Mic-O-Mic Americas' version of the LONPOS 101 Pyramid and Rectangle Game was featured previously here and was quite an attention getter, but this version is even better! This version is the next step up. In the previous version it was a challenge to master the myriad of puzzles and pre-set problems to solve. Are you ready for the next level in this challenge?

LonPos 303 Pyramid & Rectangle Game is a unique puzzle that will challenge both children and adults, to solve a number of carefully created strategic games. The games come in two formats: 2D Rectangles, where there are 256 pre-set problems to solve and 3D Pyramids, where there are 47 pre-set problems to solve. In both the 2D and 3D games, you can create your own additional ones if you desire. Without question, you have a challenging task to task on.

To play 2D games, take out the 12 colorful pieces of puzzles from the box and put them on the tray. It will only take a few moments. Now comes the REAL challenge. To play 3D games, you will need to turn the box over, with the pyramid puzzle board facing upward. Carefully read about the problems, set the problems up, then solve them. (Easier said than done). The task of solving the problems both in 2D and 3D, deliver a high level of feeling that need to figure out the answers, regardless of time. The games are quite addictive.

To start with, there are 303 puzzles included, all in one conveniently sized box. The size of the box provides a solution that is great to take along for on-the-go fun. Now just imagine this...It is actually possible to set up over 360,000 problems with this one pocket-sized game. Whether in school or at home, this is a great way for a child to develop strategy skills, eye-hand coordination and motor greater skills while they are active engaged in productive and creative play. The bottom line here is that you have a game that provides a solution for developing a variety of senses and is applicable for use in multiple environments, including schools, libraries, and home. For resellers, you have a product that is tried and proven. It has potential for very strong sales in some of the largest retail chains. The LonPos 303 Pyramid and Rectangular game has passed our evaluation.

While other organizations will define their ratings in a "blanket" method which simply defines each rating in an overall usage, we choose to take a different approach. Each individual rating that was assigned to this a product based upon our evaluation process, is briefly explained as to how that specific rating score was reached. The ratings for this product are listed below.

Critical Skills Development: Rating Level 5 - Critical skills development is a very strong concern in our evaluations, especially with recreational products which can be used in both consumer and educational market. Lonpos 303 is a game which draws our attention to the massive degree of critical skill development which can be developed from use of this game. Critical developmental skills impact your coordination, balance, muscular use and so much more. More simply put, if you had never developed your critical developmental skills, you would be essentially non-existent. You would unable to walk, talk, or even feed yourself. A game such as Lonpos 303 stimulates further development or stimulation of these skills regardless of your age. When evaluating this rating level for this product, it was simple to see it earns the highest score available.

Educational Value: Rating Level 5 - The educational value of this product is quite high due to it is a recreational game that has real educational value with the myriad of games that can be played while at the same time contributing greatly to critical skills development. This resulted in a lower score in this rating. Educators who have seen the game at a local theater in Las Vegas were overwhelmed with the possibilities of what this game can do in regard to educational application.

FunFactor™: Rating Level 5 - The FunFactor™ was obviously am easy ratings to evaluate in this instance. Every person who played with Lonpos 303 shared how they enjoyed the game so greatly without even being prompted to give a response. The level of excitement as the hands-on participants played the game made it quite clear that the FunFactor™ was off the scale. People seem to have an "insatiable desire to solve the puzzles and become quite entranced in the play and fun they haven't enjoyed in a game in years!"

Innovation: Rating Level 5 - Innovation is a tough one to establish a high rating with, but Lonpos 303™ clearly demonstrated the fact of its creators seeing the challenge and facing it head on with the development of this game. Innovation level weighs heavy in the rating of a product for induction. Creative new ideas and designs are in constant demand but some times finding the creativity in ideas and design can be limited. This product demonstrated innovation to the highest degree with the simplistic design that generates a high level of fun while at the same time contributing to critical skills development for a more than reasonable price. Once people get their hands on the Lonpos 303, they are quite literally addicted, people simply do not want to out it down!

Marketing Value: Rating Level 5 - When it comes to marketing value, the Lonpos 303 scored quite well. Judging from our guidelines scores, the hands-on participants comments, and the response from hands-on participants from Las Vegas NV, Huntington Beach CA, Detroit MI, and Brooklyn NY areas, it was so easy to see the marketing value is quite high. The product is simple, small usage of shelf space, and evident of a good investment. High probability of strong sales, especially during the holiday season in November.

Visual Appeal: Rating Level 3 - Visual appeal was not a real high point of the Lonpos 303, but when you combine it with the rest of the ratings, it all balances out well above average. The Lonpos 303 package does have a nice variety of colors that draws attention, but just not enough to pull a full rating score of five.

EVALUATION RESULTS - From evaluation for induction into "The Toy Man® Product Guide"
Overall Rating: 5	Seal of Approval: Approved	eco-Recognition Seal: Not Eligible	Award of Excellence: Approved	eChoice Award: Selected

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