14 best games for 8 year olds

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Gravity Maze is one of ThinkFun's most popular stem toys for boys and girls, and was a Toy of the Year Award winner in 2017, in the Specialty Category. It's a gravity powered maze game that comes with 60 challenges of increasing difficulty, from beginner to expert, and makes a great birthday or holiday present for kids who like puzzles, smart games and challenging activities. Gravity Maze is made with high quality components, and comes with a very clear and easy to understand instruction manual - you'll be able to play within minutes of opening the box. Like all of ThinkFun's games, Gravity Maze has an educational aspect - it's built to develop critical thinking skills and tie into STEM subjects like science and engineering. Playing through the increasingly difficult brain teaser style challenges will sharpen your mind by improving logical reasoning, spatial reasoning and planning skills, all through fun gameplay. Like all of ThinkFun's games, it also makes a wonderful addition to any homeschool curriculum.

• Trusted by Families Worldwide - With over 50 million sold, ThinkFun is the world's leading manufacturer of brain games and mind challenging puzzles
• Develops critical skills – Playing your way through the challenges builds spatial reasoning and planning skills, and is partly an engineering and building toy that provides a great stealth learning experience for young players
• What you get – Gravity Maze is a combination logic game, marble run, and STEM toy that's one of the best gifts you can buy for boys and girls age 8 and up It contains 60 challenges from beginner to expert, a game grid, 9 towers, 1 target piece, and 3 marbles
• Clear instructions – Easy to learn with a clear, high quality instruction manual You can start playing and solving right away
• Comes with multi-level challenges - Gravity Maze comes with 60 beginner to expert challenges that become increasingly difficult as you play through them

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the cube really light up when they building it correctly or is that just the video showing it was built correctly
Answer:	Target pieces contain red translucent plastic. If the laser hits the target, the Red plastic shows the laser light.
Question:	Gravity Maze looks like fun. Is it something for an older adult who likes puzzles?? Or just for kids
Answer:	To me, I think it can be for either adults or kids. Some of them might be very challenging for adults. I have a lot of fun playing.
Question:	Does the game get boring once you've done all the 60 challenges
Answer:	i Like it, its very Fun, and very beaultifull game, in some chalenges the dificult is very hard about Level 40-60
Question:	how long is gravity maze interesting for 10 year old
Answer:	It all depends on how into mazes the kid is. Adults are finding this game immensely interesting. The upper level challenges are quite tricky.

• WILDLY POPULAR ALL-AGES CARD GAME: TvB soared on Kickstarter, surpassing the initial goal by 2,400%! A sensation at the Indie Game Showcase at Emerald City Comicon!
• SURPRISINGLY STRATEGIC: Basic gameplay is easy to master but the Action Cards shift the game into unpredictable territory. Exciting up to the very last card!
• CREATED BY A KID, PERFECT FOR EVERYONE: Alex dreamed up TvB at age 7, but this crazy, fun strategic food fight is a smash with kids and adults alike! Ideal for ages from 7-77.
• EASY TO LEARN AND QUICK TO PLAY: Takes only a few minutes to learn. Gameplay runs 10-15 minutes. Optimal for 2-4 players.

User questions & answers

Question:	Where do I buy the extention for more people to play
Answer:	Thanks for asking! We have sold out of the Foodie Expansion but have more on order and they will be for sale exclusively here on Amazon in late December or early January!
Question:	I'm 78. can i still play? what about when i turn
Answer:	It's definitely for all ages! I love it and I'm 50. My son created it when he was 7 and his grandparents love it and they are in their 80s.
Question:	I saw on a youtube video explaining the game of Taco vs Burrito that there is an expansion pack. Where can one buy the expansion pack
Answer:	Great Question - The Expansion Pack was for Kickstarter although we may be selling it via Amazon in the coming months. Thanks
Question:	Is it made in USA
Answer:	Thanks so much for asking! The product is made in China and I'd love to give you a little background that probably is too much information but thought some people might be interested as to how a 7-year-old made manufacturing decisions. There are card game manufactures in the US and most have extremely high minimum order quantities so when Alex (the then 7-year-old inventor) was first starting out with his Kickstarter he couldn't meet their minimum order quantities. We found an amazing company in China (The company's name is Bang Wee - Alex loved the name) who was willing to do smaller quantities and they were super supportive even though they knew he was only 7 years old. Since that initial Kickstarter the game has really taken off and Alex can order the larger quantities that a US manufacturer requires but he would still be a small fish for manufacturers who often work with big toy companies. He also knows that without Bang Wee he might not have ever been able to bring this product to life and they have been so good to him so he's decided to stay with that original manufacturer...although we make a point to review that every year and this year will go back to some US manufacturers to see if we can find a good fit. Also, finding manufacturers who work well with kids will be key (Alex is 9 now) as many people are not used to working with kids in manufacturing and thus Bang Wee has really shined in that regard. Also with the potential tariffs going in effect this month, Alex is learning a ton of about international trade which is such a great experience for him too. I mean how better to understand how tariffs work than to pay them yourself. We will update this Q&A if we do switch to a US Manufacturer.

