SET Game

Price: $7.70 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Product Description
This award winning card game is for one or more players. It is recommended for ages six and above. The object of the game is to identify "sets" of three cards. Each card is unique in its four features; color - red, green or purple, symbol - diamond, squiggle or oval, shading - solid, striped or open, and number - 1, 2 or 3. A "set" consists of three cards on which each feature is either the same on all of the cards, or different on all of the cards. This game contains complete instructions for play, 81 cards, and a durable plastic carrying case.

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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #45 in Toys & Games
Brand: SET Enterprises
Model: 4098363
Dimensions: 6.50" h x 4.25" w x 1.00" l, .51 pounds

Features
Award winning card game
For one or more players
Game contains complete instructions for play and 81 cards
Comes with a durable plastic carrying case
SET has become a classic game

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Editorial Reviews

Editorial Review
SET is a card game of quick recognition and deduction. Each card contains one of three symbols (squiggles, diamonds, ovals) in varying numbers (up to three), colors (purple, green, red), and degrees of shading. A dealer arranges 12 cards, face up, and the players--without taking turns--hastily scrutinize the images for logical "sets" of three cards linked by combinations of sameness or difference. It's not as complicated as it sounds: examples include a trio of paired ovals with increasing levels of shading between cards, or disparate symbols in different colors which increase in number on each card (card one has a green squiggle, card two a pair of purple ovals, card three a trio of diamonds). The trick is to keep calm while trying to make the rapid connections. The Darwinian nature of the game (remember: everyone plays simultaneously) is certain to cause some feistiness among more competitive players. --Tom Keogh

From the Manufacturer
This award winning card game is for one or more players. Ages 6 to adult. The objectof the game is to identify "sets" of three cards. Each card is unique in its four features: color (red, green or purple), symbol (diamond, squiggle or oval), shading (solid, striped or open), and number (1, 2 or 3). A "set" consists of three cards on which each feature is either the same on all of the cards, or different on all of the cards. This game contains complete instructions for play, 81 cards, and a durable plastic carrying case.

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Customer Reviews

You will be seeing these shapes in your sleep
Highly addictive game because there are no turns, just every body whaling away at once. Trying to match up these shapes and colors becomes maddening after awhile. It is quite easy to get lost and see no matches what so ever and all of a sudden your brain will just click and you will be seeing sets everywhere. This is a very simple game to learn and very hard to master. First time players will get frustrated very easily if they are playing with SET veterans. The idea is to match any three cards on the table by having all of the card's characteristics being all the same or all different. Your spatial reasoning will get a real work out as you play through the deck the number of times equal to the number of players. Points are scored for each successful set and points are lost for incorrectly picking a set(which happens alot when everyone is in a hurry to find the next set.). A great great game that is loads of fun but a real mental workout.

The best since chess
This game is the best invention since chess, if you want to improve your child's thinking ability! When I taught gifted students in grades 2-8, they would beg to play it. Kids would say over and over, "It''s hard, but it's fun". I read that it is an activity where the right brain and the left brain work together. The best thing about it is that it is not dependent on age or reading ability. There are 6 year olds who could beat me, and there are adults I can beat. A group of all ages can play together competitively, and no one has to hold back. Also, it is very light and portable for travel, or for just having handy if people are bored.. I take the cards out of the case, put a rubber band around them, and put them in my bag.

Game loving family
This educational game is extremely fun. Of the 7 members of our family - 5 of us play very often. We even invite company over to play! Our youngest who is 6 enjoys this game and can beat mom at 40! The other 5 children also are extremely fond of the game. The only problem that we have encountered is that sometimes 2 or more people yell "SET" at the same time. We have solved that proplem by incorporating a bell from a different game set next to the 12 cards to ring instead of yelling "SET". This works very well for our family! The best thing about this game is that it is extremely fun for all age groups! We can get quite competitive and play it over and over again.


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Leapfrog Clickstart Educational Software:Toy Story To 100 + Beyond

Price: $15.16 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Product Description
Toy Story: To 100 and Beyond taps players' mathematical skills to rescue the aliens from "The Claw." Players guide Woody, Jessie and Buzz through supercharged rescue adventures. Games introduce mousing and keyboard navigation along with core preschool skills like counting, sequencing, adding and subtracting. For use with the ClickStart My First Computer (sold separately).

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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #2052 in Toys & Games
Brand: LeapFrog
Model: 22652
Released on: 2007-06-07
Dimensions: 7.80" h x 5.50" w x .80" l, .15 pounds

Features
Zurg has kidnapped the aliens from The Claw! It's up to you to help round them up.
Use your marbles to solve mathematics problems.
1, 2, 3, 4! Click and count army men to 100 and beyond.
Complete the number sequence to return aliens to their home.
Teaches numbers, counting 1-100, more than/less than and computer skills such as screen navigation and key functions.

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Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Zurg has kidnapped the aliens! Play as Woody, Jessie or Buzz to restore the aliens to their rightful home in three supercharged adventures that boost your child's command of screen navigation and mathematics skills. Appropriate for ages 3 years to 6 years.

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Customer Reviews

Fun, Entertaining, and Educational
My 3yo loves her clickstart computer and this is one of her favorite games. When you enter the game's menu you have the choice between 3 characters. Then you have to choose between 3 locations: Andy's house, the street, or the pizza place. All the locations are the same thing with different scenery. A number will be displayed at the top of the screen and, using arrow keys, the player will have to touch that number...which will release "aliens". Then the player has to "collect" those aliens. If the player runs into a wrong number then the game will say something like "that is the number 7, you are looking for the number 5" (this is in level 1). So the player learns numbers.

This game is great because the player can jump on furniture and use special tools (paperclip, bouncy box, etc) to get launched into the air. Plus it teaches numbers and collecting the aliens is fun.

It is a disappointment because all the other game cartridges offer 3 different games...this one offers the same game with choice of 3 characters and 3 different scenes.

