Color Fold - Card game ThinkFun - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Logic Puzzle / Card Game
Brand	ThinkFun
Model	Color Fold
Age Range	8 to Adult
Number of Players	1 (Single Player)
Included Components	1 Double-sided Cloth, 40 Challenge Cards with Solutions
Main Material	Cloth (fabric)
Dimensions (Cloth)	Approx. 6 x 6 inches (4x4 grid)
Weight	Approx. 0.2 lbs (90 g)
Power Source	None required (manual play)
Skills Developed	Spatial reasoning, logic, problem-solving
Number of Challenges	40
Difficulty Level	Beginner to Expert (progressive challenges)
Safety Warnings	Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts (choking hazard)
Maintenance	Spot clean cloth with damp cloth; air dry
Repairability	Not repairable; replacement parts not available

Frequently Asked Questions - Color Fold ThinkFun

What is Color Fold?

Color Fold is a logic puzzle game by ThinkFun where you fold a double-sided cloth to match colored squares shown on challenge cards.

How many challenges are included?

The game includes 40 challenge cards with solutions.

What is the age recommendation?

The game is recommended for ages 8 to adult.

How do you play Color Fold?

Select a challenge card, then fold the cloth horizontally, vertically, or diagonally until only the colored squares shown on the card are visible. The positions do not need to match exactly.

Are there multiple solutions to each challenge?

Yes, there are multiple ways to solve each challenge. The provided solutions minimize the number of folds and underfolds.

What are the types of folds allowed?

You can fold the cloth over (overfold) or under (underfold) along the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines. Only fold where black or white lines are present.

Can I unfold the cloth during play?

All challenges can be solved without unfolding any part after folding. Once folded, you continue folding.

What if the colored squares on the folded cloth don't match the card's layout?

The orientation and position do not need to match. As long as only the specific colored squares from the card are visible and no others, the solution is correct.

What sizes can the final folded cloth be?

Solutions can result in shapes like 2x1, 3x1, small L, 2x2, or large L.

How should I clean the cloth?

Spot clean with a damp cloth and let it air dry. Do not machine wash or bleach.

USER MANUAL Color Fold ThinkFun

COLOR FOLD™ Logic Puzzle

AGES 8 to Adult

single player

Introduction

Fold and flip your way through 40 colorful challenges. Folding a 4x4 cloth might sound simple, but finding the right combination of horizontal, vertical, and diagonal folds will challenge even the most skilled puzzlers.

Your Goal

Fold your Cloth until only the colored squares shown on the Challenge Card can be seen.

Steps to Play

1. Select a Challenge Card.
2. Examine the Challenge Card and locate the matching colored squares on your cloth.

1. Using the Rules for Folding on page 4, fold the cloth under or over along the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines until only the colored squares from the Challenge Card are visible.

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Note: The black diagonal lines indicate the backside of the cloth

1. When only the colored squares on a Challenge Card are visible on your folded Cloth – YOU WIN!

Rules for Folding

1. The position and orientation of colored squares on your folded Cloth do not need to match the Challenge Card. As long as only the specific colored squares shown on the Challenge Card are visible and no others, the solution is correct.

1. Only complete squares can be a part of your solution.
2. Do not fold the cloth where there are no black or white lines.

Tips and Hints

There are multiple ways to solve each Challenge, but as you play, keep in mind the tips below.

1. All Challenge Cards and Solutions begin with the following starting position:

1. All challenges can be solved in a series of 3–6 overfolds and/or underfolds.

Underfold (fold behind)

Overfold (fold in front)

Note: The black diagonal lines indicate the backside of the cloth

1. All challenges can be solved without having to unfold any part of the cloth after it has been folded.

2. All challenges can be solved without completely flipping over your cloth (but parts of your cloth may need to be folded under).

3. Remember to think about the colored squares you can't see.

4. If you get stuck, try rotating the cloth and starting from a new position.

5. Solutions can come in the following arrangements:

The "L" Shape

For hints on how to turn your cloth into an "L" Shape, examine the illustrations below.

Can you figure out what two additional folds will make a Small "L"?

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What final fold will make a Large "L"?

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Checking the Solutions

There are multiple ways to solve each challenge. The solutions we've provided contain the fewest number of steps and minimize the number of underfolds.

The black diagonal lines indicate the backside of the cloth.

Each illustration shows the state of the cloth after a single fold. Green arrows and dotted lines represent overfolds; Red represents underfolds.

About the Inventor:

Yohan Goh came up with the idea for Color Fold™ while serving in the army. Once when assigned to clean the dining hall, Yohan challenged himself to fold the cloths so only clean fabric remained on the bottom side. Throughout his service, Yohan thought about whether this folding mechanic could be fun in game play. After a year of developing the game, Yohan met with the Happy Baobab team while on vacation from the army. Together they transformed his idea into an intriguing fabric logic game!

Challenges for this game were developed by expert puzzler, Bob Hearn.

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