Editorial Review

Created by a volunteer math aide in Ann Arbor, Michigan,Moneywise Kids contains two simple, fun games that will help kidsunderstand how money works, in terms of dollar value and spending power.In the first game, Bill Maker, kids take turns rolling the dice andearning dollars that are commensurate with the numbers that come up:roll a 2 and a 6, for instance, and you get $8. As they accrue wealthwith each turn, players exchange smaller bills for larger ones untilsomeone winds up with $100. In the second game, Bill Breaker, eachplayer starts with $100 and earns more money with each turn, but playersmust also draw "moneywise markers"--bills for such real-life expenses asfood, medical care, and taxes--and make payments along the way. Andwatch out for those hard-luck chips that mean big bills. The player whocollects all six markers and still has $100 in savings is the winner.The game is lively and only lightly competitive, with an accent ongrasping the mysteries of dollars and cents. --Tom Keogh ... Read more

Reviews (12)

Moneywise Kids
I purchased this game for my 5 year old girl.She seems to like it.It is a game that she is willing to play, but it is never her first pick.It does seem to be a good way to introduce money, but if you want your child to understand the value of money I don't think this game will help.Ex: health care is $10 and a place to live is only $30 (I wish!!)

Great game!
We bought this when our son was six.He's now seven.He really enjoys playing this game.The skill of money conversion is obviously something he can take with him into real life.I also use the opportunity while playing the game to have mini discussions with him regarding the expenditures the game approaches - that we actually have those expenditures in real life and that it's important to save money and be able to pay for them.

The name speaks for itself
This is a game our son pulls out and asks us to play with him.And, even better, it is a game we like playing, too.We got Moneywise Kids when our oldest child was a first grader.He could already count money, but this game helped him solidify his skills painlessly.What we really liked was the playing option that teaches money management.Players must plan for clothes, food, transportation, housing, etc.Our son will argue with us over our choices, telling us what is most important to pay for next, such as food or clothing. When he plays with his sisters, we overhear him advising them on their choices, too. In this game children have a decent chance of beating adults, which makes them happy to play again.Moneywise Kids is an enjoyable, quiet game with few pieces. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Board Games    2. Money    3. Math    4. Counting    5. Games    6. Learning    7. Activity   

Reviews (28)

Fun for adults and kids alike!
Oh my goodness -- adrenaline junkies, watch out!I sat in a room full of adults and played this game for 45 minutes... even our 5 year old nephew played!You never know when that jaw is going to snap shut -- and that startles kids and adults alike (doesn't really hurt).As long as you can laugh at your own reaction (I hollered out loud the first time and then laughed and laughed) and with others', you'll love this game.My adrenaline junkie brother-in-law loves to play it with his 3 1/2yr old daughter!Fun abounds!You'll have to MAKE it educational (counting teeth, talking about dental hygiene, etc.) -- but I bought this for our own toy closet, and we don't have kids!

Not A Great Dental Plan . . .
Last November, my son was always thrilled whenever he saw a commercial on tv for Crocodile Dentist.Therefore, he was extremely happy when he found this game under the tree on Christmas morning.However, after five months, this game has fully lost its appeal to him.And for various reasons, I see why.

First, there is very little object to this game.Players simply take turns pushing down various teeth in the crocodile's mouth.The player who presses the tooth that snaps the croc's mouth shut loses.Simple, yes, but almost too simple for my three-year-old.Usually after four rounds with the teeth, he's ready to play a different game.Consequently, the game does not hold his attention and bores him easily.In addition, my son doesn't like it when the croc's mouth snaps shut because the hard plastic hurts his small fingers.Some form of padding around the edge of the mouth would have been very helpful in softening the blow.Finally, for its simplicity, I think the game is a bit on the pricey side.

However, while there are negative aspects to this game, there are some positive ones.This game is great at teaching a child to take turns.My son also likes counting the crocodile's teeth (which leads him to counting mommy's teeth, daddy's teeth, and so on . . . ).The game itself weighs less than two pounds and is easy to transport on trips to grandma and grandpa's house.While the hard plastic on the mouth is rough on small fingers and hands, it does make the game very durable.I honestly haven't had any problems with the teeth breaking or the top of the crocodile's head snapping off.My son has dropped it, stepped on it, and it's still in one piece.Finally, I like the fact there are no batteries to use or small pieces.

