Switch Yard
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Set the conveyor track switches to route items into their target chutes
Switch Yard is a conveyor classification game for young learners and families. Each round places an item with a color, shape, and category onto a feeder belt. You inspect the three output chutes at the end of the track and select the chute whose rule accepts the item.
Early levels use direct one-rule chutes such as Red, Circle, or Fruit. Higher levels introduce two-attribute combinations and negation rules such as NOT Red or NOT Animal. This trains logical classification and inhibition.
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FAQ
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How do you play Switch Yard?
Inspect the item on the conveyor belt. Read the rules on Bin A, Bin B, and Bin C. Pick the bin whose rule matches the item on the belt. -
What skills does Switch Yard build?
It builds multi-attribute classification, visual discrimination, and Boolean negation logic (such as NOT Red) in a calm, child-friendly factory format. -
Can MemPi help me study and practice this game?
Yes! Click MemPi in the header or on the game board to summon him. He observes the board, thinks out loud, and can demonstrate moves or guide you through tricky steps.