Ready for a present that will stack up against all others? When your children are home during winter break, make sure they have the toy that requires their full attention without a cord, battery or charger. TrueBalance, designed and developed in Europe, is easy to play but hard to solve. It’s got the feel of a classic toy with a twist — actually magnetic discs — that require stacking with steady hand-eye coordination.
With a mix of logic, engineering and trial and error, playing this stacking game requires no instructions or rules. There’s really no one way to play. But there is real science behind the design. TrueBalance began in Europe as a medical device to improve focus and fine motor skills. The various magnetic discs rotate independently. It looks a bit wacky but grownups and kids love the feel and the challenge while sitting or standing. Couch potatoes and athletes alike appreciate the competitive challenge against centrifugal forces.
We usually invite a few families over for a holiday party and will set out several toys for the kids to play with. TrueBalance was a popular item during our last party and each child wanted to take their turn trying to stack all of the magnetic discs.
TrueBalance is recommended for ages 8+ and is available on Amazon for $24.99. The combination of magnets and engineering makes it a fun and always-unpredictable game that can be played solo or with friends.