Overall, Crocodile Dentist has its positive and negative points, making it an average game.I do recommend it for teaching children how to take turns and counting, but there are many other high quality (and cheaper!) games out there that do the same thing.Buy Crocodile Dentist with care. . . .

Croc is fun
I bought this for my six year old for her birthday, I think her three year sister likes it a little better.It is fun for them.They don't play with it non stop.But it does not get put away out of sight because they want to play with it a few times a week.Once in a while a tooth will stay down and then the mouth will not reset (open).When this happens I can usually push other teeth and this fixes the problem.I REALLY appreciate the fact that this toy does not need batteries. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Cards    2. Playing Cards    3. Wacky    4. Activity    5. Games    6. Card Games   

Editorial Review

Children learn about taking turns and matchmaking in this game as they try to make pairs of elated elephants, panting puppies, smiling suns, and other familiar objects. The 72 (cardboard) cards have lively, colorful drawings that make them easy to remember and a tray for storing them. Played alone, Original Memory is a quiet activity for developing concentration and memory. With more players, it's even more of a memory challenge to remember where the cards are that have already been turned over. And you have to wait your turn, which is sometimes harder than anything. The printed rules in the box set the tone for this child-friendly game: the youngest player always goes first. --Lynne Sampson ... Read more

Reviews (8)

Fun game, even young children can play
The cardboard pieces are hard enough that it takes a lot of teething on them to ruin them. THey do not bend easily. My only complaint about the pieces is they are a bit small. The small size makes it a bit difficult for small hands to manipulate them at times.

THere are many small pieces so if you loose one or two, you just take the match out of the pile and toss it away too. The game will be just as fun and no one will be the wiser.

In fact, when we play with our younger children, we often times just use half of the pieces.

THe game is the traditional memory game that almost everyone has played at one point in their life. It develops eye and hand coordination, following rules, taking turns, memory skills, picture skills and more.

Well worth the money.
Enjoy.

This is not the "Original Memory".
I had the original Memory game. This isn't it. The play of the game is the same, but mine had really cool pictures. This has silly cartoon pictures. It's not as nice.

Classic games stand the test of time
You can't go wrong with most of the classic games & this one is no different. Great fun & makes them THINK! ... Read more

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Reviews (9)

Simple to learn, fun to play, competitive for all ages
A new classic twist on tic-tac-toe.Get 4 in a row, but wait!Your opponent can place a bigger piece over yours, stealing your spot.Pieces stack in 4 sizes, and part of the strategy is to figure out which size piece to play, and when to use your larger pieces to steal.

Kids to adults love Gobblet, and the classic wooden presentation makes it a game to keep on the coffee table for easy play access any time.

And my 9-year-old says, "Highly competitive - I love it!"

Carolyn K., webmaster, Hoagies' Gifted Education Page

Gobble Gobble Gobble
I'm a teenager that loves games. I like board games, pencil and paper games, card games, sports...ALL KINDS!! I got GOBBLET for christmas last year. I started playing with my dad and thought this is ok...until he beat me! I was determined to win against him. On the last week of Christmas Break, we played at least 40 games. It's the most engrossing, fun, stategical game I've played. It combines the simplicity of Tic-Tac-Toe with the strategy of Chess and adds a little bit of Memory.

Highly Recommended!
My 10 Year old daughter got this game for her birthday and we love it! My 7 year old likes to play too! It is a good strategy game and my husband & I like to play with the kids. It stores in a nice wooden box.We take it on camping trips and vacations, it's compact and travels well! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

There's no need to be boggled by words. Boggle Jr. helps children learn letters, spelling, and reading while having loads of fun! This easy version of the terrifically popular adult Boggle uses pictures and matching games to allow children to make the connection between objects and their names. With two skill levels, players can challenge themselves further as they become more adept at identifying letters and words. It will seem like no time at all before kids are begging to play their parents' version of Boggle! The game, for one or more players, includes a game tray with word cover, 30 picture/word cards with 60 three- and four-letter words, and eight letter cubes. --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Reviews (14)

Just saw this game for cheaper!
I was just over at Target, and I scanned it on the price scanner and it came up as only $5.I asked a clerk if this was the sale price, and she said no, it was the regular price.

Educational but not very Entertaining
Rather than call Boggle Jr a game I would call it an educational tool.It is very boring!It has several dice and each of the sides are labeled w/a letter.There are also flash cards that you put in the holder and cover up the either 3 or 4 letter words and look at the picture to spell the words with the dice.That's basically it.Whoever spells the most words correctly wins.Not the most fun game but would be great to teach or improve childs spelling.

