Candyland - The World of Sweets Board Game

Candyland - The World of Sweets Board Game Review

Candyland - The World of Sweets Board Game Feature

• Classic game with updated graphics and sculpted, detailed pawns
• Passing the peppermint forest and the ice cream sea on the way, the first one to reach the candy castle wins
• No reading required to play
• This is the classic "child's first game", and preschoolers will love it
• Instructions are in both Spanish and English
• Children draw colored cards, and move their plastic gingerbread playing tokens to the next square of the same color

"Once upon a time, King Kandy, the Imperial Head Bonbon and Grand Jujube of Candy Land disappeared." Thus begins the magical journey of Milton Bradley's classic Candy Land board game. Captivated by the story of a kidnapped king and eager to help find him, little ones move their gingerbread pawns along a rainbow path and through a land of candy characters, all subjects of King Kandy's realm.

Playing cards thoughtfully designed for non-readers are coded with colorful squares matching the jeweled stepping-stone path or an occasional token matching one of the characters' symbols: draw a blue card, move to the nearest blue stepping-stone; draw a snowflake and earn a visit to Queen Frostine's iceberg. There are occasional pitfalls, too: land on the wrong square and you might be stuck in Molasses Swamp until a red card is drawn. With all these enticing, sugarcoated images (and King Kandy plainly visible at path's end), children can't help but be delighted by Candy Land. It's delicious! Instructions are in both Spanish and English. Candy Land is for two to four players) --Julie Ubben This is the classic "child's first game", and preschoolers will love it. Children draw colored cards, and move their plastic gingerbread playing tokens to the next square of the same color. Passing the peppermint forest and the ice cream sea on the way, the first one to reach the candy castle wins. No need to read to play this game.2 to 4 players can play this game. This board game includes a game board, four plastic playing pieces, 64 cards, "Legend of the Lost Candy Castle", and instructions in English and Spanish.

Clue Mysteries

Clue Mysteries Review

Clue Mysteries Feature

• 2 to 6 players.
• Ages 8 and up.

Who stole Colonel Mustard’s pistol and where is the thief now? Who pilfered Mrs. Peacock’s diary and where can the culprit be found? In this spin-off of the enduring whodunit game, amateur detectives travel through the countryside of Hampshire, England, to answer these questions and more as they assist Inspector Brown in cracking 50 different cases. Players each receive a notebook of potential suspects, in which they can record important clues gathered on their journey around the board. Landing on one of the eight building spaces entitles players to question the character who resides there. Sleuths use one of the secret decoders (a mirror, a spyglass, or a location key) to divulge each character’s secret clues, which are hidden on rotating wheels that fasten inside the game board. To spice things up along the way, there are vehicle spaces that offer shortcuts, open road spaces that require players to draw a Clue card and follow its directions, and movable scene spaces that allow players to block opponents’ paths. Players may make accusations at any time, provided they are resting on the scene space where the offender is hiding. A correct accusation wins the game, but an incorrect guess sends the player out of the game and leaves the crime up to the remaining detectives. --Cristina Vaamonde With Clue Mysteries, you get all the usual suspects, plus six new characters - Rusty, Miss Peach, Lord Gray, Mrs. Meadow-Brook, Prince Azure and Lady Lavender. As armchair Scotland Yard Detectives, you can solve one or more of 50 compelling new crimes before this game is played out. Use your tool kit to decode and investigate each case. The secret mirror tips you off if anyone is lying. If you make the correct arrest, you've won!

Don't Break the Ice

Don't Break the Ice Review

Don't Break the Ice Feature

• Tread carefully and win in this classic game
• Tap out ice blocks one by one
• Take your time and do some thinking to keep the polar bear from sinking
• To win, the bear must stay on top
• For 2 to 4 players

A polar bear is happily skating across the ice. He's gesturing thumbs up. A big smile stretches his face. Uh-oh. What's that tapping sound? A block of ice just disappeared from his pond. And there goes another one. The polar bear is running out of room to skate. In Don't Break the Ice, two to four players take turns wielding plastic mallets and tapping out ice blocks. The goal is to keep the polar bear skating for as long as possible. But as the game progresses, ice blocks start falling faster and faster. And then, there goes the bear! Luckily, these ice blocks don't melt. The game can quickly be reassembled and soon the polar bear is skating again. This bear might lose his footing, but he's always got his smile. --Wendy Slotboom 3 years & up. Tap out ice blocks one by one, but Don't Break the Ice! To win, the bear must stay on top. One wrong block, and he'll go ker-plop! 2-4 players. No reading required.