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Created by a 7 year old named Alex

Alex loves games and decide to create his own. For TACO VS. BURRITO, he spent months dreaming up ingredients, planning and rethinking game play, and testing it thoroughly with people of all ages

When you buy TACO VS. BURRITO you are not only getting an amazing game that you’ll love but you are also helping a young entrepreneur get his business off the ground. Thank you!

• EXCITING CARD GAME OF QUESTIONS - Ask up to 10 questions to guess the animal on the Game Card! Is it a carnivore? Is it a domestic animal? Does it live in groups? Think hard, ask intelligent questions, use your clue cards wisely, and the be the first player to win 7 Game Cards!
• RIDICULOUSLY SIMPLE GAMEPLAY - Divide yourselves up in teams, ask up to 10 questions and try to guess your opponent’s Game Card. It's that simple!
• STRATEGISE YOUR WAY TO VICTORY - Make use of exciting features such as Clue Cards and Bonus Questions to plan your way to winning 7 cards. First to 7 cards wins it all
• PLAY IT ANY TIME ANY PLACE - One game set includes 50 Game Cards, 6 Clue Cards and a handy box to store it all. The box size is portable & travel friendly. Your child can become an instant champion by playing at family game night, gatherings, plane trips and more!
• PERFECT GIFT FOR KIDS - Age appropriate content and gameplay that focus on building key skills in young learners.This game is for 2-6 Players.
• FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY - This is the most exciting game you’ll find for Family Game Night, filled with amazing content that can be thoroughly enjoyed by all ages – from 6 to 99!

User questions & answers

Question:	Hi...could I use this for an impromptu online class
Answer:	I like this educational product. Kids like to play a game with Q&A. Cards have clues and facts about topics that are interesting. After the answer is guessed correctly, the bottom of the card has a thought question that a little tricky at times. Fun to figure out. Recommended. Can be used as part of a lesson.
Question:	I see from one of the reviews about animals, that misinformation is given on some of these cards. has the company corrected these errors
Answer:	Well when I read the "Cape Town" card, one of the buzzwords was Asia. Um, it is not in Asia, so I read Africa as the buzzword instead.
Question:	Is there an expansion pack for the cities game? We love the game, but need new cities to keep the game fun. We've learned 90% of the answers already
Answer:	With the game, I got a card that said Get 10 Cities Around the World cards for free, so there are those 10 additional cards you can get. The thing I am confused about is that they provided a download to the 10 cards as oppose to actual cards. I could print them out, but they would be different then the cards which came with the additional game.
Question:	Will this fit in a stocking
Answer:	Hi - Yes it should fit!

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SUPER FUN FAMILY GAME!

This is the most exciting game you’ll find for Family Game Night, filled with amazing content that can be thoroughly enjoyed by all ages – from 6 to 99!

BEST GIFT EVER!

Best option right here! Guess in 10 is an ever growing popular range of games that will help children build communication skills and expand their general knowledge, all while having a blast!

50 GAME CARDS & OVER A DOZEN THEMES!

With 50 exciting Game Cards in every box, get ready for hours of fun! Guess in 10 has over a dozen themes including Animals, Countries, Dinosaurs, States of America, and many more!

WHAT'S INSIDE GUESS IN 10 ANIMAL PLANET

• FAST-PACED, FUN MATH GAME loved by teachers, families, kids, and grown-ups alike. Enjoy at your next family game night or as a classroom or homeschool learning game.
• TEACHER'S CHOICE GOLD AWARD WINNER. Educational games are evaluated by a panel of teachers and selected for "exceptional quality and outstanding performance in the classroom and at home!"
• IMPROVE MENTAL MATH SKILLS. Practice multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, and square roots. Great brain game training for kids and adults!
• INCLUDES 100 NUMBER CARDS chosen for optimal fun, with more easy-to-use lower numbers. Some larger numbers and prime numbers are excluded.
• PERFECT FOR 2 - 6 PLAYERS, AGES 9 - 109. Adaptable rules for younger players and solo play, too. Takes just 15 minutes to play. So much fun, kids will want to play again and again! Made in Michigan.

User questions & answers

Question:	Would this math game be good for Freshmen in Highschool
Answer:	Yes. This game is great for any age group. You just customize for age.
Question:	Is it possible to play with just addition and subtraction, or do my kids have to be familiar with all the operations
Answer:	Hi! It’s definitely possible to play that way. I would also just recommend that you remove all cards over 30 from the deck so that it’s easier and more likely to be able to make equations with just addition and subtraction.
Question:	Is there always a “solution” on the “board” or are there times when everyone is stumped and you need to re-deal some cards
Answer:	Given the huge number of ways that equations can be made, there is almost always a solution somewhere on the board, and it's usually a pretty straightforward one. However, if for any reason players are stumped and can't spot the equation, the rules stipulate that you can deal 3 more cards to the center of the table. With 12 cards instead of 9 now on the board, it's incredibly unlikely there wouldn't be an equation somewhere in there.
Question:	It says it comes with “100 number cards chosen for optimal fun.” So does that mean it’s just 0-99? Or are some numbers missing or doubled
Answer:	Hello! For "optimal fun", we've chosen our 100 number cards so that there are more of the easier-to-use lower numbers, such as 0 - 10, and we also removed some of the more difficult-to-use larger numbers, like 85. We've also left out many tricky prime numbers, like 97. We've found that doing this makes for a better mental math experience!