Good Learning GAME opportunities
I agree that the "game" is more learning vs playing per the directions.However, a little creativity and a fun, educational time can be had.The newest version that I play with my 3.5 year old son has us splitting the dice and taking turns rolling our dice with the goal of getting one of the word's letters.He has fun rolling and searching his lot even if he doesn't roll a needed letter.Plus he can easily handle 4 dice.When you roll a "needed" letter you place it in its place.The player who fills in the last letter "wins" and gets to spell out and say the word.Sometimes we make up our own songs about the winning word.This version easily keeps him happy for a half hour at a time and he has also played his own take on his own.
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Reviews (1)

Great family game
I just got this game as an early Christmas present for my two children, ages 5 and 7.We had another bingo game, but it was a hassle to play with because it had a spinner and we kept coming up with the same numbers.This Cage Bingo game is so much fun and very educational for the children as they learn their numbers. The children couldn't wait to turn the cage and get a number out.

A couple of things to keep in mind are the numbers and markers have to be taken apart and it is a time-consuming and nail-breaking experience.Also, the opening for the cage seems like it could break easily if it isn't handled with great care.I have told my children not to open the cage because I think one wrong move would cause it to be unusable.

Overall, I think this was a very good purchase and one that the entire family will enjoy for years to come. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Love this Game!
My daugther just received this game for her 4th birthday.She played it once at a friend's house and had been talking about it ever since.She was SO excited when she opened this present.The game is so much fun.It is a kids game that I actually like playing.(nice to get a break from Candyland and Chute and Ladders) It is easy to figure out how to play -- just a matter of reading the directions, which are simply written and easy to understand.The object of the game is to find out who ate the cake, what time they ate it and what they had to drink with it.The figures slide into the disc shaped stands and which ever figure has the picture of cake crumbs is the one who ate it.The stands slide off so the person who ate the cake is never the same.It is similar to the original clue game in that you go to the different rooms etc.It is just simplified.The game is designed for 5-8 year olds but my daugther just turned 4 and loves playing it!I do have to help her out a little but eventually she'll be able to play it with out my help.When we're not playing the game, she loves to play "house" with the figures.I'd recommend this for any young dectective or any parent who is looking for a break from other child games!

UMMMMMMMMMM.........................
OK when my dad bought this game for me I was excitied. Then my friend came over and TRIED to play it but how do you know if they ate the cake or not?! All they give you is, Miss Scarlett,Mr.Plum etc, some pieces of paper with different drinks and all that,futiture (I dont know why they gave me this)and a game board. So how are we supposed to find out? I have played adult clue. But they give you cards and a file. If someone know how to play Clue Jr please tell me!!!!!!!!!

Good Warm Up for the Older Child/Adult Version
I bought this game for my seven-year-old daughter who saw the stage version of "Clue" and I wasn't sure if she was quite ready for the regular version.

She enjoys the game thoroughly, especially the familiar characters (you know them, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlet, Mrs. Peacock, etc) though instead of murder and mayhem, they are eating cake.... Yes, it is scaled down AND in "bite sized pieces" (sorry for the pun that was `dying' to be written).

I could easily see my daughter playing this for a couple months and then graduating to the adult version. It is simple to follow, engaging and does necessitate some logical thinking for the younger set. My older daughter played along and wasn't bored like she is by some other "little kid" board games.
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Editorial Review

This colorful chess set combines the classic game of strategy and intellect with the wacky and wonderful characters that inhabit the world of the Simpsons. Packed in an attractive metal storage box, the set comes with a fold-up playing board and a complete set of playing pieces. The pieces are all durable, and can probably handle a lot of abuse and mistreatment without being damaged. As a result, fans of the show could also use the pieces as action figures or perch them on a desktop or bookshelf when they are not engaged in a battle of wills on the chessboard. With Homer and Marge Simpson as the king and queen respectively, the chess set also features Bart (bishop), Lisa (rook), and Maggie (pawn) Simpson, as well as Krusty the Clown (knight). --Chris Burns ... Read more

Features

• This all new Simpsons Chess Set comes in a collectible tin container and features a Simpsons themed chess board and chess pieces.

Reviews (5)

Great For A Psychologist
This is a great game, it helps do my customers iq's. And its simpsons chess, not an ordinary chess set.