Scrabble Crossword Game

Scrabble Crossword Game Review

Scrabble Crossword Game Feature

• Word-forming board game
• Score as many points as you can by forming words from the letters on the tiles
• Bonus squares on the board give double or triple letter word points
• Use all 7 tiles in your hand and score 50 bonus points
• Perfect for Family Game Night events.

After all these years, it's still hard to get a triple word score, the tiles are still made of wood, and there's only one "X" in the whole box. The game of Scrabble has sparked feuds and a near-cult following. All the fuss is over a spelling game that hasn't had an upgrade in 50 years. It takes a little luck and a lot of skill to make high-scoring words out of seven little letters, sometimes with an overabundance of vowels and letters that don't go together--sometimes there's Q without U. Two to four players battle it out on the board, and while some players might be proud of impressive words ("I spelled gestalt!"), skilled players know how to use the premium letter and word squares on the 225-square board to their best advantage. This crossword game has strict rules (no names, no slang) and comes with a warning label: "Choose a dictionary first to avoid any ugly word disputes." --Lynne Sampson The classic crossword game played by millions around the world! Use your seven letters to build crosswords and use bonus spaces to add to your score! Genuine wooden letter tiles and racks. CHOCKING HAZARD - CONTAINS SMALL PARTS - NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3

Scribblish

Scribblish Review

Scribblish Feature

• Cranium Scribblish is the game of outrageous drawing and confusing conclusions that?s fun for the whole family!
• Not an artist?  No problem!  Scribble your way to victory.
• Let the funniest moments win with Cranium Scribblish!
• Everyone plays at the same time, every turn, with Cranium Scribblish.
• Great for all ages and drawing skills.

A modern spin off traditional parlor games, Cranium Scribblish will have your friends and family trying to outdo each other with imaginative drawings and hilarious comments. Get ready to put your imagination to work and scribble your way to victory as this game tosses players into a world of hilarious interpretations. Creative and outrageous fun for the whole family, Cranium Scribblish is designed for ages eight and up.

Cranium Scribblish Ages: 8 years and up Requires: One pen or pencil per player What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Pictures and captions get funnier with each turn The Challenging: Players have only 30 seconds to interpret, draw, or write In a Nutshell: A fun and creative game requiring quick thinking and fast drawing

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Funny from the Get-Go
Fun from start to finish, Scribblish first requires each of the six players to choose a captioned card. Up against the clock, players must apply their scribbling skills as they each draw a picture to match the caption on their card. After the timer stops, players cover their images with their Scribble Scroll and roll the die to see who they'll pass their picture to.

From there, all players must write, draw, and interpret what they see on the card for each timed round. Figure out which picture leads to your original card, or get voted as having the funniest caption or image to gain points. The results are almost always hilarious and the game is wonderfully addictive.

A Built-In Element of Surprise
Thanks to the Scribble Scrolls, players will have to rely on their imaginations to win. Scribblish allows each person only one clue--either a caption or an image--to create the text or image to match what's on the card.

Much like in the childhood game of Telephone, clues change, evolve, and stretch further from their original captions as the players interpret what they see. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to turn this into that!

Two Ways to Win
You don't have to be Picasso to win this drawing game. Players can claim victory by correctly guessing which final image comes from their original card, or by being voted as having the best drawing or caption. Because each picture or comment is done by a different person, each player has an even chance of figuring out which scroll is theirs.

Players can reward the clowns and artists in the group by placing tokens next to the caption or image they like best.

What's in the Box
60 Scribblish cards, timer, six Scribble Scrolls, tablet of playing sheets, six-sided die, 12 tokens, and instruction booklet.

The hilarious scribbling game of "How did this become that?" Grab your pencils and get ready to giggle. Everyone chooses a caption and draws a picture. You all then take turns adding drawings or captions. At the end can you guess which picture was yours when you started? Which one is funniest? Vote for your favorite to win! Cranium Scribblish includes six scrolls, 60 cards, timer, pad, die, tokens and instructions. It also includes 2 cell batteries. It's for 4 to 6 players.

