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Melissa & Doug

Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards

120 wooden shape tiles and 5 double-sided puzzle boards in a storage box.

82/ 100
CTG scoreSafe betHow we score
Budget $15 to $30 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 94
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 77
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 76
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 76
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 74
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Our verdict

82 / 100

A simple, open-ended set that grows with the child, from following patterns to creating their own. Lots of pieces for a modest gift.

Best forA preschooler who enjoys puzzles and making shapes.
Best occasionBirthday, Christmas
Avoid ifIf the child is under 3: the tiles are small.
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Frequently asked questions

How many tiles?

120 wooden tiles.

How many boards?

5 double-sided puzzle boards.

Does it come with storage?

Yes, a portable storage box.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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