Gear8TM puzzle mazes offer numerous benefits to both children and adults: STEM learning to understand scientific concepts Critical thinking to improve problem solving skills Social skills to better communicate with other people Motor skills to foster coordination and hand strength Play-A-Maze is a family-owned and operated toy company focused on the development of innovative puzzle toys for children of every age. With extensive experience in engineering and early learning, the Play-A-Maze Company is uniquely positioned to create toys that entertain and educate children and adults. This hands-on experience affords the Play-A-Maze Company a unique insight and advanced perspective in the creation of puzzle toys that are challenging, rewarding, and fun to play! STEM is an acronym for Science-Technology-Engineering and Math. These disciplines, designed into every Play-A-Maze toy, foster critical thinking, stimulate inquiring minds, teach the value of collaboration, and help develop hand-eye coordination while promoting critical thinking and problem solving. To learn more about the diverse backgrounds of the educators and creators behind our innovative puzzles, please continue reading.