The Simpson's play Chess?
This is an excellent gift idea for anybody! This chess set is definitely gets an A+ for fun! Even if you're not a Simpson's fan or haven't heard much about them, this set wonderfully symbolizes the intelligence of the family. Homer is crowned with a beer in his hand while Marge stands taller than the king himself with a rose close to her chest. There is Bart as the bishop, Lisa as the rook, Krusty as the knight, and Maggie portrayed as the pawn. I am surprised, however, that Flanders was not the Bishop. Afterall, he is the holiest of people, the most spiritual to spirits, and the most faithful of all God's faithless souls!
I was asked to rank this toy on an educational level and I gave it four stars. I did so because it is a game of chess. Simply, chess is an educational game that increases your sense of logic and reasoning. Although it is the Simpson's that we are talking about, the fact that if a person can play well with these peices without mixing them up with confusion, then I think you've accomplished something. Skill. As with any chess pieces that are represented by other characters or symbols, you obtain a good sense of awareness and strategy.
This toy is a very fun toy and I would reccommend it to anyone, ESPECIALLY if they enjoy watching the Simpson's. It is fun to play, fun to watch, and fun to display. Friends should definitely be impressed with this chess set!

The Best Chess Set Ever!!!
This ia a great chess set because it shows your love for The Simpsons and Chess. It is very derable and fun to with your friends and family. I have alot of fun playing with this chess set.This is a must have for Simpsons fans like me. ... Read more

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Reviews (1)

Dark-X reveiws Rise of Destiny 5-pack
IF YOU GET 2 RDS SPECIAL EDITIONS, YOU WILL HAVE SIX PACKS, 2 PROMOS, AND 2 STORING BOXES AND IF YOU BUY THIS YOU ONLY HAVE 5 PACKSAND 2xRDS SPECIAL EDITION AND RDS 5-PACK COST THE SAME... ... Read more

Reviews (8)

It is really fun when you play it with your friends
I am 6 1/2 years old.I like Pig Pile because I can play it with my whole family.Pig Pile can be a little hard when you are learning how to play, but it is still fun.I only had to play it twice to get the idea of how to play.

Universal Favorite - both kids and adults
Whenever we get together to play games with our friends, they almost always ask about Pig Pile. It's a simple game to learn - my little nephews picked it up right away - but there is something deeply fun and satisfying about the dynamic. Plus you get to win cute plastic pigs. Everyone we know loves this game. Another universal favorite is Guillotine, a card-based game that is much more lighthearted than the name might suggest.

A family favorite!
Trust me, this is the BEST, Most FUN game. We bought it to play with our then-7 yr old.We soon were playing it with our family and friends.It is a favorite when we get together. You cannot go wrong buying this game. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cards    2. Games    3. Party Games    4. Grownup   

Editorial Review

This classic game has been around for nearly half a century and is just as fun as ever. The bugs' faces are a bit goofier than before, but the object remains the same: to be the first to create your own Cootie. Just arrange the bug parts on the fold-out board and roll the die to win the parts you need. (Roll a 1 and pick a body, roll a 2 and select a head, roll a 3, etc.) Body parts are made of hard plastic and come in various mix-and-match colors. Small pieces are a danger to young children, so supervision is recommended. Instructions in English and Spanish. --Tom Keogh ... Read more

Reviews (16)

Instant Winner
I just baught this game for my son (4 1/2) and he loved it right away. He loves to play with me or on his own. Only drawback: the poor quality; the pieces keep on falling off. My son is very meticulous for his age and doesn't mind. He's just extra careful handling his cootie. But I think it could be a great cause of frustration. I always have to pick up my pieces and I think it takes some of the fun away. Strange that it is so poorly made. But my son has so much fun with this game and that's what matters.

Pieces Fall Out
I believe the game is fun but the pieces would not stay together. The head, body, legs, and antennae would keep falling off. This frustrated my children because they had to keep putting the pieces together after they already put them on and so it took the enjoyment out of the game. My children is 3 and 4 years old and my nephew is 6 years old.

too bad times have changed
this "new" "updated" Cootie STINKS!it is nothing like the original and this one IS NOT DURABLE.the parts are so cheep and they do not stay in the holes.Go on eBay and find an original... don't waste your money on this new version. ... Read more

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Reviews (6)

Very fun game...
This is a really fun game that will keep your mind running.These cards are much better then using a regular deck of cards to play the game.Point values are on every card & you have the wild & stop cards marked.I enjoy playing this game because there's always conditions to be determined when trying to decide your next move.This game really keeps you thinking.The only problem I've come across is that after a while the cards start sticking a little & they become more difficult to shuffle.Over all though I'd say highly recommended.

