Rush Hour

Game Summary: It's rush hour, and you are stuck in gridlocked traffic! How will you extricate your little red car from this mess? Slide the other vehicles and try to make a clear path for your car to exit the game.
Price Range: $15
Age Range: 8+
No. of Players: 2
Time to Learn: 5 minutes
Time to Setup: 5 minutes
Reading Skills Needed: NO
Playtime: varies
Game Rating:*****
Game Review: An enjoyable, challenging, and yet simple game. Choose one of the 40 challenge cards, set the vehicles onto the gameboard as shown, and then attempt to slide the pieces (you can't pick them up!) to create a clear path for you to extricate your little red car from the traffic jam! It's harder than it sounds! Thankfully the cards come in a variety of difficulty levels, so there is something for everyone here. You can challenge a friend or family member, or just play solo, making this game even more versatile. Or time yourself -- how fast can you find a solution? Maybe another family member can beat your best time, or maybe not! This game can help with mathematical and spatial abilities, and is apparently even used in some elementary school classrooms. It's also a sturdy, well-made game; the cards store conveniently in a drawer beneath the sturdy plastic base, and a drawstring bag is included to hold the plastic vehicles. Highly recommended, and also good as a "To-Go" game.


