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product_id: 16247992
title: "by Mad Cave Bird Games"
brand: "colorku"
price: "1297 kr"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Color Ku"
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# 81 vibrant colored wooden balls 104 puzzle cards across 5 difficulty levels 11.5" x 11.5" portable wooden board by Mad Cave Bird Games

**Brand:** colorku
**Price:** 1297 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧠🎲 Color your way to genius — don’t just play Sudoku, live it!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** by Mad Cave Bird Games by colorku
- **How much does it cost?** 1297 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- colorku enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted colorku brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Endless Replay Value:** Reusable board and puzzle cards ensure hours of mental stimulation without the paper waste.
- • **Family & Mindful Fun:** Ideal for ages 8+, blending sensory learning with strategic thinking to keep your crew mentally sharp.
- • **Multi-Level Challenge:** Tackle 104 puzzles from Easy to Extreme, perfect for solo focus or collaborative brain workouts.
- • **Colorful Logic Mastery:** Sharpen your deductive reasoning with 9 distinct hues replacing numbers for a fresh Sudoku twist.
- • **Tactile & Social Gameplay:** Engage hands-on with wooden balls and a sturdy board that invites shared moments and friendly competition.

## Overview

ColorKu by Mad Cave Bird Games is a premium wooden Sudoku board game featuring 81 colorful balls and 104 puzzle cards spanning five difficulty levels. Designed for ages 8 and up, it offers a tactile, social, and reusable puzzle experience that enhances logic and deductive reasoning. Compact and portable at 11.5" square, it’s perfect for solo or group play, making it a standout choice for families and professionals seeking a stylish brain boost.

## Description

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Review: Oudata:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAADIAAABYCAYAAAC3UKSNAAAgAElEQVR4Xi2cB5RdVdn3f/v0cvuUTGZCOr1YaQpKUr favorite game - colorku review JDB 4-4-15 We purchased this game a year and a half ago and it has been without a doubt the favorite game my wife and I like to play together. She has always enjoyed the numeric version one sees in books and newspapers, but I was not attracted to working with numbers. But the Colorku board is a different matter. First, It involves colors, not numbers, which I find more appealing. Second, it is in a board version, where the colored balls can be put down and moved around. It is shareable format where more than one person can be work on in a puzzle together. We’ve had the Colorku board and balls on our breakfast table for a long time now, and we immensely enjoy solving the puzzles together. Particularly with difficult puzzles, we feel a rush when we manage to ferret out a ball placement that “breaks” the puzzle, after which the remaining ball placements are more and more straightforward until the puzzle is solved. We’ve purchased all three sets of puzzle cards, though the easy set is a little too easy for us. We have, incidentally, found a couple of games that had double solutions. Since there is no single solution, they cannot be solved logically. We found the difficulty ratings for puzzles variable: sometimes we could do harder rated ones, but were stumped by puzzles with lower ratings. We are now at level 65 in the hard deck and are solving most of them. We still get the high of having cracked a difficult puzzle! We are developing a vocabulary of the game: we call a single ball location a “cell,” a 3x3 division a “square,” and a line of 9 cells a “row.” We have developed a number of strategies for determining colors of cells. We looking for triples (a single color pattern across three squares), colors needed for row completion, the constraints on where a particular color can be placed in a square, and seek “bound” pairs and triples. A bound pair is two cells, each able to contain only one of the same two colors. Similarly, we look for bound triples, or three cells, each able to contain only the same three colors. Identifying bound squares and triples doesn’t necessarily “solve,” in the sense of being able to put a particular ball in a particular cell, but it adds constraints to the puzzle which may make it possible to solve cells in affected rows and squares. To help our analysis, I designed and 3d printed double- and triple-cell shapes which can be placed on the game. Colored balls can sit on these shapes, and it indicates that the color is not specifically located, but can be in one of two, or three, spaces. A bit like quantum particles which exist in two spaces for a while. We have found this method to be quite helpful. Should someone be interested in printing these, I can post the .stl files on Thingiverse. We have yet to tire of colorku, and continue to love the time together, the mental stimulation, and the rush of completion. We do worry that the supply of puzzles is limited to three packs. The game designers map the nine colors to the numbers 1-9, so it is possible to take a numerical game and translate it to a colorku game. This, however, is a bother. It would be great if the designers would come out with more puzzles, or possibly some program or app that would take numeric Sudoku puzzles and print out color puzzles/solutions.
Review: Great for Holistic Learning - We are a homeschooling family, and we had originally checked this game out from our local HSAP library! We enjoyed it so much, that we had to get one for our own use! (: The finish quality was excellent; we loved all of the bright colors! If you know how to play Sudoku, then learning how to play this version isn’t difficult at all! Our 7 year-old and 10 year-old learned how to play for the first time using this board. (We actually bought some metal o-rings to place around the game pieces that weren’t supposed to be moved, to help the girls remember where the given, or “clue” colors were supposed to stay.) It is more expensive than buying the paperback books, but it is absolutely worth it! This board can be used over and over again. It is also great for kids that love being hands on with games, and need that sensory engagement for a more holistic learning experience. This has quickly become a family favorite in our home! It will be taken care of, and I know that it will last for years to come!

