Okay, so I got this Magnetic Chess Game thinking it'd just be another board game collecting dust. Boy, was I wrong!

First off, the magnets are STRONG. Like, 'why-did-I-just-stick-this-to-the-fridge-accidentally' strong. The stones click satisfyingly onto the board, which makes gameplay feel oddly therapeutic.

Played it with my niece (8) and nephew (5) – they turned it into a chaotic magnet war within minutes. The 'educational' part? Yeah, they learned how to sabotage each other's strategies with alarming creativity. Checkmate, critical thinking!

Pro tip: Don't play near metal surfaces unless you enjoy excavating pieces from your radiator. The storage bag is cute but feels like it's hiding at least 3 missing magnets (RIP little guys).

Verdict? Surprisingly addictive for something that looks like fancy fridge magnets. 4/5 stars – would magnet again.