This is a collection of connected smart blocks, each with a different function, and each able to communicate via bluetooth with your tablet or smart phone, providing you have downloaded the specialized controller app.

The app could do a better job explaining the parts, as well as how they connect.

The actual programming process is complicated but watching the tutorial videos helps. The $100 kit we reviewed contained 6 SAM Blocks, 1 SAM RGB Light, 1 SAM Tilt, 1 SAM Button, 2 DC motors and 1 Slider. Car: 1 car chassis, 1 controller, 2 wheels, 1 directional wheel, six stamped paper bodies (including 1 template to create your own). Two instruction booklets are provided: Inspiration: 1 instructions Booklet & 1 inspirational SAM Book of Crazy Cool Ideas. USB charging cables and Bluetooth USB dongle (for Windows).