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#1
Rating details & item highlights
- value4.2 out of 5
- quality4.2 out of 5
- broad age appeal4.2 out of 5
- length of play4 out of 5
- OPERATION GAME WITH MODERN UPDATES: You’re—BZZZT!—basically a doctor! This edition of the easy to play Operation game combines what families love about the classic kids game with exciting fresh features
- 2 THRILLING WAYS TO PLAY (AGAIN AND AGAIN): Now with 2 game modes for endless play! Little doctors can enjoy classic gameplay in Hospital mode or race to beat the clock Emergency mode
- ALL-IN-1 GAMEBOARD AND CARRYING CASE: The board folds up into a handled case, so kids can carry it like a doctor’s kit! For easy storage, this portable game also has a drawer to help keep pieces from getting lost
- FIRST-EVER SOUND EFFECTS AND LIGHT-UP NOSE: Yow! Ah-choo! Burp. When kids touch the cavity’s sides in Emergency mode, Cavity Sam reacts with funny sounds. In Hospital mode, get the buzzer and his nose lights up
- CAVITY SAM GETS A MAKEOVER: Same lovable patient, adorable fresh look! Humorously reimagined with hilarious details, Cavity Sam also features updated cavities (like a squiggly shaped one!) for added challenge
- 12 WACKY, RELATABLE AILMENTS: Includes old favorites plus modern ailments, such as Glued to His Phone and Frog in His Throat, sure to tickle today’s kid’s funny bone! All are larger than in previous editions
- Suggested Age: 6 Years and Up
- Type of Game: Educational Games
- Playing Time: 30 Minutes
- CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
- Number of Players: 1 or More Players
- Educational Focus: Biology, Science
#2
Rating details & item highlights
- broad age appeal4.6 out of 5
- length of play4.5 out of 5
- value4 out of 5
- quality3.8 out of 5
- FUN FAMILY GAME FOR KIDS: Remember playing the original Trouble board game as a kid? Introduce a new generation to classic Trouble gameplay with this Trouble game for kids
- EASY TO LEARN AND SET UP: The Trouble game is easy to play and quick set up. The object of the game is simple: the first player to get all of their game pieces around the board wins
- POWER UP SPACES: The game instructions include options for classic Trouble gameplay or a version with Power Up Spaces for a more challenging game
- POP-O-MATIC BUBBLE: In this beloved children's board game, players press and pop the plastic bubble to roll the die. The iconic Pop-o-Matic die roller is fun to press, and it keeps the die from getting lost
- BOARD GAMES FOR FAMILY: Adults and kids can play this family board game together. It's a fun indoor game for playdates and a great choice for Family Game Night
- GREAT GIFTS FOR GIRLS AND BOYS: Classic board games make entertaining family gifts for kids ages 5 and up
- Suggested Age: 5 Years and Up
- Type of Game: Classic Games
- Playing Time: 30-60 Minutes
- CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
- Number of Players: 2-4 Players
- Educational Focus: Social Skills
#3
Rating details & item highlights
- broad age appeal4.8 out of 5
- value4.8 out of 5
- length of play4.7 out of 5
- quality4.5 out of 5
- RULE THE GRID 4 THE WIN: With this classic Connect 4 game, featuring a sleek modern style, players go head-to-head as they try to get 4 of the same color discs in a row to win
- EXCITING STRATEGY GAME: Challenge a friend to rule the grid! Strategy drives the competition in this Connect 4 board game. Line 'em up, block opponents, and be the first to get 4 in a row to win
- MODERN STYLE & COOL COLORS: The Connect 4 Classic Grid kids game takes the popular game one step further with a sleek style and cool colors to keep players glued to the grid
- 3 WAYS TO PLAY: Choose classic Connect 4 gameplay, the free-for-all Connect 4 Frenzy variation, or a third option that lets players drop a disc or eject one from the bottom with the pop-out feature
- EASY, FAST, AND FUN GAME FOR FAMILIES: Easy to learn and simple to set up, the Connect 4 Classic Grid family game for 2 players is a fast-playing favorite
- FUN GIFTS FOR GIRLS AND BOYS: Strategy Games are excellent gifts for families or gifts for kids that love playing classic board games.
- Suggested Age: 6 Years and Up
- Type of Game: Classic Games
- Playing Time: 20 minutes
- Number of Players: 2 Players
- Educational Focus: Social Skills
- Includes: Tokens
#4
Rating details & item highlights
- value4.9 out of 5
- length of play4.9 out of 5
- quality4.9 out of 5
- broad age appeal4.8 out of 5
- Play a card from your hand, and place a chip on a corresponding space on the game board - when you have five in a row, it’s a SEQUENCE
- Each player or team tries to score the required number of five-card SEQUENCES before their opponents
- Exciting gameplay develops STEM skills like strategy and is easy enough for children while still being challenging for adults
- Includes a BONUS card game - SEQUENCE Stacks! Play the cards from your hand or the top card from your discard pile to create runs of 1-5 on the decks in the middle - complete the run to capture the SEQUENCE!
- Recommended for ages 7 and up, SEQUENCE is for 2-12 players while SEQUENCE Stacks is played with 2-6 players - it's great fun for the whole family!
- Suggested Age: 7 Years and Up
- Type of Game: Party Games
- Playing Time: 30 Minutes
- CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
- Number of Players: 2-4 Players
- Educational Focus: Problem Solving
#5
Rating details & item highlights
- broad age appeal4.3 out of 5
- value4.1 out of 5
- length of play3.9 out of 5
- quality3.9 out of 5
- Players swipe treats from Granny's tray and push the button on her chair - you never know when she will wake up and send her teeth soaring!
- Bright, high-quality playing pieces
- Unique gameplay that will be sure to create giggles!
- No batteries required
- For 2-4 players, ages 4 and up
- Suggested Age: 4 Years and Up
- Type of Game: Action Games
- Playing Time: 5-15 Minutes
- CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
- Number of Players: 2-4 Players
- Educational Focus: Fine Motor Skills
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