Magnetic Chess Game Set of 20 Hematite Magnetic Rocks - Rattlesnake Egg Buzz Noise-Making Toy - Singing Clanking Strong Magnet Noisemaker - Novelty Toy - Science Game

This is a set of 20 magnetic hematite rocks and a circle string.  They can be played with or used as pretty magnets.  Rocks are different sizes, but are about .75"-1" long. Ages 6+.

Playing magnetic chess is fun and easy.  First you lay out the circle to establish a game board boundary.  Split the rocks evenly amongst all the players.  Take turns placing 1 magnet within the border.  Each turn makes the playing field fill up more and more.  Watch out for the magnetic force, if your newly placed rock causes others to stick to it you must take all of those magnets in your hand.  Last one to successfully place all their magnets win.  This is a truly fun game.

Other Fun ways to play:

1. Throw them up in the air and make them make contact in the air, then catch them.  Rattlesnake eggs are a fun and educational toy.  They are a pair of strong magnetic eggs that when tossed together make a loud rattling sound.  You can throw them in the air, or push them together and the strong magnetic pull will make the eggs clank together and sing.  
   
2. Place one magnet on the top of a thin table.  Place the other underneath and make the top magnet move.  Magic.
   
3. Place 1 egg on each side of your hand and they will stick together.  Fun magic Trick.
   
4. Place one egg on the table, and slowly move the other one closer until the magnetic force grabs and pulls the other magnet and clattered together.
   
5. Place a magnet 3 feet away on the table or floor.  Try rolling the other magnet towards the target and try to get them to stick together.  Any hit is a point.
   

These eggs are also a great fidget.  Pulling the magnets apart and snapping them back together is not only soothing, but it really works on hand and finger strength to pull the magnets apart.

These are a inexpensive party favor for goodie bags, or prizes for classroom, carnivals, or offices.