The simple fun of cards
We picked up Canasta Caliente before our recent trip to Mexico and have been hooked ever since. Canasta is a classic South American card game which took America by storm in the 1950's and this card set pays hommage to that time period with fantastic and colorful graphics. The goal is to create as many "melds" as possible (i.e. matching sets of three or more) leading up to the required amount of Canastas (seven cards each) before your opponents. If you lose the hand, you subtract the values of your unused cards from your score. This penalty doubles if you end up with the Caliente card. First person to reach 5000 points wins. Two to six playes.

The card point values are clearly marked, making it very easy to calculate your score. The cards themselves are nice and strong, with a glossy finish. We've been running them through a vintage metal Johnson card shuffler, and they have yet to bend or warp. The instructions are simple and well stated, plus there are several quick-tip cards with score values so you can save time.

Cards are fun and simple, and Canasta is a high energy card game that is perfect for small groups, travel, or simply passing time on a rainy day. For those of you looking for a swank card game for your next cocktail, lounge, or tiki party, grab this retro-inspired deck and have fun.

If you do plan on using the deck on a plane or train, buy the deluxe edition which includes a handy card tray (otherwise those cards will fly everywhere) and make sure you have plenty of room to spread out those melds.

Overall, a fun and simple game that will have you hooked in no time.

We love it!
A very good game - easy and fun. My daughters are 13 and 15 and they really like it. Good travel game. ... Read more

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Reviews (1)

try this -- it's cool!
I'd never heard of this until grandma got it for my 4 year old. You put the ball on the "up" end of the lever and let it roll down to the "sweet spot," and then you step downon the "up" end and launch the ball.He's had fun experimenting with launching all sorts of things, but the soft balls that came with the flicker haven't broken anything in our house. It is an awesome concept.It takes some supervision for my son because he wants to leverage all sorts of things, and it's just not made strongly enough to be used in any way other than the prescribed manner and I'm afraid he's going to break it with all his experiments.
It teaches coordination, timing, catching.Really cool.It's priced right about what it's worth in my opinion. ... Read more

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Reviews (7)

We Love This Game!
One of my 4th graders gave me this game for Christmas to play with my 3-yr-old son. I was a bit apprehensive because I thought my son was too young to play this type of game.Boy, was I wrong!We play this every afternoon after school, and several times on the weekend.Some of the verb cards are more difficult, but he is learning as we go what things are and how to best "show" what they are.I highly recommend this game and plan on buying several for upcoming birthdays.

Real fun for little ones
This is a great game for little kids.Unlike other "kid" charades games, you don't need to read to play this.

Maybe for older kids.
I got this for my 4 and 5 1/2 year olds.It's a simple chase game, but after each move you act something out.The acting has nothing to do with the goal of the game.The acting would be fun, but my 4 year old wasn't interested in acting out the card.Instead, he always acted out a plane.My 5 1/2 year old didn't have the refinement in her movement for anyone to guess what she was doing.There are only 6 game pieces, and really no reason they had to be choking hazards.Since they truly are, I have to keep my 1 year old far away.The quality is poor.The cards are flimsy.Maybe 6 or 7 year olds would have the motor skills...but would they have the interest? ... Read more

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Features

• Double-sided basketball game
• 2 adjustable spring-loaded ball shooters
• Comes with 4 balls for constant action
• Folds up when done
• For ages 5 and up

Reviews (5)

great party game!!!
Disclaimer - I've never played this game sober...

With that said, this has got to be one of the most exciting, nerve racking, heart attack inducing games of all time.Grab a friend and a bottle, and don't forget to brink your best smak talk to the table.I've been at many a party with games of X-Box (Halo), a-hole, and Hot Hoops going on simultaneously.Hot Hoops always grabs the most onlookers, as well as the most people wanting to get in on the action.

Hot Hoops - a minute to learn, a life-time to master.

