Ostensibly Jolly Octopus is supposed to be a game with sound and movements to promote color identification and color recognition. Not that there is anything incorrect in that statement, but what Jolly Octopus is really all about is laughter. A fun, sometimes silly game that is a test of nerves and manual dexterity that will […]
Ravensburger really impressed testers during this Holiday evaluation period with their out-of-the-box approach to producing games that push the envelope, yet still maintain their sense of fun. Whoowasit? reminded more than a few parents of the classic game of Clue. What is really unique here is that this is not your traditional head to head
Board games are so often about racing from one end to the other and that’s all well and good, but when you can capture the imagination of children by featuring the very popular Chuggington series there are new opportunities to expand the experience. Wonder Forge has done just that with a game that teaches, encourages
How well do you know your friend, your family member? This game will expose just how much you have been paying attention and along the way will provide quite a few laughs. Love It! Hate It! is a game best played in a large group, even though the fabulously designed metal tin says 3 or
If you love trivia games, especially those that don’t involve some random board game element, just a true battle of wits, then Kwizniac is right up your alley. Inside the sturdy and colorful cardboard box you will find cards each containing “Kwiz’s” which range from objects to places to people. Then beneath are 10 clues
Eleminis is a card game that feels so familiar that learning how to play was a snap. It does borrow liberally from Rock, Paper Scissors and UNO, but to say Eleminis was a repackaging of those games would be a disservice to a game that our testers felt was educational, fun, promotes imagination, memorization, healthy
Once again our testers responded with enthusiasm to LEGO’s line of products that begin with building and end with a fun game. This time the Egyptian theme resonated with testers who enjoyed the construction aspect, especially since it was leading to the promise of a fun game. The game itself is a quick play experience
Yes it is THAT Mastermind. The pattern guessing game that was introduced thirty years ago and was quite a sensation at the time, has been redesigned and re-released by the folks at Pressman. The game remains essentially the same as the original (why mess with a good thing?). Using process of elimination and deductive reasoning
One of the favorite games for younger children this testing period, Who’s Riding The Bus proved itself to be fun, strategic and a great vehicle for enhancing children’s problem solving skills. The animal theme really resonated with testers. Games for this age group are important to introduce early the value of winning and losing graciously.
A marvelously engaging, socially interactive game that is fun for the whole family. Many testers pointed out how this was perfectly suited for sleep-over parties. Think charades with a twist. Kids will have to think fast, be creative and stay on their toes. A prevailing opinion among parents is that this game is ideal for
