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How to Use the Think It Through Toy from 1989

0h 01m video Published Oct 19, 2025 Transcribed Jul 28, 2026 Vsauce Vsauce
Beginner 1 min read For: People who own or are curious about the Think It Through puzzle toy from 1989, and enjoy retro puzzles and simple arithmetic.
AI Trust Score 65/100
⚠️ Average / Some Fluff

"Delivers exactly what the title promises: a simple demonstration of how to use the toy. However, the content is very brief and lacks depth."

AI Summary

The video demonstrates how to use the Think It Through puzzle toy from 1989. The host solves math problems to place numbered tiles in corresponding boxes, then closes and rotates the case to reveal a pattern that matches the problem page.

[00:02]
Introduction of the Toy

The host introduces the Think It Through toy with lettered tiles and a puzzle book.

[00:15]
First Problem Solved

For problem one, calculate 15 / 5 = 3, find 3 in the answer box (box B), and place tile one in box B.

[00:43]
Second Problem Solved

For problem two, calculate 21 / 3 = 7, find 7 in answer box (box J), and place tile two in box J.

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Closing and Rotating the Case

After placing all tiles, close the case and perform a 'hot dog style' rotation (top over) to reveal a pattern on the backs of the tiles.

[01:12]
Pattern Match

Open the case and compare the pattern formed with the pattern on the problem page to confirm the solution.

The Think It Through toy provides a fun, hands-on way to practice basic arithmetic and pattern recognition. The host confirms the method works and expresses enjoyment in using it.

Tutorial Checklist

1 00:02 Take the puzzle book and the number tile corresponding to the problem you want to solve (e.g., tile 1 for problem 1).
2 00:15 Solve the math problem on the tile (e.g., 15/5 = 3).
3 00:28 Find the answer in the answer box and note the letter (e.g., 3 is in box B).
4 00:43 Place the tile in the box corresponding to that letter (e.g., tile 1 in box B).
5 00:43 Repeat steps 1-4 for all remaining problems.
6 01:00 Close the case and rotate it top over (like a hot dog) to mix the tiles.
7 01:12 Open the case and compare the pattern on the backs of the tiles with the pattern on the problem page.

💡 Key Takeaways

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Using the Answer Box

Demonstrates the core mechanism of matching answers to lettered boxes, a key step in the puzzle.

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Rotation Method

The 'hot dog style' rotation is a unique and fun way to scramble the tiles and reveal the pattern.

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Pattern Verification

The pattern match confirms that all problems were solved correctly, providing immediate feedback.

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[00:02] watching this right now, I have huge news for you. You know this toy, right? This one that doesn't make any sense, the think it through tiles from 1989 with with the all the letters inside and

[00:15] the tiles. Well, I finally figured out how you're supposed to use it. You take the puzzle book and when you want to solve a problem, you take that number tile. Okay, this is tile number one for problem number one. 15 / 5, that's

[00:28] three. Now you find the answer three down in the answer box. Where is three? There it is. The three is in box B. So you take problem number one and you put it in box B. Now for two, for problem number two, you'll see that it's 21

[00:43] divided by 3. That's seven. Find the seven. It's in J. That means that two seven. It's in J. That means that two goes in J. Now just continue doing this. do. You close the case and then you do a

[01:00] You close the case and then you do a little hot dog style rotation top over like this. And then open it up and you'll find a pattern has been made by the shapes on the backs of the tiles. Now look at the problem page and compare

[01:12] the pattern here with the pattern you've made. Dude, I nailed it. That's how it's forward to. I have been playing this all day and it is a blast. I've kind of

[01:24] become a bit of an expert. Think it through. More like through thinking.

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