Should you buy it...yes. For the simple fact that kids love it and it is educational. But could the writers have done a better job with the game selection...absolutely.

Not brilliant, but she likes it
Perhaps it's that the rest of us--dad, mom, and fourteen-year-old brother--have had years of playing video games with better complexity and far better graphics, but I'm not wowed by any of the Clickstart games. Yes, I know, they're for young children, but even the web-based games for toddlers have better graphics and are sometimes more user-friendly.

That said, my three-year-old does like the Clickstart, and is able to navigate it without help. The Toy Story game isn't all that impressive, for the money, but that's a complaint I have about Clickstart cartridges in general. She enjoys being able to manipulate the familiar characters, and is building some directional skills. Except for the opening sequence with Zurg, however, the characters bring little of the flavor of the movie to the play of the game, and they could easily be any other sprite.

If they like Toy Story they will love this game
Our daughter, 3, absolutely loves this game. She got it for Christmas about two months before her 3rd birthday and had no trouble using it. We purchased the system because there was a Toy Story Game available since it is her favorite Disney movie. Some of the other reviews talk about the simplistic graphics, but I actually think that is a good thing for the younger kids. It is a simple game that is easy for toddlers to grasp. A great introduction to video games and has educational value as well.


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Electronic Hyperslide

Price: $9.26

Product Description
Be quick as you flick, slide or shoot the different-colored hyper discs under the arch. As the game unit calls out the sequence of colors for you to pass, the game "knows" if you've passed the right disc or not. Pass 'em fast before the buzzer blasts! Obey the voice commands, get your brain in the game and break the code, or guess which color will be called next. Play with a friend or practice solo.

Tabletop slide-and-pass excitement features electronic lights and sounds, plus an announcer's voice that talks you through three fast-sliding game modes. Electronic game unit comes with four Hyper Discs, each a different color; plus Hyper Band and instructions. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included). For 1 or 2 players.

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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #507 in Toys & Games
Brand: Hasbro
Model: 44694
Released on: 2007-08-30
Dimensions: 16.00" h x 5.40" w x 4.40" l, 1.30 pounds

Features
Electronic game for table top fun and competition
3 different games for team, 1-on-1, and solo play
Designed for 1- and 2-person play; storage compartment for discs
Pass'em fast before the buzzer blasts! Obey the voice commands, get your brain in the game and break the code, or guess which color will be called next!
Games remember high scores. Electronic game shuts off on its own.

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
Be quick, pick the right colored hyper disc, and flick it under the arch before time runs out. The Hyper Slide from Hasbro packs three fast-paced electronic table-top games into one compact unit. Recommended for ages eight and up, these fast-sliding games for one or two players are fun and exciting for kids and adults.

Fun, Futuristic Table Top Game
With its sleek, arched design, Hyper Slide looks like a futuristic game. Resembling a hockey game for a table top, the object is to flip the pucks through the goal. However, in these games the goal can be scored from both sides of the arch, and there are four different-colored pucks, called hyper discs. The game's electronic unit calls out a color, and you must pick that color and sent it through the arc. It automatically detects whether you've passed the right disc or not. When not in operation, the hyper discs can be conveniently stored in a compartment on the side of the arch.

Three Games for Solo Play or Two-Person Play
The Hyper Slide offers a few variations of play for your enjoyment. Two lighted buttons on the top of the Hyper Slide make it easy to choose which of the three games you want to play.

While the objects of the games are simple, playing them can be a fun challenge. The first game, "Fast Pass," is all about speed. The game commands a color and you've got to pass it through the goal quickly before the buzzer blasts. With "Add One," you've got to remember the order of colors. You start with a color and add one to the sequence each time you complete a round. "Code Buster" gives you 90 seconds to decipher the secret series of colors.

Best of all, you can play all these games with a friend or by yourself. With both "Fast Pass" and "Add One," you can even play head-to-head with another player or team. For solo play, the rubber "hyper band" is attached under the arch, bouncing the discs back to your side.

Put to the Test
Playing on any smooth, nonmetal surface, you'll be surprised how much fun the Hyper Slide really is. An announcer's voice, high-energy music, and sound effects move these games along. With your head in the game, you'll soon block out all the noise and only hear the color to flick, slide, or shoot through the arch. Unfortunately, if the constant voice directions are not your thing, the game can't be played without these sounds, nor can the volume be adjusted. On the plus side, the Hyper Slide announces your score at the end of each competition and keeps track of the highest score for each game. This electronic system runs on three "AAA" batteries (sold separately). If the Hyper Slide goes unused for two minutes, this smartly designed toy "goes to sleep," saving battery life until the player buttons are pressed.

Pros
3 fast-paced games for 2-person and solo play
Lighted buttons make it easy to switch through games
Games remember high scores
Electronic game shuts off on its own

Cons
Game must be played with announcer and music going
Volume can't be controlled

What's in the Box
Hyper Slide electronic game, hyper band, and 4 hyper discs.

From the Manufacturer
Listen up and be quick as you flick, slide or shoot the different-colored hyper discs under the arch! As the game unit calls out the sequence of colors for you to "pass" the game knows if you passed the right disc or not! You score, quick, go for more! Pass'em fast before the buzzer blasts! Obey the voice commands, get your brain in the game and break the code, or guess which color will be called next! Play with a friend or practice solo with the Hyper Band, when you slide the discs under the arch, discs bounce off the band and come back towards you!

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Customer Reviews

Snowed in, heater out, the kids still loved this, didn't notice the cold
Although the age range for this one is noted as being for ages eight and up, I can personally testify to the fact that teens also find the Hyper Slide to be fun and challenging.

It comes equipped with five games and my son and a group of his friends spent hours in our living room, the only room with a roaring fire and some warmth, playing this game. They were laughing and cheering each other on in their attempt to slide the various colors of "pucks" or little chips under the arch of hyper slide - as soon as the recorded voice of the "game leader" told them which colored chip to select.

