project to disassemble and put away.

Perplexus Small The game is also incredibly easy to play with no instructions required.  Simply shake the Perplexus game to get the ball at the 'start' position and then maneuver the ball through the maze of plastic pathways inside to the finish. Each of these paths twist and turn around each other and will have you tilting, spinning, and flipping the ball around to successfully move your game piece throughout the maze.

It had been out of the package for mere moments before our first competition began: how far we could move our game piece on the first try. I'm happy to report that I got all the way to maze marker #30 before my piece fell off the track and I handed over, making me the clear winner in our first round. Unfortunately my easy first win seems to have completely jinxed me, because I still have yet to get farther than 35, but, it has certainly been fun trying!

02 If you’re looking for a great family game to give this year or something to have out when the guests arrive for the holidays, look no further than Perplexus. It’s recommended for a large range of ages which makes it perfect for a joint present or for when you’ve got a tough crowd to entertain. My husband firmly believes that every doctor's office and waiting room should have their own Perplexus – it certainly would make the wait a lot more fun! 

P.S. If you get past 35, please email me and tell me the trick 🙂

Visit http://www.perplexus.net/ for more information including where to buy and history about the Perplexus design.

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A big thank you to PlaSmart for providing the sample for review as well as offering a giveaway to our fabulous readers.  All opinions are 100% ours and no form of monetary compensation was received in exchange for this Rave Review.

405 thoughts on “Perplexus Puzzle Game”

  7. Looks like fun! I learned that Perplexus was created in the late 1970s by a 3-D design teacher named Michael McGinnis as a project for an art class.

  8. The perplexus looks very interesting.
    The web site on the other hand trying to find the where to buy is not able to read the small banner on the bottom of the map.
    Too perplexing.
    And now this email. Where is the send button?
    You are loosing me on the perplexus site!

  44. One thing I learned was Michael McGinnis has created super-sized versions of his original creation that he calls Superplexus.
    janicebudgellpollard@hotmail dot com

  113. I learned that the concept of this game was originally created by a teacher doing a 3D project in the 70s
    hmhenderson AT yahoo DOT com

  135. I learned that Perplexus was created by in the late 70’s by a teacher as a project for his art class.

  175. I learned that Parent’s Magazine selected Perplexus as one of the years top toys! Impressive. Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  180. The concept behind PERPLEXUS was created by 3-D design teacher Michael McGinnis in the late 1970’s as a project for an art class.

  192. Roll the ball to one of the starting points, numbered 1 2 or 3 (we suggest starting with #1) If you can´t find them…. put PERPLEXUS down and slowly back away!
    Flip, twist and spin PERPLEXUS to move the ball along the numbered path. When you fall off the track…. cuz it´s gonna happen…. just start over!!!
    If you make it to the end, pat yourself on the back… then go get the next PERPLEXUS challenge!

  215. I learned that he concept behind PERPLEXUS was created by 3-D design teacher Michael McGinnis in the late 1970’s as a project for an art class

  223. At New York Toy Fair in 2009, Busy Life, LLC formed a distribution partnership with PlaSmart, Inc. a Canadian toy company. PlaSmart fell in love with the product and now distributes PERPLEXUS products worldwide. Retailer and consumer response has been amazing.
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

  237. At New York Toy Fair in 2009, Busy Life, LLC formed a distribution partnership with PlaSmart, Inc. a Canadian toy company. PlaSmart fell in love with the product and now distributes PERPLEXUS products worldwide.
    traymona[at]aol.com

  316. I learned that the concept behind PERPLEXUS was created by 3-D design teacher Michael McGinnis in the late 1970’s as a project for an art class.

  332. I learned that Perplexus is 8″ in diameter and it is recommended for ages 6 and up. It was selected by Parents® Magazine as one of the Top Toys of 2010.
    blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com

  351. I learned that Perplexus was chosen by Parents Magazine as one of 2010’s top toys!
    Thanks!
    Jane
    knownasjane(at)yahoo(dot)com

  375. I learned that Perplexus won the prestigious CTTC 2011 Children’s Choice Award From The Canadian Toy Testing Council. Neat giveaway, thanks.

  388. The concept behind PERPLEXUS was created by 3-D design teacher Michael McGinnis in the late 1970’s as a project for an art class.

  394. This is what I learned: “PERPLEXUS was created by Michael McGinnis in the late 1970’s as a project for an art class.”
    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

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