Gordian's Knot

An ancient mystery reinvented for the most challenging and mind-bending of modern day fun! Gordian's Knot Game from ThinkFun is based on the Gordian knot tied by Midas, which the great Oracles proclaimed that the person that solved the puzzle would rule the world. Well, you know what happened to Alexander the Great 400 years later! Not that modern players will rule kingdoms, but this Gordian Knot Game still offers exciting challenge to the most seasoned of brain teaser players.

Gordian's Knot features just 6 interlocking pieces, but it takes a whopping 69 different moves to take the knot apart. By sliding the six pieces past each other, the Gordian's Knot will come apart - but beware! Some pieces will easily move throughout the process, but that doesn't make them the right move. Best of all, Gordian's Knot comes with a 40-page step-by-step solution book in case players get stumped, but it also helps them put the knot back together once this puzzle is solved! How could you KNOT love Gordian's Knot?

For 1 player. Ages 8 and up.

Great to use as a travel toy.

About ThinkFun

ThinkFun is the leading creator of mind challenging games. Since 1985, they have produced award-winners such as Rush Hour and River Crossing. Both kids and adults look to ThinkFun to make hands-on, thought-provoking games that provide hours of fun-filled challenges. ThinkFun is committed to high-quality, innovative products that help people of all ages exercise their thinking skills and learn through play.

Multiple Intelligences

Our toy experts have indicated that the Gordian's Knot strengthens the following Intelligences:

Math-Logical

Children with strong Math-Logical intelligence have the ability to reason deductively and can recognize and manipulate abstract patterns or relationships. Students who have strong problem-solving and reasoning skills will excel in this intelligence.

Spatial

Children with Spatial intelligence have the ability to create visual-spatial representations and can transfer them mentally or concretely. Students who exhibit this intelligence need a mental or physical "picture" to understand the information being presented.

Interpersonal

Children with strong Interpersonal intelligence work effectively in a group and understand and recognize the goals, motivations and intentions of others. Students with this intelligence thrive in cooperative, group work situations and are skilled at communicating, mediating and negotiating.