Showing posts with label stacking games. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stacking games. Show all posts

9/23/2010

Rainbow Timber - DISCONTINUED - a great game for the whole famliy Review

Rainbow Timber - DISCONTINUED - a great game for the whole famliyIf you are familiar with the game Jenga, then you will understand why I call Rainbow Timber "Jenga with Attitude."Like Jenga, the object of the game is to remove pieces from the tower without causing it to topple over.However, by adding the colored die, the game is taken to another level - one requiring a higher level of reasoning skill and greater dexterity.

Further, Rainbow Timber adds an element of chance that is not present in Jenga.In my opinion, that aspect of the game also makes it more suitable as a game to play with younger players.Because each player must remove a piece matching the color showing when the die is rolled, younger players may feel they are on a more level playing field.Yes, the thought process and reasoning to determine which piece will be the most appropriate to remove still exists.And yes, adults may have an advantage based on those skills.But by adding the element of chance, younger players may feel they have a better opportunity to compete and win.

This game is rated for age 6 and above.However, I believe that younger children, perhaps as young as 3, could enjoy this game if an adult was playing it with them.As with other toys, one would have to gauge the maturity level and the attention span of the child to determine whether it is suitable.

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Product Description:
You just have to play this game to believe it.This is a rare game that really is for the whole family. We added color to this classical stacking game and a unique twist on how it is played. Each player rolls the dice, and moves a block to the corresponding color. The last person to move a block without the tower tumbling is the winner.Several variations of play keep this game interesting for everyone. Contains 55 colorful wooden pieces.

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7/23/2010

Little Garden Pegging Game Review

Little Garden Pegging GameI purchased the Haba Junior Peg Board at the same time for [...]. I was surprised when they both arrived and were pretty much the same size. The Junior Peg Board was listed for ages 1 1/2 at the time I purchased it, but I still don't let my just turned two year old child play with it unsupervised. It has since been changed to 2 1/2.

As far as the little flower garden, here's my opinion:

Pros:Cute

Cons: Way too expensive for what you get. They should have made it a bit larger. Half the pieces to this toy are choking hazards. I bagged that half up and figure my child can use them when three or older. The holes are small enough on the pieces that they can get stuck easily on little fingers. I keep this toy out of reach and only bring it down for supervised play.

Basically, if your two year old explores by putting things in their mouth occasionally or puts their fingers in holes, this is not the toy for you.It's a toy that I look at and want to kick myself for spending the money on.

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Product Description:
Zealous little hands arrange the pieces into a summery garden: flowers bloom, a butterfly flutters by.With kaleidoscope, mirror and glitter foil.25 pieces

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6/19/2010

Haba Land of Dragons Stacking Puzzle Review

Haba Land of Dragons Stacking PuzzleThese are the best blocks I have ever come across. The "stacking" part is what really sets these blocks apart from others. These keep my 1 year old son entertained for long periods and provides calm play time for him. The quality is the best I have seen. THey kinda remind me of a nostalgic toy that I would have had as a child. Certainly this is one of those treasured toys that I will hold on to forever. It's a keeper. I have since ordered 3 more toys from HABA.

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Product Description:
For small children, Land of Dragons is an imaginative building game that furthers their motor response system. Older children can use the blocks in combination with their own blocks. The beech wood set includes 27 pieces plus a frame.

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