Educational Toy Review

Toy Review - SmartLab Science & Nature Challenge

Of all the SmartLab books and science kits, this is one of the most fun. All of them have 1,000 questions and this one is geared around science and nature trivia. The concept of the game is pretty simple. You can play alone or against an opponent taking turns answering multiple choice science and nature questions. There is no set number of questions per game - it lasts about 10 minutes and you earn points by answering the questions correctly. The more you answer correctly, and the faster you answer them, the more points you’ll earn in the time allotted.

I tried this game with my wife and we had a pretty good time competing back and forth. Playing in two-player mode, after starting, the electronic LED screen will show “player one” and a question number. You quickly flip to the page with that question, read it and enter your answer (A-D). It will immediately tell you if you’re right or wrong and if wrong the correct answer. Then it will flash “player two” and a question number. You keep going back and forth until the time is up and it will tally both players’ scores.

Overall, these SmartLab kits are some of my favorite educational toys. For a price around $20 US, the educational value is well worth the investment.

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