What is particularly clever about the Hyper Slide is its single player option. To use it for solo players, you simply take a rubber strip and insert it into the appropriate parts of the arch, converting it instantly from a 2 person game to one for an individual player. Very smart!

THere are five games of varying difficulty. The most challenging for our family was the one where a pattern of colors would be noted (red, yellow, yellow would be one example) and then an ADDITIONAL color would be added to that pattern so that the player would have to remember an increasing number of chips to slide through the arch, all in a given time limit. Try it and see how hard it can be.

Because of the different levels of difficulty, I have to rate this one high. It held our teen's attention - and those of his friends - for most of a day and has continued to be popular.

Great gift!
The Hyper Slide turned out to be so much fun! It is fast paced and challenging. I love it because even though there is a two year age difference, my boys play together all the time. Even their little sister has gotten into playing and loves the one player option. She is only four and is improving daily at the add one game. It helps her with her memorization which is cool. It doesn't require much room, just a smooth table. Also, easy to put away with a compartment for all of the peices. Definately a perfect toy for the whole family.

Simple but incredibly addicting!
We have now purchased 4 of these games as gifts, after seeing one at a demo last summer and buying it for ourselves. It is great fun for the whole family, and you can play 1 on 1 or by yourself. I'm not much of a "gamer" but this one is great!


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Melissa & Doug Deluxe 10-Piece Magnetic Bug Catching Game

Price: $9.06 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Product Description
Can you "catch" all these colorful bugs, then put them back where they belong' Redesigned artwork brings new life to these much-loved, creative magnetic games. Includes beautiful board with 10 magnetic pieces and magnetic wand. Measures 12.5" x 8.5" x .08".

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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #372 in Toys & Games
Brand: Melissa & Doug
Model: 3779
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: 11.60" h x 8.30" w x 1.00" l, .85 pounds

Features
Colorful magnetic bug catching game comes to life with redesigned artwork
Special magnetic wand magically captures puzzle pieces on the game board
Fun and challenging way to develop hand-eye coordination, visual perception and fine motor skills
10 removable pieces

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Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Redesigned artwork brings new life to these much-loved, creative magnetic games! Ages 3+ 12 x 9 10 pcs each

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Customer Reviews

Fish and learn
This was purchased for my four year old Grandson who came to visit me. I think that I had as much fun with it as he did. The toy combines many learning experiences with fun. Some of which are: Hand eye coordination, learning names of insects, identifying colors, placing shapes and many others. This is a simple fun toy for a toddler

A GREAT PUZZLE
Any of the magnetic puzzles like this one is sure to be a hit. My 2 grandchildren 21 and 24 months old just love them. It is the first thing they choose to play with. They enjoy taking them apart and putting the pieces where they belong and then using the magnetic pole to grab the pieces out. They laugh and just get a kick out of it every time they catch a piece. These puzzles are a winner.

Large age range
This was a present for my 3 year old, but my 18 month old loves it more. He is a fan of puzzles, and this is more challenging and different. He really got the motion down quickly and it has really developed his precision movements and hand eye coordination.


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V Tech - V.Smile - Toy Story 2

Price: $9.99

Product Description
Your child will enjoy helping Buzz and the rest of Andy's Toys save Woody from the evil toysnapper. Better yet, you'll love how your child develops learning skills and problems solves along the way! Challenges include spelling, color selection and logic. This smartridge involves two levels of play, the Learning Adventure and Learning Zone! Whether your child enjoys longer explorative play or skill targeted races, this smartridge will be a favorite. For use with the V.Smile TV Learning System, sold separately.

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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #3482 in Toys & Games
Brand: VTech
Model: 80-092220
Released on: 2006-06-12
Dimensions: 7.30" h x 4.90" w x .90" l, .26 pounds

Features
Help Buzz and the gang find and rescue Woody! Kids develop learning skills as they embark on an exciting rescue adventure that teaches math, vocabulary, logic, spatial skills, map skills and more.
Compatible with: V.Smile, V.Smile Pocket, V.Smile PC Pal, V.Smile Cyber Pocket and V.Motion gaming systems.
Teaches core curriculum for the earliest learners
Education based software helps your child learn while playing with their favorite characters.
Be sure to check out other popular titles available here on Amazon.com!

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Editorial Reviews

Editorial Review
The whole gang from the always popular Toy Story 2 movie is represented in this entertaining game and activity cartridge compatible with the V Smile system from V-Tech. Join Woody and Buzz as they guide kids through a series of basic games that teach and reinforce basic preschool skills like letters, vocabulary, math, logic, rudimentary geometry, spatial skills, and map reading. There are two modes of play, Learning Zone and Learning Adventure, with the latter being a little more game-oriented and the former more built around drills. Different kids will gravitate to different activities but there is enough variety here to find something that they will like. --Charlie Williams

From the Manufacturer
Woody has been toynapped and Buzz and his friends need your help to get him back! Kids join Buzz on an exciting rescue adventure where they engage in brain-teasing puzzles and challenging games that teach key school skills in logic, vocabulary, mathematics and more. In six clever learning adventures kids must master lessons in problem solving, observation and timing, letter identification, map skills, driving role play and mathematics to help Buzz advance in his mission to rescue Woody. Four Learning Zone games, focus on logic skills, vocabulary, geometry and computation, keep kids on target with their learning. Providing hours of thrilling game play, this V.Smile smartridge works with all V.Smile Learning Systems.

