Are you looking for an educational game to add to your homeschool program? Or maybe you’d like something fun to do in your down time. Color Catch is a simple but stimulating logic puzzle that can be enjoyable for all ages. The goal is to arrange 5 puzzle pieces in a way that exactly matches the challenge in the guidebook.
We got to try this unique puzzle game as part of Timberdoodle’s blogger program.
The components of Color Catch are very simple, and include:
- Portable game board with lid
- 5 puzzle pieces
- Booklet with 60 challenges, and solutions
As you can see, the frog, salamander and insect puzzle pieces are clear in the middle, so that when you place them on the game board, the colors show through. This is very important, because the color patterns must exactly match the challenge you’ve chosen from the book in order to be correct.
This is what a challenge and solution look like. Only the Starter puzzles have the solutions right under the challenge, so that young children can more easily learn how the game works before progressing to Junior, Expert and Master levels.
Solving the puzzle isn’t just about getting the right colors and the right number of frogs and salamanders. There’s another twist, because sometimes the critters have to be positioned in such a way that they are grabbing a bug with their tongue!
The hints provided in the booklet for Starter level are greatly appreciated. Sometimes you look at the puzzle and you just can’t get your brain to start working. One thing that it’s important to explain up front to your children is to expect some trial and error with Color Catch. More often than not, you won’t get it right on the first try.
This is a very tactile game, which the children and I love. The tiles are not only textured and transparent so that colors shine through, but they are thick, durable and easy to click in place.
You can play Color Catch alone or with a helper. I myself have been known to sit down and work on the more challenging puzzles over a cup of coffee. It’s a nice break between homework assignments!
Color Catch is part of Timberdoodle’s 7th grade homeschool curriculum, and helps to strengthen skills like concentration, visual perception and logic. I would recommend Color Catch as a supplement for subjects like math, logic and science. It’s also available for purchase separately for $14.99. Note: Color Catch is not suitable for ages 3 and younger.
It’s also travel-friendly and comes with a compact, portable travel case. Takes just about 30 seconds to put everything away.
If you get a chance to try Color Catch, let me now what you think!
Lisa Joy Thompson says
This is a logic puzzle my kids would enjoy! I’m always fascinated by the new games that come out. They’re so creative.
Brianne says
What a great way to get little minds working and make it fun. I can see playing this with the kids and having a great time.
Heather says
This looks like the kind of game that my youngest would really enjoy. She loves logic games!
melissa chapman says
This game seems like a great gift for the holidays. It is so nice to give a game that both children and parents will enjoy.
Tara Pittman says
Color Catch is a game that involves some thinking. It would be a great game for my boys!
Fatima says
Logic games can definitely be fun for any age. Right now, our youngest loves learning about shapes and colors.
T.M. Brown says
I have a cousin whose littles would enjoy this very much ~ something to keep them thinking while playing!
Toni says
My kids will surely enjoy this! We like colorful and tactile too
Heather Riccobono says
What a fun game for kids of all ages! My daughters would enjoy this game and it looks like a great holiday gift idea!
Gervin says
Wow! Our kids would love an interesting game like this. I like the strategy concept behind the game which helps kids to develop their mind while doing something colorful and enjoyable.
Laura says
This is one of my favorites and the very first logic games I used to play. We need more of such games for both kids and adults!
Ryan says
Nice review. I love games or toys for enrichment at home; they are enjoyable and educational at the same time!
Wren says
This is so neat that Timberdoodle includes it in their learning! I think my daughter and I would love to play it!