• Product Dimensions (inches): 1.1 (L) x 10.5 (W) x 10.5 (H)
• Age: 8 years and up

Clue

Clue Review

Clue Feature

• Hasbro's classic Clue murder-mystery game is getting a modern-day makeover
• While the usual suspects remain the same, new rooms and new deadly weapons provide twists to the classic game.
• Navigate through the lavish rooms of the mansion and discover clues that will help you uncover the secrets
• By rolling the die and moving through the mansion, players start rumors and discover clues, which will help them guess the solution to the puzzle
• The winner is the first player who figures out who killed the host, the weapon used and in which room
• An extravagant celebrity-style mansion becomes the scene for the night in question when the rich owner of the property is tragically killed
• But, they must make sure the accusation is well thought out - guess wrong and lose the game
• To solve the "who", "where" and "with what" of the mystery each player is the holder of several clues that may help determine the winning solution

Discover the secrets of this updated game that's packed with more suspense than ever before. Reveal, withhold and discover with the "new Clue" that is all about today. It's the same classic strategy -- and all the usual suspects -- but with new settings, new weapons and new rooms. There is also a new deck of cards that will either help you with the game play or knock you out. For three to six players.

Vintage Romper Room "My First Game Colopillar"

Vintage Romper Room "My First Game Colopillar" Review

Vintage Romper Room "My First Game Colopillar" Feature

• My fist game, colopillar caterpillars
• ages 3-6
• 1979 Hasbro
• simple spin and color match

Match colors and be the first to reach the frog! Vintage Romper Room

Pretty Pretty Princess Dress-Up Board Game

Pretty Pretty Princess Dress-Up Board Game Review

Pretty Pretty Princess Dress-Up Board Game Feature

• The fun jewelry dress-up game
• Be the first to collect all the priceless gems
• Includes a crown, mirror and 21 pieces of precious jewels
• 2 to 4 players.

There's a charming simplicity in this game for little ones who dream of being a princess. Players move their pieces around the game board collecting plastic costume jewelry, such as rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. The winner of the game is the one who collects the crown and all the jewels that match their playing color. That player is the princess who now turns over the spinner to reveal a mirror into which she can gaze at her royal self. Game play includes the dreaded black ring, which no one wants but someone might get. Sticky jewels are included to decorate the jewelry box and the crown. For young children with royal fantasies, Pretty Pretty Princess is pretty pretty good. --Lee Strucker Play dress-up with your friends as you collect fancy jewelry from the jewelry box. Collect your own matching color necklace, bracelet, ring and earrings. But beware the Black Ring! If you get it, you must get rid of it before you can win. When you have all of your jewelry plus the crown, you win the game! Then you'll be pretty as a princess - the Pretty Pretty Princess! Includes 21 pieces of jewelry plus a crown! For 2 to 4 players.

Hungry Hungry Hippos

Hungry Hungry Hippos Review

Hungry Hungry Hippos Feature

• These four hungry hippos want to munch a bunch of marbles
• The faster you press their tails, the more marbles they try to chomp
• If your hippo gobbles the most you win
• Game includes Hippos game base 4 Hippo heads 4 levers label sheet 20 marbles instructions
• Color of parts may vary.

Down by the river in a shady grove, live the Hungry Hungry Hippos. There's HoneyPotamus (who loves anything sweet), VeggiePotamus (who loves all things green), PickyPotamus (who's very, very picky), and his big brother BottomlessPotamus (who isn't picky at all!). Come on down to the riverbank and join the Hungry Hungry Hippos for a gobblin' good time. The player whose hippo munches the most wins! This heritage game with its frenetic, colorful gameplay is a recognizable favorite that always leaves kids hungry for more!

Electronic Yahtzee Flash

Electronic Yahtzee Flash Review

Electronic Yahtzee Flash Feature

• Choose from four ways to play ? Poker, Max, Wild or Flash. Wow your friends or play on your own ? and the portable game case lets you play on the go
• Electronic Yahtzee flash brings a high-tech edge to a family classic
• Super-smart dice re-roll themselves
• Rack up the scores in four addictive, fast-action games
• Comes with 5 Electronic Yahtzee ?dice? game case, rules and quick-play card

A fun, fast-moving game with a high-tech twist, Electronic YAHTZEE FLASH will amaze you with its "magical mind-reading" ability--drop the dice, line up the numbers you like, and Electronic YAHTZEE FLASH does the rest. These dice keep track of what you rolled, what you decide to hold, and automatically re-roll the rest so you don't have to. Designed for one or more players, this game features the smartest dice you or your friends have ever used for non-stop excitement.