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Customer Reviews

Just Okay
So my four year old daughter LOVES LOVES LOVES Toy Story II, but she was not in love with this game. It is very short and does not take long to play at all. You move a Cone covered Buzz across a street, trying not to get hit by a car or dog. Then you are in front of automatic doors with T-Rex and Ham and you have to jump at the exact same time they do to get the doors open. At the time you (an adult) get the feel for when they are going to jump they all fall over because someone is coming. Then you are on a run through a toy store picking up the capital letters (Stupid, my 4 year old was super bored here). You then have to go through air conditioning vent maze saving aliens while trying not to get poked by nails or zapped by Zurg, then there are the conveyor belts, Sheriff punches you and you have to add up 2 boxes that look like dice, a little hard being that they are moving along a conveyor belt at a decent speed. There is also a race to the airport the most entertaining because you can honk the horn at slower cars and even "bump" into them. I think Vtech did a better job with some of the other games. I would pass on this one unless it goes on sale.

my kids enjoy it
My 4 and 6 year old really love to play v-tech and their toy story game. I think the moves can be difficult for a child who is not video game savvy (my kids do not own any other video games) but if a child can manuever through mario this may be simple to them. To me this was well worth the $20!

Toy Story II Smartridge
I bought this for my four year old, because she likes Toy Story and Toy Story II she was excited to see this game for V-Smile, so when we got it we put it in, and I sat down with her to see how she liked the game, she played it for maybe 20 minutes the first time, she said she didnt like it, it wasnt that fun, the part that she liked about it the most was driving the car on the road. I must say I sat down and played that one, and that one was pretty amusing. But the game all in all was only ok.


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Memory Game, Toy Story

Price: $10.68 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Product Description
Preschool-favorite matching game features Buzz, Woody and Friends in a game of hide and seek! Helps develop concentration and memory skills! Includes 72 character cards, storage tray and instructions. For 1 or more players For ages 3+

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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #11933 in Toys & Games
Brand: Milton Bradley
Model: 06449
Dimensions: 1.50" h x 7.90" w x 10.60" l, .80 pounds

Features
Preschool-favorite matching game features Buzz, Woody and Friends in a game of hide and seek! Helps develop concentration and memory skills!
Includes 72 character cards, storage tray and instructions.
For 1 or more players
For ages 3+

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Customer Reviews

More difficult than the original
This game features many of the favorite Toy Story characters such as Buzz, Woody and Zurg, and also lesser-known characters such as Bo-Peep and the Prospector. The overall concept and quality of this game is the same as the original memory game: cardboard cards with printed pictures are matched up in turn. What's different about this game is the complexity of the pictures. Many of the cards do not fit into simple categories such as "ball" or "train." There are pictures of Buzz, Woody, Buzz and Woody flying, Buzz and Woody running, Buzz and Woody standing together, Woody and Jessie standing together, Woody and Jessie with Bullseye standing together, Bullseye standing, Bullseye lying down, etc. The complexity of the pictures makes this game more difficult than the original. It's not enough to remember that there's a "Woody" card here and a "Woody" card there, because they may not match at all. After playing the original Memory game for countless hours, my son was significantly more challenged by this version. In fact, we were still playing this version long after the original Memory game became a "little kids toy."
Because of this, I was surprised to see that the recommended age for this toy is 3+ years. Of course, one could always start with a smaller set of cards for a younger child, but as the grid grows, the difficulties presented above would inevitably develop. This toy is suitable for any Toy Story fan, but I would especially recommend it for children of 5-6+ years.

Cheap
Some of the cards tore while trying to punch them out because they come the full page boards die cuts. I also saw on sale at Toys-r-us for $6. I wouldn't be surprised if I see them in the dollar store next month.

Are you really reading a review for Memory??
It's the game memory with Toy story related pics on the cards. No need to read the reviews. I got this for my children to help them with their memory skills. Item is exactly what you think it is so stop reading this and shell out the couple bucks for it already. LOL

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Pressman Scooby Doo Pop 'N' Race

Price: $11.27 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Product Description
Race to the finish as you try to be the first player to get your?four?movers from start to home base. Break out the Scooby Snacks and gather around to place the Scooby-Doo Pop 'N?Race Game. Easy press dice dome keeps everything in place. Game includes plastic game board with dice popper, 16 movers, and rulers. For?two?to?four?players.

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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #349 in Toys & Games
Brand: Pressman Toy
Model: 4223-06
Released on: 2009-04-06
Platform: Windows
Format: CD
Dimensions: 10.50" h x 10.50" w x 2.00" l, .80 pounds

Features
Race to the finish
As you try to be the first player to get your four movers from start to home first
Easy-press dice dome keeps everything in place
For 2 to 4 players
Ages 5 and up

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From the Manufacturer
Race to the finish as you try to be the first player to get your four movers from start to home first. Easy-press dice dome keeps everything in place. For 2 to 4 players, ages 5 and up.

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Customer Reviews

Scooby-Doo!
I couldn't find a "Trouble" game at Christmas for my son, but I found this one, and since he loves Scooby Doo, I thought it would work. The printed cardstock is attached to the base with 4 rubber stoppers that keep falling out, I had to superglue them in. I was disappointed that it wasnt' sealed inside the game, but my son loves it.

Loves it!
Bought this for our grandson for his seventh birthday. He loves Scooby Doo and loves this game. When we come in the house he wants to know if we want to play a game. Guess which one? You're right, Scooby Doo!

fun game
this game is like trouble, but my son likes it more cause its scooby do. great game.


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Duck Hunter - Indoor Flying Duck Hunt Game

Price: $29.99

Product Description
Hunted or be hunted with the duck hunter. Launch the duck in the air and try to hunt it down with the toy shooter as it flies freely in the air. Requires 3 AA batteries (not included). Ages 8+

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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #2023 in Toys & Games
Brand: Interactive Toy
Model: 44028
Released on: 2009-06-15
Dimensions: 12.80" h x 4.10" w x 11.22" l, 2.00 pounds

Features
Just charge, toss, and take aim!
Bring the duck hunt indoors!
Shooter fires a safe infrared beam
3 hits will bring the duck down!
Includes flying duck and infrared shooter
To charge, make sure duck snaps down on charging plug.

