[Puzzle STEM] Laser Maze Master the principle of optical refraction and become a little scientist – with game teaching

In recent years, schools have continued to integrate STEM toys into daily teaching, hoping to enable the new generation of students to have a deeper understanding of the four subjects of "Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics". STEM is usually in the form of games to increase students' interest in science.

"Laser Maze" launched by Thinkfun in the United States is very popular. In addition to having certain gameplay, you can also learn simple scientific principles. In laser maze chess, the corresponding target is mainly achieved through refracted laser light. The gameplay is novel, tense and exciting, 3D game chess - watch yourself use the laser transmitter to pass through several different types of mirrors, get out of the maze, and illuminate all the targets in a few seconds. The gameplay is simple and interesting, but at the same time it requires you to use your brain. You will become a little scientist immediately after playing it!

[Thinkfun] Laser Maze – Laser Maze

Laser Maze uses multiple special mirrors to design the path of the laser light to illuminate the target. Laser Maze Chess contains 4 difficulties and a total of 60 game levels. The game progresses step by step, from shallow to deep, helping children understand the principles and functions of light reflection, while also strengthening the concept of spatial position and mastering problem-solving skills.

Suitable age: 8 years old or above (suitable for adults to play!)

*It is recommended that parents accompany their children when playing to prevent them from accidentally shooting the laser into their eyes.

Number of players: 1 person

*Parents can accompany their children to play together and help solve puzzles/Adults can play alone

Included in the game:

• Laser Maze Board x 1
• Challenge cards x 60 (divided into 4 levels of difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate, Advance and Expert)
• Chess pieces
• Instruction card x 1
• laser chess
• double mirror chess
• Double sided transparent mirror chess
• roadblock chess
• Double sided transparent reflector
• target chess
• The challenge card is divided into 4 difficulties, with a total of 60 questions (Beginner, Intermediate, Advance and Expert)
• Game instruction card

Game flow:

1. First, players need to draw a challenge card, and then set up the chessboard according to the instructions on the challenge card. Write the difficulty, puzzle number, target number (# OF TARGETS), chess piece placement, and the number of targets to be used on the card. Pawn type (ADD TO GRID).

2. Take one of the challenge cards as an example. Players place the chess pieces according to the instructions. After setting up the chessboard, they need to brainstorm how to make the laser beam hit the target location. You can try changing the direction or position of the pieces.

3. When the player follows the instructions and places the blue chess piece in the appropriate position, he can press the red chess piece to fire the laser for testing. When the laser irradiates the target position, it means victory. Laser irradiation on different chess pieces will have different effects. You can try various combinations to achieve the goal.

4. Players can uncover the back of the card to see the correct answer. The challenge card will show the correct placement of the chess pieces. If you really can’t think of the answer, you can find out how to achieve the goal. This is also part of learning!