At a Glance:

Age/Weight Requirements:

8 years and up

Assembly Requirements:

5 lithium batteries (included)

These "smart dice" remember each word you've created and keep track of your score during four fast-rolling games.
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Smart Dice Keeps the Action Going

Prepare to be amazed. Thanks to its Wonder-Link technology, these super-smart dice know what you rolled, what you decide to hold, and automatically re-roll the rest. No more trying to keep track of numbers and scores -- Electronic YAHTZEE FLASH does it all for you.

Four Fast-Action Games for Portable Fun

Electronic YAHTZEE Flash brings a high-tech edge to a family classic. Super-smart dice re-roll themselves! Choose from four ways to play. Rack up the scores in four addictive, fast-action games. Choose from YAHTZEE Poker, Wild, Max, or Pass and test your language skills. Wow your friends or play on your own. Thanks to the portable game case, you can take the dice with you for on-the-go fun.

What's in the Box

Comes with 5 Electronic YAHTZEE "dice", game case, Rules and Quick-Play Card, and five 3V lithium batteries.

© 2011 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

Thanks to innovative Wonder-Link technology, these super-smart dice know what you rolled, what you decide to hold and automatically re-roll the rest. Rack up the scores in four addictive, fast-action games. It's your favorite game with a high-tech twist. Electronic Yahtzee Flash will seem to read your mind as you play - drop the dice, line up the numbers you like and Yahtzee Flash re-rolls the others. Choose from four ways to play - Poker, Max, Wild or Flash. Wow your friends or play on your own - and the portable game case lets you play on the go. It comes with 5 Electronic Yahtzee dice, a game case, Rules and Quick-Play Card. It includes 5 button batteries. It's for 1 or more players.

• Age: 8 years and up

Tomy Mr. Mouth Game

Tomy Mr. Mouth Game Review

Tomy Mr. Mouth Game Feature

• Mr. Mouth - the Feed the Frog Game
• Kids delight in flicking bugs into the frog's mouth
• Frog head keeps opening, closing and spinning just to make it more challenging
• Eye wiggle and head spins round and round
• Comes with plastic game base, a frog head, four arms and a colorful bunch of flies

Catapulting insects has never been so much fun! Little ones will delight in flicking bugs into this frog's mouth. But that hyper hopper won't stay still! His mouth keeps opening and closing while his eyes wiggle and his head spins round and round. What a funny froggy! Comes with a plastic game base, a frog head, four arms, and a colorful bunch of flies.

Product Measures:

Recommended Ages: 60 months -

Hasbro Travel Guess Who Game Fun On The Run

Hasbro Travel Guess Who Game Fun On The Run Review

Hasbro Travel Guess Who Game Fun On The Run Feature

• The classic guessing game comes in a compact size for plenty of fun on the run.
• Quick set-up and a self-contained storage tray.
• play anytime, anywhere!
• Be sure to visit us again
• Shipping weight: 1 pound

Hasbro Travel Guess Who Game Fun On The Run.

Nab It

Nab It Review

Nab It Feature

• When all the tiles have been used, count up the words showing!
• If you?ve got the most, you win!
• Word-building game challenges you to link your tiles to create your own words!
• Fun family game!
• Includes 100 two-sided letter tiles, 4 gray bank tiles, 4 letter bags and rules.

Getting the most words gives you the "last word" in this fun family game! Link your colored tiles to create words crossword-style and then steal words from your opponents by stacking your tiles on top of theirs. When all the tiles have been used, count up the words showing--if you've got the most, you win!

At a Glance Age: 8 and up Players: 2-4 players Requirements: Ready to play

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Features: Word-building game challenges you to link your tiles to create your own words and steal your opponents' words by stacking tiles! Includes 100 two-sided letter tiles, 4 gray bank tiles, 4 letter bags and rules.

What's in the Box
100 two-sided letter tiles, 4 gray bank tiles, 4 letter bags and rules.

Getting the most words gives you the last word in this fun family game! Nab It challenges you to link your colored tiles to create words crossword-style and then steal words from your opponents by stacking your tiles on top of theirs. When all the tiles have been used, count up the words showing - if you've got the most, you win!For 2 - 4 players, ages 8 and up.Contents Include: 100 two-sided letter tiles, 4 gray bank tiles, 4 letter bags and rules.