Great fun at a great price
This game is a spin off of the now out of production Milton Bradley Hot shot basketball. Unlike Hot shot basketball this game isn't electronic. The upside is that it dosent need batterys and it dosent really need to be electronic especially if you have two players. For under 10 bucks this is the coolest game and it folds right up so you can carry it around. I would recommend anyone to buy this game. But if you have a [local store] in your area I would go there first because they carry the same brand for 10 bucks and you wont have to pay shipping. Otherwise buy this baby right now!

Great Fun toy at a great price
This game is a spin off of the now out of production Milton Bradley Hot shot basketball. Unlike Hot shot basketball this game isn't electronic. The upside is that it dosent need batterys and it dosent really need to be electronic especially if you have two players. For under 10 bucks this is the coolest game and it folds right up so you can carry it around. I would recommend anyone to buy this game. But if you have a Wal-Mart in your area I would go there first because they carry the same brand for 10 bucks and you wont have to pay shipping. Otherwise buy this baby right now! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Sports    2. Basketball    3. Games    4. Tabletop Games   

Editorial Review

The word mancala means "to transfer" in Arabic, and different versions of this deceptively simple strategy game are played all around the world. Each of the 12 pits contains 4 "seeds" or stones. The player chooses one pit from which to "sow" the seeds. All the stones from that pit are placed one by one into the successive pits, counterclockwise around the board. The game ends when all of the pits on one side of the board are empty; the winner is the player with the most stones. This set features a oak-finish wood board with artificial gemstone playing pieces. --S.J. Kurtz ... Read more

Reviews (28)

Tara Sadr's Review
I don't have this game at home,but I do at school. All the girls like playing. I am thinking to get one for myself but I keep thinking that I won't play with it anymore. I wish this could be 5.00 dollars instead of ten. Whenever I go to toysrus, I always look at it. So I am going to buy it and you should too.

Excellent Game for ALL Ages (Except for marble eaters)
This isn't really for any specific age group. As long as no one eats the pieces, it's great for anyone. It's simple, as soon as you understand the basic rules.
What you have to do is try to get the most marbles in your slot. You pick up the pieces, keep going until they run out, then pick marbles from the next pile, then keep going until there's a blank space or you land on your slot. (In which you'd get a free turn, and if it's on a blank space on your side, you get whatever marbles are on the opposite hole.)
It does sound confusing, but you'll catch on quickly. You can buy these sets for $5 easily (I did) and they're really nice-looking too. Play by yourself and develop never-go-wrong strategies, like I did. It's a surefire plan to make you win!
I completely recommend this game ALL THE WAY. I don't really know what educational values it has, but it's super fun!

Fun for everyone!
This is my family's favorite game.It's a fun game no matter what the age mix.My kids (5 and 8) can not only play against each other without help from adults, but they are also fierce competition for we older/wiser (ha!) folks.The game is great for honing strategy skills and working the brain, but is somehow also very simple. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Games    2. Board Games    3. Classic Games    4. Strategy Games    5. Wood   

Editorial Review

In adapting the title character of Eric Carle's The Very HungryCaterpillar to a board game, the folks at Briarpatch fashioned a simple butchallenging color and shape-matching exercise for youngsters still in the pupastage of skill development. Designed specifically for kids 3 to 6 years, TheVery Hungry Caterpillar Game invites players to engage in both competitive orcooperative "everyone wins" play, all with no reading required. Flick thespinner to determine which of the five colored fruits your caterpillar wants tosnack on; remove it from your section of the board and match its shape tocomplete the wingspan of the center butterfly. With its focus on the fosteringof basic form and color recognition, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game provides anice chrysalis from which kids can emerge. --Tony Mason ... Read more

Features

• Move shapes and colors into place to collectively make a butterfly
• Game board, 20 shapes in 5 colors, 1 spinner, and 4 caterpillar playing figures
• 1-4 players

Reviews (1)

Terrible
This is one of the worst children's games I ever played.There are caterpillars to move around, but they don't really go anywhere, and it's so simple that even my 3 year old is completely bored with it.Buy any other game but this one! ... Read more

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Reviews (3)

MLB Superstars Baseball Game
My wife and I purchased this game to play with our nephews and nieces when they visit.The kids have enjoyed it very much, and I like it a lot better than some of the other children's games because of the baseball references.It's been a lot of fun for all of us to play.

Great for Kids!
This game is educational fun for youngsters.It teaches them about primary colors and numbers, and introduces them to some of the basic terms of baseball (doubles, home runs, etc.).They also learn the names of today's baseball stars.Since there is no strategy involved, youngsters have as much opportunity to win as do adults playing against them.I also appreciate that the game parts are quite sturdy, and can easily be cleaned when the inevitable peanut butter or jelly gets on them.I highly recommend it.

