![]() Unlike many other Toca apps where structure is already put in place, Toca Blocks is a bit of an anomaly in that you have no idea what’s going to happen, and the world is literally up for kids to create themselves. Then, when you merge two blocks together, it may turn into a rock, a log, water, or something else entirely. So one block may be sticky and one block may be bouncy. Kids get a great lesson from experimenting with the blocks, which each have their own properties, colors and textures. Then, you guide three different characters through the block universe you create, whether it’s jumping on top of a set of blocks, climbing that staircase or crouching through the tunnel you’ve dug. In a way, it’s like two videos in one you create a universe using little modular blocks that you can manipulate in different ways, whether you’re stacking them on top of each other, using them to dig tunnels underground or building a staircase to the stars. Related: 21 of the best math apps for kids of all ages: Back to school tech 2015 Toca Blocks is part Minecraft, part Mario-style video game (or maybe Little Big Planet), part DIY, and all trial-and-error in a very fun way. ![]() And while Toca Hair Salon and Toca Mini are still my kids’ iPad go-tos (and will remain as such for the foreseeable future), this is definitely one that’s going to get a lot of their attention. I got an early peek at it, and I’m happy to report, it’s just as fabulous as the others. My entire household is pretty thrilled that Toca Blocks, the 30th(!) app from favorite app developer, Toca Boca, just launched today.
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