Fractiles Large Version
Wonderful fun with symmetry! Arrange 192 magnetized plastic tiles (in  yellow, red, and blue) on a 12-inch square steel activity board and discover  just how many patterns and combinations are possible. (You guessed it: a lot!)  The clever part is that all three shapes are types of diamonds, and their angles  represent six different fractions of 360 degrees. Dozens of clever designs and  pictograms are featured on the cardboard carrying case, including "Ribbon  Candy," "Scrambled Mandala," and "Funky Chicken." But creating designs is only  half the fun; instructions are given for several puzzles and games too, plus an  explanation of different kinds of symmetry. Ideal for travel, though the tiles  are probably too small for children under 6.--Richard Farr