Untangling Toys Ep 5: Magna-Tiles
What is the definition of play? It's not easy to define, but we're going to try with the help of Dr. Stuart Brown's book "Play." I'll go through his seven properties of play, with various examples and mixed metaphors, and then we'll get to playing with Magna-Tiles. Or Picasso Tiles. Or Connetix? There sure are a lot of magnetic building toys out there. What makes a good one? What makes it a good toy? Do I still have a cold? Find out on this week's episode of "Sam Learns to Make a Podcast by Making a Podcast."
Learn more about Dr. Stuart Brown, his book "Play: How it Shapes the Brian, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul," and the National Institute for Play here https://www.playcore.com/drstuartbrown
00:00 - Intro
02:23 - Property 1
04:47 - Property 2
06:21 - Property 3
08:37 - Property 4
09:29 - Property 5
11:41 - Property 6
13:00 - Property 7
15:26 - History of Magnatiles
21:37 - How Magnatiles Work
27:52 - 10 Question Toy Review
35:23 - Outro
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