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Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Bring the hunt indoors with Duck Hunter from Interactive Toy Concepts! This groundbreaking new toy is both safe AND fun! Just place the duck on the “Pop Up” charger for 10 seconds, remove, flip the duck’s “on” switch…toss…and take aim! The shooter fires a safe infrared beam, and incorporates realistic loading and shooting sound effects. The Duck has actual flapping wings, and a stabilizing tail. Flight direction can be easily adjusted for straight or circular flight patterns. Your first two hits will stop the wings for 1 second, decreasing altitude slightly…and the third hit brings it down! Happy Hunting!

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Customer Reviews

entertaining toy for kids
This toy is very entertaining for kids. I was a little concerned b/c some of the reviews said that when flying the duck- it crashed stright to the ground and wouldn't fly. This is untrue if you lightly floss it rather than throwing it. Another concern was a reveiw that stated that you didn't have to actually point the gun at the duck and it would still count as a shot- well it's a kids toy. We're not snippers at the gun range- it's made of plactic and styrofoam. Definatly worth the money- if you go to Toyrus or Cabellas where it's much cheaper.

Pretty neat
I am 13 and got this toy for Christmas from Uncle. It works very. Generally it works best for two people but one works too. You want to charge it for something like 30-40 seconds, not 10. 10 will do nothing. Nothing at all. The white knob shouldn't really be fiddled with, but occasionally you get a really cool setting where it will go in perfect circles and works great. I thought the trigger was rather lame, it's not easy to press down and hold for as long as you like. Also, charging the duck can be annoying, because it has to be at 0% energy, which basically means you have about five to six flights and then have to wait for it to drain out because it won't work. Despite what the duck originally looks like, it's quite sturdy (I flew it into the fireplace where it started pumping ashes because the wings were flapping, and it still works great). Also, the gun pump isn't the best idea for a pistol shaped gun. Something on the back where your thumb could reach would be better. And even if your duck breaks, the gun makes a good simple pistol for cops an' robbers.

All in all, it works very well, but it could've used a little fine-tuning. What would've made it AWESOME if it was remote controlled by someone else!! That would have been AMAZING!!

I recommend this to anyone who wants to have a little fun. (But it isn't really for older kids.)

Hilarious!!
All I will say is that my four year old laughs uncontrollably when playing with this toy. Maybe he laughs more at my reaction to the duck flying at my head as I yell "shoot the duck, shoot the duck!!" Worth the money and as I read the other reviews that say it doesn't fly my advice is on the base of the tale of the duck there is a small white plastic piece which you can adust left or right. If you adjust this white piece all the way to the left and then toss the duck to the right it will fly in a perfect circle around your living room and will not nose dive. I agree that going straight ahead it struggles to stay in the air. No this is not the most high tech device but it can be good for a laugh now and then.

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Gamewright Hisss Card Game

Price: $10.03 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details



Product Description
As each Hisss snake slithers its way across the playing area, it introduces color identification and visual logic: Does it make sense to have a snake with two tails and no head' Are those two colors the same or not' Even elementary counting skills come into play during scoring at the end of the game. No reading required. For 2 to 5 players.

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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #660 in Toys & Games
Brand: Gamewright
Model: 5219
Released on: 2006-06-12
Dimensions: 8.00" h x 3.00" w x 6.00" l, .80 pounds

Features
2 to 5 players
Playing time: about 15 minutes
50 durable cards
High gloss graphics
Made in the USA

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Manufacturer Description
As each Hisss snake slithers its way across the playing area it introduces color identification and visual logic: Does it make sense to have a snake with two tails and no head? Are those two colors the same or not? Even elementary counting skills come into play during scoring at the end of the game.

Awards
Family Fun Magazine Toy of the Year Finalist 2001

From the Manufacturer
As each Hiss snake slithers its way across the playing area it introduces color identification and visual logic: Does it make sense to have a snake with two tails and no head? Are those two colors the same or not? Even elementary counting skills come into play during scoring at the end of the game.

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Customer Reviews

Fun puzzle game!!!
They discribe this as a card game, but you don't have to hold the cards in your hand, you just fan the entire pile out across the floor and take turns picking a card from the pile, And the peices are heavy like puzzle peices, not thin like cards.
You spread out the cards on the floor, picture down. Take turns picking a card. If the card doesn't match any of the snakes that are on the floor then you just set it down to start a new snake. Each snake must have a head, tail and atleast one middle section. The more peices you get on the snake the better, but the initial object to the game is to form the most snakes and then move it over to you side of the floor(the snake pit). If there is a tie in the number of snakes, then the longest snake wins.

This game is appropriate for ages 3 and up. This is a fairly simple game. I would say most 7 yr old and older would find it boring unless playing with a younger child.
We have two sets, so we can make longer snakes.
Need to play this game on the floor.


Mommy and Daddy's favorite game
If it were up to me, I'd burn Chutes and Ladders and Candyland. This game is so much "funner". It's different each time you play. My husband and I even played it by ourselves one night. Our four year old daughter absolutely loves it. Additionally, the cards are very thick and sturdy and will travel well.

Slithery fun for all..in every home should have at least one
I own it and I don't even have kids! (I do have two pet snakes, though.)

Another benefit of his besides those mentioned in the other reviews...Hisss is a good physical game too, because you have to stre-e-e-tch your body to place the cards in position when the snakes get long.

Here's a tip - buy two sets and play with 100 cards instead of 50. This makes even longer snakes possible and also gives you two of every head and tail card! Just make plenty of floor space available!