Quick, fun game for 4-7 age group
I purchased the game for my son's 4th birthday and he likes it very much. It's a simple game (as it should be for 4 year olds). Basically, it's a race around the bases. It plays quickly so hedoesn't lose interest before it's over - in fact we usually have to play twice. The board and game pieces are very bright with the primary color scheme that appeals to 4 year olds.

Most importantly, he is learning baseball terms and players. For his birthday I took him to his first game (Expos at the Phillies).We played the APBA game the next day and when he drew the Scott Rolen card, I pointed out we had seen Rolen play. Now every time he draws Rolen or Vladimir Guerrero, he points out that we saw them in the game we went to. He can even pronounce "Nomar Garciaparra"!

Good job by APBA. I think the game is well designed for the 4-7 age group. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Sports   

Features

• Return to Battle city and compete in a trading card tournament
• Compete in a battle for the ultra-powerful Egyptian God Cards
• All-new original saga featuring over 100 duelists
• 900 cards
• For 1 player

Reviews (148)

bad
this game is supposed to be about dueling,that is what yugioh is about.in this game you barely duel,because after you beat a person they go away untill you turn off your gba and then turn it back on,so you do not have alot of people to deul.But it does have good graphics.

Yu-Gi-Oh - The Sacred Cards GBA
This game is pretty much easy for me anyway because I could beat this game every day and win the entire game with in 3 HOURS with the help of 1 extra item and its called the GAME SHARK its a machine its not a game that allows you to beat any VIDEO Game Depending on the game system for example the Game Shark for GAME BOY ADAVNCE it will only work on GAMEBOY ADVANCE games and the SP system as well when you use the GAME SHARK on The Sacred Cards you don't need to use very low attack power and Defense power u could win any body with in 1-6 turns
bacause you get the following:

DECK CAPACIRTY : 9,999
DUELIST LEVEL : 9,999
MONEY/DOMINO : 999999 well something like that but its 9's.

And you can automatically use HIGH ATTACK POWER like DARK ELF with an attack strength of 2000 DEF 0800 very high. Well I will talk back A.S.A.P on another GAME REVIEW.

p.s the strongest SACRED CARDS DECK 00-40 cards :

x1 - Summoned Skull ATK 2500 DEF 1200
x1 - Dark Hole (Magic Card)
x1 - Raigeki ( Magic Card )
x1 - Swords Of Revealing Light ( Magic Card )
x1 - La Jinn The Mystical Genie Of The Lamp ATK 1800 DEF 1000
x3 - 7 Colored Fish ATK 1800 DEF 0800
x3 - Giant Red Seasnake ATK 1800 DEF 0800
x2 - The Bistro Butcher ATK 1800 DEF 1000
x3 - Gemini Elf ATK 1900 DEF 0900
x2 - Dark Elf ATK 2000 DEF 0800
x1 - Invisible Wire ( Trap Card )
x3 - Acid Trap Hole ( Trap Card )
x1 - Insect Queen ATK 2200 DEF 2400
x1 - Pot Of Greed ( Magic Card )
x3 - Flash Assailant ATK 2000 DEF 2000
x1 - Dark Zebra ATK 1800 DEF 0400
x3 - Boar Solider ATK 2000 DEF 0500
x1 - Vorse Raider ATK 1900 DEF 1200
x2 - Harpie's Brother ATK 1800 DEF 0600
x2 - Thunder Nyan Nyan ATK 1900 DEF 0800
x1 - Nuvia The Wiced ATK 2000 DEF 0800
x1 - OBELISK THE TORMENTOR ATK 4000 DEF 4000
x1 - SLIFER THE SKY DRAGON ATK X000 DEF X000
x1 - Blue-Eyes Ultiamate Dragon ATK 4500 DEF 3800

TOTAL NUMBER OF CARDS 40

DECK CAPACITY 8,646 out of 10,304

when you see ur DECK CAPACITY 0000 of 9999 you will have to DUEL many more people inorder to raise the number HIGHER.


OK DUEL MONSTER FANS BYE!

cheaper by the dozen
if i were you i'd not buy this game you can get it at alote cheaper price for only less than 12.00 ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy)    3. GBA    4. Action    5. Adventure    6. Strategy (Strategic)