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Thames & Kosmos Ubongo 3D 694258, box front
Thames & Kosmos Ubongo 3D 694258, box with blocks and puzzle cards
Thames & Kosmos Ubongo 3D 694258, game contents laid out
Thames & Kosmos Ubongo 3D 694258, puzzle boards and blocks
Thames & Kosmos Ubongo 3D 694258

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Thames & Kosmos Ubongo 3D 694258

A 3D block-fitting race game for 1 to 4 players aged 8+, with 671 puzzles at four levels.

$39.95 at Thames & Kosmos · Price checked Oct 6

Prices at other stores may differ · Links go to the retailer


Our verdict

Ubongo 3D is a puzzle race game for 1 to 4 players aged 8 and up, listed at $39.95. Players race to fit three-dimensional blocks into a shape on a puzzle card, two layers high, and win gems for solving first. The box has four sets of eight blocks and 72 puzzle boards with 671 puzzles at four difficulty levels; a game takes about 25 minutes.

We could not find owner reviews at the maker, Target or Barnes & Noble, so we are describing it from the listing. The two-sided cards mean an easier side for younger players and a harder side for adults, which is useful in mixed-age families.

It suits a family game night with kids aged 8 to 12, or a child who likes solo puzzles. Skip it if your family dislikes timed, speed-based games.

Key details

  • Ages 8+
  • Games & puzzles
  • Thames & Kosmos
  • Available

More info

  • Item number: 694258
  • Age: 8+
  • Players: 1–4
  • Play time: 25 min
  • Puzzles: 671 on 72 boards
  • Designer: Grzegorz Rejchtman
  • Price: $39.95
Best for and who should skip it

Best for

  • Families with kids aged 8 and up
  • Kids who enjoy spatial puzzles and shapes
  • Solo puzzle practice as well as group play

Skip it if

  • Your family dislikes racing against a timer
  • You want a game with a story or theme
What we like and what to keep in mind

What we like

  • 671 puzzles at four difficulty levels
  • Plays with 1 to 4 people
  • Games of about 25 minutes

Keep in mind

  • No owner reviews found when we checked
  • Speed play can frustrate slower solvers
  • Small blocks and gems are easy to lose
How we reviewed it

Researched, not hands-on tested. This review is based on the sources listed below. We have not tested this product ourselves. Check the current product listing and packaging before buying.

Based on the maker's specifications and public owner reviews, checked Oct 6, 2026.

Thames & Kosmos Ubongo 3D 694258, box front

Thames & Kosmos Ubongo 3D 694258

Researched · Ages 8+

$39.95

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Check price at Thames & Kosmos

Thames & Kosmos Ubongo 3D 694258

$39.95 · Links go to the retailer

Check price

Sources.

What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.

  1. 01 Thames & Kosmos. Ubongo 3D thamesandkosmos.com · Checked Oct 6, 2026
  2. 02 Thames & Kosmos. Ubongo 3D rules download thamesandkosmos.com · Checked Oct 6, 2026

How it compares.

This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.

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StockAvailableAvailableAvailable

Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.