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Proof! Math Game

Proof! is an award-winning, fast, fun, and addicting math game that the whole family can enjoy! Work that mental math magic as you race to find creative equations hidden among nine number cards. Keep what you find and collect the most cards to win!

MAKE AN EQUATION!

Quick! Find an equation among the nine number cards on the table.

SHOUT THE RESULT!

Once you've got one, shout the result before anyone else!

SHOW YOUR PROOF!

Tell everyone the proof! If your math adds up, keep the cards you used.

KEEP THE CARDS!

Deal more and keep going! When the deck runs out, the player with the most cards wins!

What's in the Box

• 100 number cards chosen for optimal fun!
  • For a better mental math experience, there are more of the easier-to-use lower numbers, such as 0 - 10.
  • We've also removed some of the more difficult-to-use larger numbers, like 85.
  • And, we've left out many tricky prime numbers, like 97.
• Instructions with game play options, including solo play and modifications for kids of all ages and levels!
  • Play with numbers up to only 20, 30, or 50 (you get the idea).
  • Play with 12 cards on the table rather than 9.
  • Play without multiplication, division, or square roots as needed.

Award-Winning, Teacher Approved!

We are honored to have received a Teachers' Choice Award! Selected by a panel of teacher evaluators who test various educational items, winners are products of "exceptional quality and outstanding performance in the classroom and at home!"

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Wonky is the fun-filled card game of building wobbly towers with odd-shaped blocks. Trip up your opponents as you stack a large block on a small one and make the tower wobble! Then watch your friends & family squirm as they place the next block. When it's your turn - reverse play for payback! Be the first player to get rid of all your cards without toppling the tower and you win! Wonky: The Crazy Cubes Card Game makes a lot of family fun!.

• NEW Game for family game night
• Unique Wonky blocks make stacking fun & challenging
• Light strategy + topply tower building = a lot of family fun!

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Wonky - The Crazy Cubes Card Game!

- New Game for family game night

- Light strategy + topply tower building = a lot of family fun!

-Nine blocks have never been so much fun!

Perfect for Family Game Night! Fun for the WHOLE Family

Wonky is the fun-filled card game of building wobbly towers with odd-shaped blocks. Trip up your opponents as you stack a large Wonky block on a small one and make the tower wobble! Then watch your friends & family squirm as they place the next block. When it’s your turn – reverse play for payback! Be the first player to get rid of all your cards without toppling the tower and you win! These nine odd-shaped cubes make a lot of crazy fun!

Award Winning Wonky-The Crazy Cubes Card Game!

-Creative Child Magazine Awards:

2015 Game of the year are

-NAPPA (National Parenting Publication Awards)

-Tillywig Toy & Media Awards - Best Family Fun Award

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Mrs. Plumpert's prized pot pie has gone missing, and now it's a chicken Chase to crack the case! In Outfoxed, you move around the board to gather clues, then use the special evidence Scanner to rule out suspects. You have to work together quickly because the guilty fox is high-tailing it towards the exit! Will you halt the hungry hooligan before it flies The coop or will you be Outfoxed?

• A cooperative whodunit game
• Contains rules of play and in Spanish
• Ages 5 and up
• Playing time: 20 -30 minutes
• 2 to 4 players

User questions & answers

Question:	The decoder never displays the green circle on the clue cards. is this a defect? our version has green circles and white background on the cards
Answer:	I don't have it in front of me, but it fits in one of the cubes of my daughter's bookcase. Maybe 10x10x2? It's not huge.
Question:	Can this game be played repeatedly? Or is it played one time and the process is always the same
Answer:	Copyright 2016 PlayMonster LLC 1400 E. Inman Pkwy., Beloit, WI 53511 USA Made in China
Question:	Is this too long for a smart 9 year old
Answer:	No, it would be entirely too easy and juvenile for a 12 year old.
Question:	I recently purchased and provided for a Christmas gift. Upon opening we noticed duplicative clue cards. Does anyone else experience this
Answer:	The cards are geared towards kid friendly/age relatable content.

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Games for the Infinitely Imaginative

Gamewright was founded in 1994 by four parents whose kids wanted great games. From the start, our mission has remained clear: Create the highest quality family games with outstanding play-value. Guided by themes and experiences that transcend age and salted with a bit of irreverence, our games are designed to foster laughter, learning, friendship and fun.

Over the years our family has grown to over 150 games and countless happy players. The thousands of letters we receive from kids, parents, grandparents, and teachers tell us our hearts are in the right place. Thank you for inviting us into your home and for playing with Gamewright!