## Features

- The original color sudoku board game
- To solve the game - set up the board according to the puzzle card
- Colorku can be played alone or with others. Ages 8+
- Includes 104 puzzle cards and solutions – in 5 different difficulty level (Easy, Moderate, Challenging, Tough, Extreme) with puzzle card holder.
- 81 small colored wooden balls (9 red, 9 orange, 9 yellow, 9 light green, 9 dark green, 9 light blue, 9 dark blue, 9 indigo, 9 violet)
- Colorku can help sharpen your logic and deductive reasoning skills!
- Check out our store for additional games to play on the same board
- 11.5" X 11.5" - Weight 3.8 lbs

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0055JIV20 |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Age Range Description | 8+ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,764 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #469 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | ColorKu |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Contains a Marble, Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable |
| Color | Natural, Multi-colored |
| Customer Package Type | Box |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,846 Reviews |
| Edition | Classic Edition |
| Educational Objective | Creative Thinking |
| Estimated Playing Time | 15 minutes |
| Game Mechanics | cooperative, deductive reasoning, puzzle |
| Genre | Family, Classic, Board Game, Wooden Board Game, Sudoku |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 03700807401488 |
| Included Components | Wood board, 81 marbles with plastic marble holder, 104 puzzles on 52 cards, solution sheet |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Dimensions | 13.5 x 13.5 x 2 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 11.5"L x 11.5"W |
| Item Type Name | Sudokku puzzle |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Mad Cave Bird Games |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MCB-001 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
| Material Type | Wood, Paint, Paper |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 96 |
| Model Number | MOR40148 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Players | 1-4 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Rulebook Availability | Digital PDF |
| Size | 11.5" x 11.5" Weight: 3.8 lbs |
| Subject Character | Bird |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Theme | Sudoku puzzles |
| UPC | 885868128758 772223932412 885662222195 789264290074 783324723878 633761102005 696733996248 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Images

![by Mad Cave Bird Games - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7133YZiTtBL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there only one puzzle to solve within this game, or several?  Thank you.**
A: The game has 104 puzzles.  The manufacturer also has 3 more puzzle packs available, pack one easy to moderated, pack #2 moderate to difficult, pack #3 all levels of challenge.

**Q: what size are the marbles?**
A: About the size of regular small marbles. They are made of wood and fit nicely in the holes on the board. But there are no extra marbles so be careful that you don't lose any! Or let your cat get ahold of them, like mine did. It is a terrific game!

