The Bottom Line
This is a well-priced fun puzzle for all elementary school children. Most of the pieces in the cardboard puzzle are shaped like countries. I look forward to puzzles of additional continents.
Pros
- Most puzzle pieces are the shape of the country
- Great for younger children
- Reasonably priced
Cons
- Once it's put together, you're not likely to do it again
- Not enough detail or complication for older children
- Microstates, such as Vactican City and San Marino, are missing
Description
- Puzzle is 19 inches wide and 16 inches high.
- Puzzle includes 55 pieces.
- Puzzle is recommended for those aged four and up.
- Puzzle is thick cardboard and comes in a nice box.
Guide Review - GeoPuzzle - Europe
This small puzzle includes all of Europe and provides puzzle pieces that are shaped, for the most part, like the country. Each country or piece is a different color and though the level of detail is limited (country name and capital city), the puzzle is fun and educational. I found that the pieces matched nicely and while some were small, once I assembled the borders and installed larger countries like France, Spain, and Germany, everything else fell into place quickly. I highly recommend this puzzle for children - it will certainly help the younger ones to learn the basic geography of Europe.
At the time of this writing, the puzzle maker GeoToys only produces the GeoPuzzle of Europe. I look forward to the release of Asia, Africa, and South America in 2006.
(Matt's note: GeoPuzzle Asia is available as of April 2006)