• FUN KIDS GAME-. Our customers say this Family Card Game is so much fun that you will LAUGH UNTIL YOU CRY! Kids and Adults- say that this game is A BLAST TO PLAY for everyone of all ages. It's Easy to Play. Simple to set up.
• AWARD WINNING GIFT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS-2020 Moms Choice Award For Excellence- The perfect gift for your 6-12 year old son, daughter, niece or nephew and grandkids/grandchildren. Combining the super popular card game fundamentals of Cards Against Humanity and Apples to Apples into one hilarious party game. Contains age appropriate content for a true family card game experience that you can enjoy playing on Family Game Night.
• WHATS IN THE BOX- The card game includes 465 Top Quality Cards-95 Question Cards-350 Answer Cards-10 Random Task Cards-10 Blank Cards but most of all it includes LOTS OF FUN! Priced Right for all Families to afford.
• LOTS OF LAUGHS-GUARANTEED-We guarantee that you will have so much fun and laughter playing Kids Create Absurdity, that if you do not like it just send it back for a full refund.
• BEST FAMILY BOARD GAME FOR 2020- Fun Kids Travel Game For Families. Kids Bored? Bring our Family game along with you on your vacation and travel , camping plans.

User questions & answers

Question:	Can i purchase extra cards for kids create absurdity game
Answer:	Hi we are currently making the first Expansion pack but there were some delays due to the pandemic, We are hoping to get it on time for Christmas but if not then early January it should be available. Thank you
Question:	Was this manufactured in the USA
Answer:	The back of the box reads, “Made in china “.
Question:	what's the dimensions of the cards? Is it the same as a standard deck of poker cards
Answer:	Hi Each card measures 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches, so yes same size as standard poker size cards and they are excellent quality as well
Question:	Can you play with 2 players
Answer:	Hi thank you for the question. Kids Create Absurdity is best played with 4-10 players. 3 Players would be the minimum you could play with. There has to be a judge in each round, so 2 players would not work. Thank you

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Interactive Card Game for the Entire Clan

Stepping away from technology to spend quality time as a family is essential. It can be challenging to find an activity that everyone will enjoy doing together, though. We solved that problem! Finally, a game for family game night that's created for the whole gang, young and old. The only downside is that you're going to be laughing so hard it might make you cry!

Take the Show on the Road

Keeping kids occupied when you're away from home will never be easier when you introduce them to Kids Create Absurdity. They love playing it, there's no complicated set up, and it fits in a bag or backpack. Take it with you on long road trips, to birthday parties, trips to the beach or lake, and more.

Helps Boost Kids Self-Confidence

There's no doubt this card game is gobs of fun, but it's educational too. You might be muttering to yourself, "Yeah, right, some funny, goofy card game is going to help my children with skill development too?" YES! They'll have a blast while simultaneously improving their self-confidence, social skills, listening skills, fine motor skills, memorization, focus, and sportsmanship.

Parents Decide How Silly the Game Gets

This card game is "clean," but also wacky, silly, and uber funny. That being said, we understand that what most people find amusing, others may not. That's perfectly fine! You can go through the cards before you let your kids play and pull out any that you deem inappropriate. We're confident that won't be many, if any, at all.

No Lengthy Setup or Confusing Instructions

Forget about batteries, power cords, hours of set up, annoying sounds, and lights. We keep things simple. Here's how to play: At the beginning of each round, the Big Cheese will ask a question from the blue question deck. Each player will answer with their silliest, wackiest, most absurd card from the orange deck. The Big Cheese selects the winning card, and then that player becomes the Big Cheese. Rinse and repeat.

Proud Winners of Multiple Awards

We knew that we hit a grand slam with this game with the droves of glowing reviews it was getting. We felt so proud and honored with the awards that followed. Kids Create Absurdity is the proud winner of the 2020 National Parenting Product Wild & Wacky Fun Award, 2020 Tillywig Toy Best Family Fun Award, and 2020 Mom's Choice Award For Excellence.

Makes the Best Gift Idea for Boys and Girls

Have you been racking your brain trying to come up with a gift idea that both boys and girls will enjoy? Look no further. Kids Create Absurdity is the gift that keeps on giving all year long. Plus, you can join in on the fun and play it with your kids!

100% Sidesplitting Entertainment

In our opinion, this is the greatest family card game on the market (ok, we're a tad biased). It's a blast to play and so much fun, that's what our customers tell us and we are 100% confident that you'll agree.

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This Party Pack version of Exploding Kittens is still the same family-friendly, easy-to-learn card game as the original, but we've chosen some of our favorite cards from Exploding Kittens and the Imploding Kittens expansion deck to let you play with up to 10 players!

In this highly-strategic, kitty-powered version of Russian roulette, players draw cards until someone draws an Exploding Kitten, at which point they explode, they are dead, and they are out of the game unless that player has a Defuse Card, which calms the volatile kittens using things like laser pointers, belly rubs, and catnip sandwiches. All of the other cards in the deck are used to move, mitigate, or avoid the Exploding Kittens.

Exploding Kittens is the most-backed crowd funded product in history…which we hate to brag about.