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Let's Go Fishin

Price: $10.58 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Product Description
Let's Go Fishin
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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #584 in Toys & Games
Size: one size
Color: one color
Brand: Pressman Toys
Model: 0055-06A
Released on: 2006-01-01
Dimensions: 11.63" h x 10.75" w x 2.00" l, .77 pounds

Features
Try to get the most fish in this classic action packed game
Deluxe plastic game base
21 colorful fish
1-4 players

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Editorial Review
The musical Let's Go Fishin' game is a test for the eyes, hands, ears, and patience. As the pond circles the base (to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat") see how many more colorful fish you can catch than your fellow players. The trick is that the fish are moving up and down as they circle, as well opening and closing their mouths. Can you time it just right and bring home dinner? This game for one to four players includes four fishing poles, the musical game base (which can rotate with or without music), 21 colorful fish, and complete instructions. Requires two AA batteries (not included). --Heather Hawkins

From the Manufacturer
Let's Go Fishin


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Customer Reviews
Fun Even For a Little One
My son was two when he got this for Christmas. It says 4 and up on the box,but I thought we'd give it a try. 4 might be the age when they can understand playing it as a game with a winner, but my two-year-old has no problem catching fish on his own.

The first time we took this out of the book, he played it for two solid hours! He loves to catch a fish and then tell you what color he caught and have you catch the same color. We also count them - "How many red fish did you catch? 1-2-3!" He's taken it to all his grandparents' houses and played it with anyone who will. He has played it every single day since Christmas.

I deducted one star because the fish are pretty thin plastic and even though we're careful, it's only a matter of time until we step on one and break it. It doesn't come with any extras. Also, for some reason, the box is really tight around the game and putting the game back in the box can cause the fishes' mouths to pop off (you put them right back on).

Overall, this was one of his favorite toys this Christmas.

Spins too fast
To clear up a few things: 1) The game uses 1 C battery, not 2 AAs. 2) There is no music as stated in the product description. 3) The fishing pole and fish are not magnetic as in other, smaller, wind-up versions of this game.

My biggest complaints are that it spins a little too fast, which means that the fish don't keep their mouths open for very long. And because the fishing pole is two plastic pieces with a small cone/cup shaped plastic knob (which is only a little smaller than the fish's mouths) instead of a magnet on a string as in the small, wind-up versions, catching fish isn't all that easy. It's not terribly hard, as I got the hang of it in a few minutes, but it's definitely not as easy as in the magnetic versions.

Lastly, the reason some people have trouble putting the game back into its box is because some of the fish are still in their "up" positions (sticking up, with their mouths open). You just need to rotate it manually until all fish are in their "down" positions. But be sure to only rotate it the way the thing normally rotates, though, otherwise you might damage it.

Also, I saw this at Target for less money.

My 2 year old granddaughter loves this game
My 2 year old granddaughter just loves this game. "Fishing time," she says. She has us (or whoever will listen) get it out two or three times a day. She catches the fish with the opposite end of the pole, but hey it works for her! She never seems to get tired of playing it and can play all by herself too, which is good for busy households. Grandpa and I like playing with her too! Good for eye hand coodination!


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Melissa & Doug Travel Memory Game

Price: $10.50 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Product Description
Choose from among fourteen fun themes, slide a card into the gameboard, and start looking for matches. This handy memory game includes one game board, seven double-sided game cards and a two-player scoreboard. There are no loose pieces and everything conveniently stores in the board. Great for travel! Measures 11.7" x 8.7" x 1.2".


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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #546 in Toys & Games
Color: N/A
Brand: Melissa & Doug
Model: 2090
Dimensions: 1.00" h x 1.00" w x 1.00" l, .1 pounds

Features
These fabulous, travel-style games bring new fun and convenience to old family favorites
Innovative flipping pieces won't get lost
Includes one game board, seven double-sided game cards and a two-player scoreboard
Great for the road¿and at home
Exceptional Quality and Value

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Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
These fabulous, travel-style games bring new fun and convenience to old family favorites with innovative flipping pieces that won't get lost! Includes one game board, seven double-sided game cards and a two-player scoreboard. Ages 5+


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Customer Reviews

Great design plus here's an idea for more cards
I have a 3yr old and a 1yr old so this game is fun for both of them. My 3yr old plays the memory game. My 1yr old likes to open and close the doors. I anticipate that my 3yr old will evenually memorize the cards but I'm pretty sure I could create my own new cards.
1) Trace a game card and cut out new card
2) Place blank card into wooden slot and then draw all the circles onto the card
3) Remove the card then place pairs of stickers over the circles
Voila! A new game card.

Another delightful toy from Melissa & Doug
This is a delightful, durable memory game that can be played in the car or trailer or at home. My grandchildren all love to get it out and play with it together or alone. The different cards give each child a "favorite" game board. I do wish I could buy more cards, as the children have started memorizing their favorites. Great toy!

Great for travel
This was a great game for the airplane. The kids (4 and 6) had fun with it and the pieces are all attached so they can't be dropped or lost.


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Mindflex Game

Price: $63.45 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Product Description
A lightweight headset containing sensors for the forehead and earlobes measures your brainwave activity. When you focus your concentration, a small foam ball will rise on a gentle stream of air. Relax your thoughts and the ball will descend. By using a combination of physical and mental coordination, you must then guide the ball through a customizable obstacle course–the various obstacles can be repositioned into many different configurations. Mindflex™ combines advanced technology with the power of thought to create an interactive experience unlike any other– a game where players compete in the ultimate mental marathon!

For ages 8 and up.
Requires 4 "C" and 2 "AAA' batteries.


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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #98 in Toys & Games
Color: White and Blue
Brand: Mattel
Model: P2639
Released on: 2009-07-28
Dimensions: 10.50" h x 6.00" w x 15.75" l, 4.45 pounds

Features
Mindflex, the new mental acuity game from Mattel, makes that dream a reality
Mindflex combines advanced technology with the power of thought!
A game where players compete in the ultimate mental marathon
The various obstacles can be repositioned into many different configurations
Finalists for 10th Annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Mindflex--featuring a headset that reads your brain waves and a levitating foam ball--is the kind of game that must be seen to be believed. Recommended for players aged eight and older, the game begins when you strap on the headset so you can use your powers of concentration to move the ball around the game console and through a mind-bending obstacle course. A dial-in console lets you to keep the ball lifted on a cushion of air, but raising and lowering the ball must be accomplished by alternating concentrating and relaxing your mind.

