Nature / Type: Handheld game
Who would love this: Younger kids / Parents looking for calming, sensory toys
Passtah from Recent Toys is one of the most unique abstract games I’ve ever seen. It’s a fully 3D puzzle set inside a cube, where you slide blocks around to create paths. Huge thanks to Divisible by Zero for providing this review copy!
Why I love ❤️ it:
(1) "Connect Four" in 3D Cube
Imagine Connect Four - but in 3D, where your lines can twist, turn, and zigzag through a futuristic cube. That’s Passtah! The game takes place inside a 5×5×5 lattice cube, with opposite sides marked in matching colors. Two players face off, each with eight chunky blocks in their chosen color - black or white. On your turn, you slide a block into any open spot, sometimes pushing others around to make space. The goal? Connect your colored side of the cube to the opposite side with an unbroken chain of your blocks. Sounds simple, but once the cube starts shifting and paths start crossing, things get surprisingly strategic!
(2) Strategy + Sharp Observation
I love how Passtah hides layers of strategy beneath a simple setup. The game demands sharp observation from every angle - focus on your own path, but never lose sight of your opponent’s! Your tunnel doesn’t have to be straight; it can twist, turn, and weave through the cube in surprising ways. The real challenge is finding the right balance between offense and defense - knowing when to push a block to open your path or when to hold back to block your rival. My only gripe? The rules are printed briefly on the back of the box and leave plenty of ‘what ifs’ and ‘can I’s’ unanswered. A more detailed rulebook would’ve been nice, but the silver lining is that it leaves room for house rules and creative interpretations.
(3) Blocks Locked In Place
Best of all? The blocks lock snugly into place, so you can tilt and turn the Passtah cube at any angle while playing! It’s perfect for lounging on the sofa, riding in the backseat, or even chilling in front of the TV - no table or flat surface needed.
(4) Cool Sci-Fi Feel With Modern Edge
The concept and cube design feel like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, a spaceship in cube form. The fiery red accents give it a bold, modern edge. And I love the thoughtful addition of the translucent red stick for poking and removing blocks.
# gifted in exchange for review
Where to buy this:
https://www.cowtrees.au/educational-toys/720-passtah.html
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