• The Party Pack is the same family-friendly party game as Exploding Kittens but now for up to 10 players! Double the players, double the strategery!
• More than 9 million copies sold, breaking records in kids games, adult games and everything in-between.
• A highly strategic, kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette. Basically, if you draw an Exploding Kitten, you lose and you are full of loser sad-sauce. If you don’t explode, YOU WIN! Congratulations, you are full of greatness!
• This “Game of the Year” award winner is the perfect holiday gift if you’re looking for board games for adults but want to be able to play fun games with your kids as well.
• "It's like UNO, except there are goats, magical enchiladas and kittens that can kill you." -CNN

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this mean each deck adds another player? Example i buy 2 decks, 7 people can play now
Answer:	Hey Rohit - to clarify, If you want to play with more than 6 players, you will need more than 1 core deck. The expansion pack only adds 1 additional player PER core deck. If we have answered incorrectly in the past or caused you any confusion, let us fix that for you! Please email our customer support team at [email protected] and we'll get you all sorted out. Hope that helps!
Question:	International shipping? It can't be that hard
Answer:	Hi K. Fritz! Click here to pre-order Imploding Kittens on Amazon wherever you are: explodingkittens.com/announcementThank you!!
Question:	How many total cards in the expansion
Answer:	Hey Devon! There are 20 cards in total which include 6 new actions PLUS a super secret surprise thingy (which is not a card and does not meow) =) Hope that helps!
Question:	Does it come with the remote control standard
Answer:	This game doesn't require nor does it come with any type of remote control because it is a card game. A very cool fun card game. Not sure what these people are referring to.

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Play with up to 10 Players!

Exploding Kittens is a highly-strategic, kitty-powered version of Russian roulette. It's also the most-backed crowd funded product in history which of course we hate to brag about.

This Party Pack version of Exploding Kittens has enough cards for 2 - 10 players, and the box plays kitty-themed dance music every time you open it!

Play with up to 10 Players

Scoff at your friends with their wimpy 5-player version of the game. You can play with 10 players! That's like a hundred more players!

Note: math is hard

All cards feature original art from The Oatmeal

And if they don’t make you smile, you probably have no soul.

New Super Powers

We’ve even thrown in a few cards from the Imploding Kittens expansion pack so you can explode your friends with gusto!

Music every time you open the box

Our team of high-tech engineers found a way to make the box play kitty dance music every time you open the box. Thanks nerds!

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This award-winning “teetering, wobbling, shifting, tipping, unbalanced, balance game” is a must-have for family game night, Take turns hanging the notched, rubber-tipped wire pieces from the tabletop stand. With each added piece, the balance shifts and the sculpture transforms. But watch out! One wrong move could send it all crashing down, Suited for 1-4 players, this game is guaranteed to appeal to kids and grownups alike! Besides being an exciting game to play, Suspend helps promote important developmental skills. Retrieving and placing the wire pieces helps refine fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, while the strategic thinking and logic involved in deciding where to place a piece helps brush up those problem-solving skills. Playing games also helps children make social-emotional connections and learn important concepts like taking turns, playing fair, and winning and losing gracefully. Our activity game for families is easy to set up and play. This hand-eye coordination game includes 24 game rods, wooden base, 4 frame rods, colored die, and wooden connector. For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.” Today, Melissa & Doug is proudly partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and help children build important life skills through play.

From the Manufacturer

From classic wooden toys to crafts, pretend play, and games, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose.



Since the company’s founding more than 25 years ago, Melissa & Doug has consistently delivered innovative products that inspire open-ended thinking, encourage kids to see new possibilities, and offer Countless Ways to Play. It’s part of a bigger vision to Take Back Childhood. Because by giving children a true childhood with the space and freedom to explore their world, we give them a path to realizing their full potential!

• Easy to play: Our activity game for families is easy to set up and play; this hand eye coordination game includes 24 game rods, wooden base, 4 frame rods, colored die, and wooden connector
• Exciting balancing game: The Melissa & doug suspend family game is a must have, award winning, and exciting balancing game for families; designed for 1 to 4 players, this game will have everyone hanging on the edge of their seats
• Multiple developmental benefits: Our suspend family game helps children develop hand eye coordination, cognitive skills, and interpersonal skills; it’s an exceptional screen free play option
• Great gift for ages 8 and up: The Suspend Family Game makes a great gift for kids ages 8 and up; Add the Melissa & Doug Classic Card Game Set for even more family game night fun
• The gold standard in childhood play: for more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that nbc news called “the gold standard in early childhood play.”
• 100 percent happiness guarantee: We design every toy to the highest quality standards, and to nurture minds and hearts; if your child is not inspired, give us a call and we'll make it right; our phone number is on every product

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this game appropriate for children with Ausberger's
Answer:	I also have a Grandson that has Ausberger, he is 11 yrs old. He does not play this as a game but just tries to balance the stack. He tires but of course loses his patience; doesn't stay on the game long but I do see he tries a little harder and stays longer on the game. I think 11 and older it would do well and a good coordination projection, helps his patience improve. pac
Question:	OK for a 5 year old
Answer:	Yes. My son had no problems playing at 4 years old.
Question:	Is it challenging and appropriate for adults
Answer:	I think it's perfect for young & old alike. Especially if u bought more sets or larger sets. I've had no problem getting it to stand up (as Donna had complain of) & the fun part about this is, it can be won by children as well as adults. Often, family games can give adults an edge but if u teach children to move slowly & think about there moves...they can easily be the winner. Gr8 learning tool for children that may be a bit too hyper. Teaches them to slow down & think!!! Hope this helps! :)
Question:	I have grandchildren, 3 & 6 yrs old. Will they both be able to play
Answer:	Yes but it might be frustrating for the 3 year old at first. My 6 and 9 year old granddaughters have really enjoyed this game. I personally think it is more suitable for older children, at least 6 years and up.

