Gear8TM puzzle mazes offer numerous benefits to both children and adults: STEM learning to understand scientific concepts Critical thinking to improve problem solving skills Social skills to better communicate with other people Motor skills to foster coordination and hand strength Play-A-Maze is a family-owned and operated toy company focused on the development of innovative puzzle toys for children of every age. With extensive experience in engineering and early learning, the Play-A-Maze Company is uniquely positioned to create toys that entertain and educate children and adults. This hands-on experience affords the Play-A-Maze Company a unique insight and advanced perspective in the creation of puzzle toys that are challenging, rewarding, and fun to play! STEM is an acronym for Science-Technology-Engineering and Math. These disciplines, designed into every Play-A-Maze toy, foster critical thinking, stimulate inquiring minds, teach the value of collaboration, and help develop hand-eye coordination while promoting critical thinking and problem solving. To learn more about the diverse backgrounds of the educators and creators behind our innovative puzzles, please continue reading.

All orders are processed within 1-5 business days (excluding weekends and holidays) after receiving your order confirmation email. You will receive another notification when your order has shipped.

Shipping Rates

Flat-rate shipping is available for $9.95 for orders placed in the U.S.

Heavy-goods shipping for oversized items is available for $29.95 for orders placed in the U.S.

Free ground shipping is provided for orders placed in the U.S. over $100.

International shipping is available for $29.95 (standard) & $49.95 (heavy goods) for orders placed outside of the U.S.

*Free Shipping Not Applicable for Oversize items, International Shipping, or Fragile Items requiring extra packaging services.

In-Store Pickup

You can skip the shipping fees with free local pickup at our Harrison Ave. location. After placing your order and selecting local pickup at checkout, your order will be prepared and ready for pick up within 1-5 business days. We will send you an email when your order is ready along with instructions. 

Our in-store pickup hours are 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, & 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Sundays. Please have your order confirmation email with you when you come.

How do I check the status of my order?

When your order has shipped, you will receive an email notification from us which will include a tracking number you can use to check its status. Please allow 48 hours for the tracking information to become available. 

If you haven’t received your order within 14 days of receiving your shipping confirmation email, please contact us at thecustomerservicemuffins@gmail.com with your name and order number, and we will look into it for you.

Online purchases may be returned or exchanged within 30 days.

In-store purchases may be returned or exchanged within 3 days.

All items must be returned in their original condition and are subject to a 12% restocking fee. Exchanges are not subject to the fee.

Final Sale items are not eligible for return or exchange.

These items are final sale only:

• Jewelry, with few exceptions;
• Seasonal items (including but not limited to Christmas, Fall/Halloween, Valentine's Day, Easter) after December 15;
• Any item specifically marked as Final Sale;
• Reusable & protective face masks;
• All personalized / special-ordered merchandise.

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