kfeusse Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I bought one of these from Amazon at the recommendation of a friend of mine. But after it came and I started to play with it, I was finding myself becoming a little annoyed that I couldn't keep that little ball on the path..so I began to wonder if my son would like it (I bought it for his 8th birthday)... SO....if you own one of these...what has been your experience with it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I don't care for it, but DS loves it. He has always been fascinated with mazes and tracing electrical wires and such, so this is the perfect toy for him. Bonus: it makes him sit and focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 My boys love them. We've got the Original and the Epic. They all have more patience for it than I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 People who have used it in my household have been heard talking to it. Yeah, I would say that it's more than a casual toy - it's a toy that sucks you in until you conquer it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 funny...it should be interesting....hope he will like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I had the same concern you did, but DS6 and DS8 love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 My 8 and 10 yo dds love it! My dh gets sucked in too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Dup. Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 My 7yo (then age 6) conquered it and still loves playing with it. He was so proud of himself :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Lava Mama Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 We have all three versions and kids from age 3-13. They all love it! Even my kids with little patience can sit and focus for a LONG time with these balls. They are GREAT! I highly recommend them! Hot Lava Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Another family with kids who love it! I don't have the patience to master it but my kids sure do! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 I am feeling MUCH better now...thanks everybody!!! I always get nervous that my children will be less than happy on their birthday becasue they aren't happy with the gifts they were given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 My 10 and 6 year olds don't care for them at all. Luckily they had a chance to try them at a friend's house. They got bored within 3 minutes or so. I expected my 10 yo not to be interested in it, but I was surprised DS didn't get into it. I thought he was exactly the type of kid who'd love something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 People who have used it in my household have been heard talking to it. Yeah, I would say that it's more than a casual toy - it's a toy that sucks you in until you conquer it. We've had ours since June 26th and I'm the only one who has finished it. I love it but drives me nuts but I can't stop picking it up several times a day. :) I can't imagine buying the harder one! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 well, my fear was put to rest this morning....my son opened his gifts this morning after breakfast and he has hardly put the ball down...and when he does, his older siblings fight over who gets it next. I just hope the excitement lasts longer than 24 hours. The other 2 have already put the Epic one on their birthday lists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 My oldest got one for his last b-day. We've played with it on and off, we like it, but it was kind of blah around here. They do occasionally pick it up and give it a go though. Mainly I like that it's a toy without batteries and small separate parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather R Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Just be sure to put it somewhere safe between uses... Our took a fall the first week and a little piece of track broke and now it is basically useless. Very annoying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Same here...kids love it. I don't have the patience for it. DH plays with both from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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