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Choosing the Best Toys

Increasingly, doctors and child development experts around the world are recognising the value of hands-on, imaginative play.

Research shows play promotes self-confidence, social and cognitive skills, resilience, and more.

And it is these skills that are crucial building blocks for success and personal fulfilment in adulthood.

Great Family Game

This exciting balance game for 1 to 4 players is fun for the whole family or for solo play!

Set It Up

Includes 24 game rods, wooden base, 4 frame rods, colored die, and wooden connector.

So Many Ways to Play

The game comes with several variations on the rules to try.

Countless Ways To Play

Experts say the best toys are those that encourage interaction. Our toys are designed to inspire engagement and connection with your child. Many even include enrichment ideas right on the packaging. Because kids who can imagine the possibilities become grown-ups who can make their dreams a reality!

Our Story

Melissa and Doug are real people (and parents of six) who are passionate about the power of play!

Our Mission

To ignite imagination and wonder so children discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose.

Our Toys

Made with quality and care, our toys inspire a world of discovery and hands-on learning.

Our Promise

The Melissa & Doug signature on every product is our commitment to the highest standards.

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The classic game of "What am I?" is now back with all-new cards, headbands, and art. It’s as easy as Pick, Place, Play! Pick your favorite headband (6 new themes to choose from!) and take a picture card without looking at the face of the card. Put the headband on and place the card in the headband so the illustration is facing all players. Then, play by asking questions with “yes” and “no” answers as you try to guess what’s on your card! It’s a race against the clock to be the first player to get three scoring badges to win.

• EXCITING NEW HEADBAND CHOICES: 6 fun, new headbands for players to choose from, including a cat, crown, unicorn, pirate and more!
• NEW CARDS AND ART ILLUSTRATIONS: Cards feature a brand-new art style and new items that the entire family will love.
• EXCITING FAST-PACED GAME: On your turn, flip over the timer and start asking yes/no questions to figure out the card shown in your headband!
• QUICK START, FUN AND ENGAGING: Just take the game out of the box, read the easy-to-follow instructions and get ready for some awesome Hedbanz action! For 2-6 player, ages 8 and up.
• Includes: 6 Headbands, 13 Scoring Badges, 69 Picture Cards, 3 Sample Question Cards, 1 Timer, Instructions

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Hedbanz

The classic game of "What am I?" is now back with all-new cards, headbands, and art. It’s as easy as Pick, Place, Play! Pick your favorite headband (6 new themes to choose from!) and take a picture card without looking at the face of the card. Put the headband on and place the card in the headband so the illustration is facing all players. Then, play by asking questions with “yes” and “no” answers as you try to guess what’s on your card! It’s a race against the clock to be the first player to get three scoring badges to win.

New Cards and Art!

Cards feature a brand-new art style and new items that the entire family will love.

Exciting Fast-Paced Family Game!

On your turn, flip over the timer and start asking yes/no questions to figure out the card shown in your headband!

New Headbands to Choose From!

Hedbanz now comes with 6 fun, new headbands for players to choose from! Players can choose from a cat, crown, unicorn, pirate and more.

Product description

It seems like it would be easy to name three flavors of ice cream-but can you do it under the pressure of 5 seconds twisting down, and with the other players staring at you? You have to be quick, so just say whatever comes to mind and risk silly answers slipping out. Because that would be funny, and we all like to laugh! It's all in good fun with this fast-paced game where you have to Just Spit it Out! For 3 or more players, ages 6 and up.

• A family version of the popular party game
• Read a card and give an answer. But you have to do it in 5 seconds
• Silly answers are sure to slip out, and the whole family will have fun with this easily-played game
• Includes 400 Questions on 200 Cards, 6 Pawns, 5-Second Twisted Timer, Game Board, Rules

User questions & answers

Question:	Where is this made in
Answer:	I think I saw some on ebay because I thought about buying replacement ones because we hate changing the colors of every turn and we wish it came with three pair
Question:	Would a 12 year old enjoy this game
Answer:	Thanks for asking! We have sold out of the Foodie Expansion but have more on order and they will be for sale exclusively here on Amazon in late December or early January!
Question:	How is this different from the other version without the board? Are the cards/questions the same or different
Answer:	It's definitely for all ages! I love it and I'm 50. My son created it when he was 7 and his grandparents love it and they are in their 80s.
Question:	Can just 2 people play? Or does it have to be
Answer:	Great Question - The Expansion Pack was for Kickstarter although we may be selling it via Amazon in the coming months. Thanks

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The game that SOUNDS easy, but can be a bit tricky!