Headset Measures your Brain Waves
Tired of games that depend on the roll of a die or lucky draw? With the help of advanced technology, Mindflex introduces a whole new way to play--by using the power of your mind!

You'll feel like a character in a science fiction movie as you strap on the headset, connect the clips to your ear lobes, and align the metal forehead sensor just above your left eyebrow. But even this strange accessory won't prepare you for the sight of a foam ball quivering five inches above the game console!

Move the Ball with the Power of your Mind
Skeptics will be quick to point out that the console's moveable fan nozzle holds the ball aloft on a cushion of air. However, as players learn to alternately focus and relax their minds, the ball will respond by rising and falling. An instruction manual provides various concentration and relaxation techniques to try such as math problems or visualization and practice exercises.

Once you feel like you've mastered the art of telekinesis, you can test your mental acuity with five challenging games designed for groups of one to four players. Use the game console to select your game, set the difficulty level, and track your scores.

Design a Mind-Bending Obstacle Course
A variety of hoops, hurdles, funnels, and a teeter-totter can be positioned however you choose on the game console. Players use their minds to move the ball under, over, or through the obstacles. Several games test speed, while another challenges players to lift a ball up and through a funnel, shooting it across the game console to score points.

While Mindflex's advanced technology is sure to intrigue, mastering the games may prove difficult for some. Because concentration techniques will vary from person to person, the game rewards patience and a willingness to experiment. Fans of mazes and brain teasers will appreciate the mental challenge, and creative types will like designing the obstacle courses.

Mindflex's game console requires four "C" batteries (not included), and the headset requires three "AAA" batteries (not included). The four foam balls should be handled with care to keep their ability to levitate. Fortunately, the game console features an inner compartment for safe ball storage.

What's in the Box
Game console, headset, four foam balls, and various obstacles. (Batteries not included.)

From the Manufacturer
MINDFLEX Game: Have you ever dreamed of moving an object with the power of your mind? Mindflex, the new mental acuity game from Mattel, makes that dream a reality. A lightweight headset containing sensors for the forehead and earlobes measures your brainwave activity. When you focus your concentration, a small foam ball will rise on a gentle stream of air. Relax your thoughts and the ball will descend. By using a combination of physical and mental coordination, you must then guide the ball through a customizable obstacle course–the various obstacles can be repositioned into many different configurations. Mindflex combines advanced technology with the power of thought to create an interactive experience unlike any other– a game where players compete in the ultimate mental marathon. Requires 4 C batteries and 2 AAA Alkaline batteries.


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Customer Reviews

Great for my autistic son
I preordered this for my autistic son's 14th birthday and was happy that it arrived before his big day. The biggest praise I can give to this game is that it actually SLOWED MY SON DOWN and kept him in place for more than 5 minutes!!! He was fascinated with it and it instantly had him in tune with his speed, concentration, etc. He says it's the best gift he's ever received, and it gave US the gift of time while he actually occupied himself with something for an extended period on his own--thrilling!! He did have a temporary dent in his forehead where the sensor lay, although we checked the headband repeatedly to make sure that it didn't feel too tight. It would be easy for the components to get lost--we'd suggest putting balls and obstacle pieces into a zip-lock bag and returning everything to its original box each time. I think that a toy that can help special needs kids tap into more awareness of their own space and rhythms is a wonderful thing.

This toy might be a life-changing device
If you know the premise of the toy, skip to the second paragraph. This toy takes a measure of brain activity in the left frontal lobe and, based on the amount of activity there, sends power to a fan (high power when high; low or off when low). This raises a foam ball in the air and a dial can be turned with the hands to move the ball through an obstacle course that arrange with detachable pieces.

I read the other reviews. They make some good points. This toy could get boring fast. The headset does get uncomfortable after about 10 minutes. The guy who said that all it does is measure stress is way off-base. He is right that the ear clips are used to complete a circuit, but that is not all this toy does. After playing it for awhile, I can say it responds negatively to stress (i.e., the ball lowers and the fan turns off). I'm basing that off of the fact the fan tended to turn off when I would get worried about it turning off. If it was responding to stress, the power should have increased.

So why am I recommending this toy? Because studies have shown that if you can increase frontal lobe activity through exercises like this, you can increase objective measures of concentration (e.g., amount of time engaged with a task) and decrease measures of impulsivity. And not just for the task where the skill was trained. So a child who got adept at playing this game should also pay better attention in school, likely increase their reading comprehension, do better on homework, etc.

My recommendation is that, if this is something that is interesting to you, you buy this toy for your child and that you play it with them. Set performance goals with them and give them some sort of reward for meeting and exceeding those goals. Start small. At first, get a stopwatch and see how long they can keep the ball in the air. After that, see if they can start to raise and lower the ball a couple of times, then see how many times they can pass it through one of the hoops. And take data the whole time. Chart their data in some way so they can see the progress they are making.

But get this toy!!! In labs where they do this sort of therapy, children with ADHD have shown serious improvement in functioning. Some kids are able to get off meds altogether.

If you want to do a little extra research before purchasing, go to wikipedia and search neurofeedback. There's a good synopsis there with links to some peer-reviewed research at the bottom.

Scott Herbst, Ph.D. (in behavioral psychology)

Interesting, but not great.
I think this is more of a biofeedback machine than any sort of game. You only control how high the ball rises and lowers (the pressure of the air stream). Moving it around the ring and through the obstacles is done by turning the knob on the base. Takes a ton of batteries, makes a lot of noise, and some times seems more off in it's readings than it's on. Seems to work backwards for a friend of mine (concentrating lowers the ball instead of raising it). Interesting for about 30 minutes and you probably won't use it again. Lots of small and fragile plastic parts for the obstacle course. The different "games" aren't really all that different. Worth about $30 rather than the $80 they want for it.