**Q: What colors do they have icluded**
A: Mine has all colors originally included, Natural wood Board, pieces are red, light green, dark green, orange, yellow, purple, dark blue, and light blue

**Q: How do I replace lost colored circles?**
A: Colored circles don't come with the game. If you lose colored balls, you can order replacements from them. The circles in my review were ones that I designed and printed on a 3d printer specifically for this game. I can share the .stl file, but you'll need a 3d printer to make them.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oudata:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAADIAAABYCAYAAAC3UKSNAAAgAElEQVR4Xi2cB5RdVdn3f/v0cvuUTGZCOr1YaQpKUr favorite game
*by A***R on April 4, 2015*

colorku review JDB 4-4-15 We purchased this game a year and a half ago and it has been without a doubt the favorite game my wife and I like to play together. She has always enjoyed the numeric version one sees in books and newspapers, but I was not attracted to working with numbers. But the Colorku board is a different matter. First, It involves colors, not numbers, which I find more appealing. Second, it is in a board version, where the colored balls can be put down and moved around. It is shareable format where more than one person can be work on in a puzzle together. We’ve had the Colorku board and balls on our breakfast table for a long time now, and we immensely enjoy solving the puzzles together. Particularly with difficult puzzles, we feel a rush when we manage to ferret out a ball placement that “breaks” the puzzle, after which the remaining ball placements are more and more straightforward until the puzzle is solved. We’ve purchased all three sets of puzzle cards, though the easy set is a little too easy for us. We have, incidentally, found a couple of games that had double solutions. Since there is no single solution, they cannot be solved logically. We found the difficulty ratings for puzzles variable: sometimes we could do harder rated ones, but were stumped by puzzles with lower ratings. We are now at level 65 in the hard deck and are solving most of them. We still get the high of having cracked a difficult puzzle! We are developing a vocabulary of the game: we call a single ball location a “cell,” a 3x3 division a “square,” and a line of 9 cells a “row.” We have developed a number of strategies for determining colors of cells. We looking for triples (a single color pattern across three squares), colors needed for row completion, the constraints on where a particular color can be placed in a square, and seek “bound” pairs and triples. A bound pair is two cells, each able to contain only one of the same two colors. Similarly, we look for bound triples, or three cells, each able to contain only the same three colors. Identifying bound squares and triples doesn’t necessarily “solve,” in the sense of being able to put a particular ball in a particular cell, but it adds constraints to the puzzle which may make it possible to solve cells in affected rows and squares. To help our analysis, I designed and 3d printed double- and triple-cell shapes which can be placed on the game. Colored balls can sit on these shapes, and it indicates that the color is not specifically located, but can be in one of two, or three, spaces. A bit like quantum particles which exist in two spaces for a while. We have found this method to be quite helpful. Should someone be interested in printing these, I can post the .stl files on Thingiverse. We have yet to tire of colorku, and continue to love the time together, the mental stimulation, and the rush of completion. We do worry that the supply of puzzles is limited to three packs. The game designers map the nine colors to the numbers 1-9, so it is possible to take a numerical game and translate it to a colorku game. This, however, is a bother. It would be great if the designers would come out with more puzzles, or possibly some program or app that would take numeric Sudoku puzzles and print out color puzzles/solutions.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for Holistic Learning
*by L***E on October 9, 2025*

We are a homeschooling family, and we had originally checked this game out from our local HSAP library! We enjoyed it so much, that we had to get one for our own use! (: The finish quality was excellent; we loved all of the bright colors! If you know how to play Sudoku, then learning how to play this version isn’t difficult at all! Our 7 year-old and 10 year-old learned how to play for the first time using this board. (We actually bought some metal o-rings to place around the game pieces that weren’t supposed to be moved, to help the girls remember where the given, or “clue” colors were supposed to stay.) It is more expensive than buying the paperback books, but it is absolutely worth it! This board can be used over and over again. It is also great for kids that love being hands on with games, and need that sensory engagement for a more holistic learning experience. This has quickly become a family favorite in our home! It will be taken care of, and I know that it will last for years to come!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have addition to any game collection.
*by L***R on April 20, 2026*

Awesome, fine quality product. First learned of this through occupational therapy at Mary Free Bed, and got hooked. I tried regular Sudoku years ago, but found it difficult and so quickly tired of it. With the colors instead of numbers, it was fresh and seemed more interesting to me, and I found that I actually enjoyed the challenge. Great mental exercise that doubles as entertainment! Also, the solid elements are a welcome change from video type games.

## Frequently Bought Together

- ColorKu by Mad Cave Bird Games
- ColorKu Expansion Pack Harder Levels
- Colorku Expansion Puzzle Card Pack - Pack 3

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