It seems easy to name 3 ice cream flavors, but can you do it with time twisting down quickly?!

Just say what comes to mind...if it's not a right answer, maybe it'll be a funny one.

Fun for the whole family.

The twisted timer is the coolest!

5 Seconds has never been counted down in such an awesome way! The twisted timer makes a fun Zooooop sound when you turn it over, and the metal balls swirl down to keep time.

Keep score by moving along the board--be the first to the end to win.

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In today's hi-tech world, people have completely forgotten how to make The Cup and Saucer, The Witch's Broom, and Jacob's Ladder. Thank goodness for Cat's Cradle. This book's simple directions and ultra-clear instructional art are foolproof, so kids (and their parents) can reconnect their fingers to this classic activity.

• Learn how to make The Cup and Saucer, The Witch's Broom and Jacob's Ladder
• Comes with loop of multicolored string
• Includes a 36 page interactive journal with Klutz certified doodle starters
• Parents' Choice Award
• Recommended for children ages 6+
• Features five different string figures that are clearly illustrated
• Attached to the book is a tie-dyed string loop so all you need to bring is ten fingers

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this string stretchy
Answer:	I bought this product about 13-15 years ago, but as I recall the string was not stretchy. It had a nice texture to it ... my daughter used it for a few years (she's 25 now!). I also purchased it as a gift and it was well-received.
Question:	do boys like this too
Answer:	Boys or girls could like this and yet my son has no interest in it while me daughter really enjoys it. Would have to depend on the boy.
Question:	How long is the string
Answer:	The string is about 58" long. It is not the original string that came new with the book
Question:	does this come with the string? description says yes but some reviewers saying no
Answer:	When New, the book comes with a string. The item we have in our inventory does not include the string. It is a Used book and often when we get books like this, we do not receive the materials that are supposed to come with them. I can only speak for the item in our inventory, not those that other sellers have.

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Cat's Cradle

As long as there's been string, people have played string games. All over the world, people have amazed each other by turning an ordinary piece of string into a picture of something out of their everyday lives.

With this kit, you will learn how to make 5 string figures, including The Cup and Saucer, The Witch’s Broom, and Jacob’s Ladder.

With simple instructions and ultra-clear instructional art, each string picture is foolproof.

Cat’s Cradle comes with a never-ending loop of rainbow colored string.

What You Get

- A 35-page book of string games.

- 1 loop of multicolored string.

Crystal Clear Instructions

Easy-to-follow illustrations take you from the basic Cup and Saucer string figure to warm up your fingers all the way to Jacob's Ladder.

No matter your skill level, you will pick up some new string techniques to do alone or with a pal!

What You Can Make

5 classic string figures to master:

- Cup and Saucer.

- Eiffel Tower.

- Witch's Broom.

- Cat's Cradle.

- Jacob's Ladder.

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Product description:

SKYJO – This is the name of the new and exciting game from the publisher Magilano, promising fun and entertainment for many evenings to come. In card game SKYJO the goal is to collect as few points as possible over the course of several turns as after every round every player’s points are counted and added to his score. As soon as a player reaches 100 points or more the player with the fewest points wins. Collecting the fewest points means to look for low or even negative numbers. Further excitement is added by several special rules, which for example make it possible to remove several cards (and with it points) from the game – this can lead to unexpected turns. This motivates daring decisions that might even come back to bite, if the other players can counter faster than expected.

What is needed to play? Enough space for 12 cards in front of each player. A positive side effect: When playing, your hands are free, so you can count points or eat snacks. As the game rules are quite easy, small talk during your turns is no problem.

Recommendation:



● Suitable as family, adult, kids, travel and holiday game as well as birthday present and easter gift



● At least two players or more, the more players the more fun the game is



● Especially suited for children:
• Educational Gaming: Train arithmetic and concentration skills
• No directly competitive game: Every player plays for himself and there is no way to directly “harm” other players
• Hands free: The cards stay on the table and do not need to kept in one’s hands

• YOUR GOAL: Try to get as few points as possible through flipping, trading and collecting cards over the course of several rounds. This is only possible as long as a player has not uncovered all his cards, because then ends a round. So beware, keep a close eye on the game and be cautious and wary of the other player's actions!
• LOTS OF FUN for your friends and family. SKYJO is an entertaining card game that is lots of fun for kids and even older game enthusiasts (adults).
• FAST GAME START: Easy to learn game rules! Includes a short manual with pictures. Ideal for a short game in-between other activities and as staple game for exciting evenings. A turn-based and time flexible game.
• EDUCATIONAL GAMING: Count - Adding of up to 100 two-digit numbers. Estimate - Get used to chances. Concentration - Follow the course of the game and other player's turns.
• PLAYERS: For 2 - 8 players. AGE: From age 8 and up. GAME DURATION: about 30 minutes. LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian. CONTENTS: 150 game cards, 1 game notepad, 1 manual. Made in Germany.