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Qwirkle Board Game

Price: $17.95 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Product Description
Our tactile wooden block game combines the logic and strategy of Set® with the creative multi-maneuver game play of Scrabble®. Easy-to-learn rules mean youll be creating columns and rows of matching colors and shapes in no time! Look for opportunities to score big by placing a tile that touches multiple pieces and matches both shapes and colors; the player with the most points wins. 108 blocks.


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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #30 in Toys & Games
Brand: MindWare
Model: 32016
Dimensions: 12.00" h x 2.00" w x 12.00" l, 2.00 pounds

Features
2-4 players
ages 6 and up
45 minutes
Games Magazine Award: Best Family Game Runner-up 2007
Mensa Best Mind Game Award Winner 2007; Major Fun Award Winner 2007

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Customer Reviews

Fantastic, smart game
I purchase this for a six year old nephew, and the whole family joined in to break in this game. It was easy to understand, but challenging. My nephew really enjoyed the game, but it was hard for the adults not to be competitive when playing. The game is fun, and it makes you want to out-think the opponents.

From what I hear, my brother's family has been playing the game almost daily since my nephew received it. What better reception could there be for a game?

This game is money well spent. I believe that it will help my nephew develop logical thinking skills and strategy development. The fact that he is smiling all the while, is icing on the cake.

Excellent game play, but extremely poor production value
Qwirkle has excellent game play and I have enjoyed playing it with friends many times (using their copies). It's a bit like Scrabble, but without the letters. However, this current production run (from China) is extremely poor and I would highly recommend waiting to purchase this game until production values have improved. The blocks sometimes have chips / gouges in them. The paint used is extremely thin and lacks glossiness. You can see the black paint under the stamped shapes. The shapes are not always centered on the block and some of the shapes are incompletely stamped (i.e. part of a star's point may be missing). I have seen versions of Qwirkle from its first production run and these are of much higher quality. Yet you pay the same price. So despite its excellent game play, I would recommend not purchasing this game until production values are vastly improved.

Love it for all ages
As a mom with 6 kids of different ages, I look for games that my younger ones can play but that don't make me crazy with boredom (ie CandyLand, Chutes and Ladders) My 4 year old can only make it through 1/2 a game, the end gets too complex for him, but my 7, 10, and 12 year old boys love it, as do my in-laws and everyone else who has played it with us. I like games that only take minute to explain and start playing but that have enough strategy to keep the mind occupied. Also at 30-45 minutes a round, it's enough of a distraction but doesn't take hours to play. The game consists of wooden tiles with 6 different shapes and colors and that's it. Very durable, my 4 year old loves to build Qwirkle castles. I recommend this game. My other favorites are Blokus, Othello and Rummikube, all the same genre, fun, easy to explain and play and yet a challenge.


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Melissa & Doug Deluxe 10-Piece Magnetic Fishing Game

Price: $7.95 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Product Description
Can you "catch" all these colorful sea creatures, then put them back where they belong' Redesigned artwork brings new life to these much-loved, creative magnetic games. Includes beautiful board with 10 magnetic pieces and magnetic wand. Measures 11.8" x 9.1" x .6".

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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #339 in Toys & Games
Brand: Melissa & Doug
Model: 3778
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: 8.27" h x .39" w x 11.81" l, 1.76 pounds

Features
Colorful magnetic fishing game comes to life with redesigned artwork
Special magnetic wand magically captures puzzle pieces on the game board
Fun and challenging way to develop hand-eye coordination, visual perception and fine motor skills
10 removable pieces

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Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Redesigned artwork brings new life to these much-loved, creative magnetic games! Ages 3+ 12 x 9 10 pcs each


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Customer Reviews

So much fun!
My nine month old thought that this was the best thing ever! Magnet on fishing rod easily grabs the pieces, making it great fun and not overly challenging. Only complaint is that he chewed the pieces and some of the coating easily came off. Overall, lots of fun for hours. A must have!

Quiet fun!
I bought this for my almost-2 year old niece. She and her 4 year old sister both enjoy playing with it and, according to my sister, it provides some welcome QUIET play time (so many toys lately come complete with loud, electronic NOISE).

Recommended!

fishing
The kids love using the magnet fishing pole and discussing their "catch". The only problem I have encountered is how much the 3 yr old loves to twirl the fishing pole causing much potential for disaster.


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LEGO Creationary Game (3844)

Price: $34.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. detail

Product Description
Creationary from LEGO Games: A new way to play! Introducing LEGO® Games, the worlds first collection of games that you build, play and change. With the unique buildable LEGO Dice and changeable rules, LEGO Games is a great way of having fun together with family and friends. Roll the LEGO® Dice to select one of four exciting building categories: vehicles, buildings, nature or things. With three levels of difficulty you can show off your building skills, while the others guess what you are creating. A great game for family and friends to test your imagination, creativity, building and guessing skills to the max. An interactive game for 3 8 players. Game play approximately 30-60 minutes. Contains: # 1 buildable LEGO Dice # 1 LEGO minifigure # 1 LEGO microfigure # 96 cards # 1 rule booklet


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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #80 in Toys & Games
Brand: LEGO Games
Model: 4568231
Dimensions: 10.71" h x 2.64" w x 17.01" l,

Features
1 buildable LEGO Dice, 1 LEGO minifigure & 1 LEGO microfigure
1 rule booklet
96 cards
3 to 8 players
341 pieces

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Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Roll the LEGO® Dice to select one of four exciting building categories: vehicles, buildings, nature or things. With three levels of difficulty you can show off your building skills, while the others guess what you are creating. A great game for family and friends to test your imagination, creativity, building and guessing skills to the max.


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