User questions & answers

Question:	do you shuffle cards in between each hand or wait until cards run out
Answer:	We tend to shuffle the used cards after each hand, but I think you could also just wait until the cards run out.
Question:	Would 9 and 11 year olds be able to play this
Answer:	Absolutely. My 8 year old loves it, but it can be a long game so it may not be great for those who lose interest quickly.
Question:	Can you play this game with just 2 players or is it more difficult with
Answer:	Yes, you can play with 2 players and it is not more difficult. We do it all the time. My husband and I love this game and our 5 grandchildren love it as well. It is an easy game to teach them and it helps them learn strategic thinking. It's nice because we can help them if they need it since we can see their cards. Ages 4-8
Question:	I purchased this game; 3 of us have tried to read the directions and cant figure it out?? Can you give a brief description to help us play the game
Answer:	The instructions were challenging! 3 people gave up on them before we decided to take it step by step and play it out. I 2nd the YouTube suggestion, that’s how we learn to play most new games we get, but basically: Arrange 12 cards facedown (for every player) in 4 rows of 3. Each player starts by flipping 2 of their cards face up. All other cards are in a draw pile (Flip 1 up for a discard pile, too). The goal is to have the lowest total points at the end of the round, Each player takes a turn...they can either draw from the draw pile or discard pile. If they draw from the discard pile, they must replace it with one of the 12 cards in front of them...either facedown or faceup cards. If they draw from the draw pile, after seeing the card they must decide if they want to keep it or discard it, depending on how high or low the card is (for example, if you have a 12 showing in front of you, and you draw a 2, you definitely want to keep the 2 and would probably replace the 12 you have showing instead of risking an unknown face down card). If you do not keep the card, you discard it but then flip up one of your face down cards. You keep going around the table trying to have the lowest number of points (card value) at the end. Once a person flips over their last facedown card, then everyone else gets 1 more turn and the round is over. 1 fun quirk of the game, if you have the same card in a column of 3 (three 12s in the same column, for example) then you discard the entire column (all three 12s) and those points no longer count against you. We love this game but the instructions were hard to follow at first. Good luck!

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid 10 Second Challenge brings all the fun from the best-selling, award-winning book series to life! This game comes with everything you need to outwimp your friends and family. Play as your favorite character from the book series and race to be the first to get around the board. There are three categories of challenges: single player, categories and two-player. Will you be the Wimpy Kid Champion? Contents include 1 game board, 6 movers, 90 game cards, 3 blank game cubes, 1 sand timer, 1 bean bag ball, 1 label sheet and complete instructions. For 2-6 players, ages 8 and up.

From the Manufacturer

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 10 Second Challenge brings all the fun from the bestselling, award-winning book series to life. This game comes with everything you need to outwimp your friends and family. Play as your favorite character from the book series and race to be the first to get around the board. There are three categories of challenges: single player, categories and two-player. Can you be the Wimpy Kid Champion? This game includes: 1 game board, 6 movers, 90 game cards, 3 blank game cubes, 1 sand timer, bean bag ball, complete instructions and label sheet. For 2-6 players ages 8 and up.

• Be the Wimpy Kid Champion by completing exciting challenges before time runs out!
• Fast-paced, active gameplay keeps everyone involved
• Includes 90 game cards with original illustrations by author Jeff Kinney
• Great for every Wimpy Kid fan
• For 2-6 players, ages 8 and up

User questions & answers

Question:	Can anyone play or do you have to have read the books
Answer:	Hello, thank you for the question. The game comes with 1 Game Board, 6 Movers, 90 Game Cards, 3 Blank Dice, 1 Sand Timer, 1 Ball, 1 Label Sheet and Complete Instructions needed for playing through the game. For a few of the challenges some common household objects may be needed such as a pencil or shoe. Thank you and please let us know if you have any other questions!
Question:	Where is this made
Answer:	Hello Mary B, The game material is made of board. There are some plastic components such as the sand timer. Here’s a link if your interested in seeing components as well as instructions for the game. https://youtu.be/g55Z0ZTvF2M Thank you for question. Best Wishes
Question:	Does the game come with all the props? ex: Ball, dice or do you have to look for the props through out your household
Answer:	Dear, It will be in stock in the later this month.
Question:	Is the game board or a piece of plastic
Answer:	No, remains on, what safe guards it from burning up, I couldn't say.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid 10-Second Challenge by Pressman

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 10-Second Challenge brings all the fun from the book series to life! This game comes with everything you need to outwimp your friends and family. Play as your favorite character from the book series and race to be the first to get around the board. There are three categories of challenges: single player, categories and two-player. Will you be the Wimpy Kid Champion?

Play as your favorite character!

Choose one of the six characters as your mover, place it at the start, and let the outwimping begin! Players take turns rolling the die and moving around the board, completing challenges along the way.

Active gameplay with 3 categories of challenges

On each turn, players draw a challenge card and determine if they will accept the challenge or pass it to the next player. Challenges can be single player, categories, or two-player. Successfully complete a card to move ahead as indicated, but fail and you'll have to go back one space.

Becoming the Wimpy Kid Champion

The last four spaces on the game board are 'no' spaces. On your turn, instead of rolling the number cube, you just pick up the top challenge card and take the challenge or pass it on. You may move forward only by completing a challenge. The first player to the finish wins!