ThinkFun Zingo

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This fast-paced, energetic variation of Bingo is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Kids get a kick out of pulling the Zinger forward to reveal two mystery tiles and attempting to be the first to call out the tiles that match the images on their cards. The first player to fill his or her card wins! Ages 4 to 8. 2 to 8 players. 2 levels of play. 8 double-sided Zingo! cards and 72 picture tiles. 8 inches x 10.5 inches x 3.5 inches.
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- Two levels of play
- Seventy-two picture tiles
- Eight double-sided Zingo cards
- Teaches image and vocabulary recognition, matching, memory, concentration, and social interaction
- For ages between 4 to 8 years
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 "Creative game" 2009-08-31
By R. Cavano (Florida)
This is a creative game, but according to the game rules, only 1 person is allowed to call the game piece. So if you are playing with your kid, obviously the adult or older sibling could call the game piece before the younger sibling would so it is unfair. We just played as if it were regular bingo. so our 5 year old had a chance to win more often.

 "The use of Zingo for children with autism" 2009-08-25
By RHC (NC)
This game is excellent for children with autism. It teaches them to wait for their turn, matching, reading, etc. It can easily be used as a learning tool without the child feeling he/she has been given a task.

 "Ideal toy but slow" 2009-07-22
By SJ Port (CA)
My 4-year olds love this game even my son who has very little patience for board games. It moves quickly and everyone gets a chance for a match so they don't get bored. I ordered another one to give as a gift - fulfilled by Amazon - but it took so long to arrive (more than a week) that it missed the party and will be returned. Other products I ordered at the same time arrived much faster, shipped directly by the other merchant. So while I recommend the toy, I'd suggest maybe getting it shipped direct from the merchant.

 "My Kids' Favorite game!" 2009-07-13
By L. Bouchacourt (New Jersey)
My 4.5 year old daughter and 2.5 year old son love this game - they play it together all the time. I like that it works well across the age span. Each loves to take their turn dispensing the tiles and the older one often helps out the younger when he's not so quick to notice a tile that matches his card. I agree with another reviewer -- it would be better if the tiles were printed on both sides for ease of reloading. But my kids have found that they like to reload while they're playing, but putting any non-matching tiles right back into dispenser on the spot. This makes for much easier clean up at the end of the game. Definitely recommend this game!!!!

 "Fun Game" 2009-07-06
By C. Peterson
My 6yr old twins got this for their birthday, (boy and girl)and are enjoying this game. It is quick to play, better for younger kids as they do get bored quickly with it, but they play other ways, (matching tiles, go fish, etc) The game doesn't take batteries, very durable, (little cousins can't break it)and can play on their own without parents reading the directions again and again.

Wouldn't recommend for kids over 6 yrs old but at or under it's a good buy.


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VTech Preschool Learning Tote 'n Go Laptop

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Program your preschooler for early learning with the Tote and Go Laptop Plus. This realistic looking computer features big style for little learners. Complete with a colorful keyboard and detachable mouse that's designed for both left- and right-handed users, the Tote and Go Laptop Plus features 30 engaging activities that teach language, math, games and music. Comes with a nifty handle for easy fold-up-and-go learning. Requires 3 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 11" x 14" x 3.5".
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- Colorful laptop with 30 engaging activities
- Detachable mouse with mouse pad for left-handed or right-handed users
- LCD screen displays fun animations
- Plus, the Tote & Go Laptop Plus features 30 engaging activities
- Ages 3+
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 "Great Educational Toy for Preschoolers" 2009-08-20
By KARIN COSME
My 3-year-old son uses the VTech Preschool Learning Tote 'n Go Laptop and the VTeach Preschool Learning Tote 'n Go Laptop Plus religiously. Great learning toys for teaching simple math, typing, spelling, memorization, letter recognition, etc.

 "great toy" 2009-08-19
By W. Stephens
My son loves this laptop. He has autism and this is great for him - he loves the little monkey. There are so many wonderful games to play on this little laptop. Wonderful for children with autism (most of Vtech's toys are).

 "My 4 yr old's favorite toy" 2009-07-28
By M. McCartney (29 Palms, CA)
This is an awesome toy! It keeps my 4 yr old son occupied for long periods of time. The only negative, which others have mentioned is the screaming monkey sound. But if your kid is smart enough to play the games, he or she is smart enough to turn the volume down. The first time he used it I showed him how, and now he knows that is the first thing he does when he wants to play with it...problem solved!

 "My girls love their laptops" 2009-07-17
By Susana S. Grijalva (Corona, CA USA)
We received the first laptop 2 years ago and then another one on Christmas so luckily, my girls don't have to fight over it. My soon-to-be 4 year old is just starting to like using it more because she's learned to use the mouse on our PC so it's easy for her to use it on the laptop. My only complaint is that the mouse doesn't stay in place so it's hard for her to use it in the car, which would be ideal. If there were a way to lock it into place, that would have been great. Other than that, she learns a little more everyday and I love to hear her get excited when she gets something right. My 2 1/2 year old likes to push the buttons but she doesn't understand it too much. But, she will in time. (I've had no trouble with them breaking. I think they're pretty durable.)

 "Fun for kids until it breaks..." 2009-07-13
By Megan (USA)
This is not a durable toy. My daughter loved her's, but it broke after two months. The mouse was never very accurate, and then it stopped working altogether. Without the mouse, you cannot choose the activity you want. My daughter was never rough with this toy. She just sat in front of it pushing the buttons. I would not recommend this product.


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SET Game

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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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- 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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 "Great Game" 2009-07-07
By maya11300 (New york)
We enjoy playing this game by ourselves and with friends. There's no limit to how many can play this game, the more the merrier! It is confusing at first but once you get how to play it (usually the second time around our friends were pros at it) it is very engaging. It is based on visual observations and lots of cognitive sorting of different combinations of cards. it is very simple, portable, great travel game... only needs a flat surface to lay out the cards. this game is also great fro all ages. it is great fir children to develop patience, observation and thinking skills, and it is great for adults to keep the brain working :)

 "Could be the math geek in me - but I LOVE this game!" 2009-07-05
By J. Thomson (Salt Lake City, UT)
AND so do my kids.



We first encountered this game in our children's museum. My 8 year old son (our youngest) can win the game.



I am a Math PhD who has been a stay at home mom for the past 10 years. It felt so good to think this way again! I found my mom looking up math papers on the subject. :-)



VERY simple, VERY unique, VERY fun - just the combination I value in games. A+!

 "great combination of joy and education" 2009-06-21
By tiantianxiangshang (Bound Brook, NJ United States)
My soon to be 5 year old boy love to play this game. It is a great game to keep him thinking and focused.

 "Wow. What a work-out for the brain!" 2009-06-21
By Ulyyf (NYC)
This game is... both easy and difficult. There are four different categories for each card (shape, color, number, shading) and each category has three options. You have to identify sets that match in ALL four categories - either they have to be ALL the same in a category, or ALL different in a category.



So if they can be all green, all diamonds, but TOTALLY different in shading and number.



The person with the most sets at the end of the game wins, and they have suggestions for variations at their website.



Teaching yourself to recognize the categories is hard, but the rules are simple. I suspect that some people are just naturally going to find this game easier than others - it seems very much to be a "way your brain works" kind of game. That means it's certain to be a good levelling game because your kids might be better at it than you are - and all kids like to win because they WON and not because of chance or being allowed to win :)

 "A fun, but competitive game..." 2009-06-10
By Colleen Leung
The game SET is really a diamond in the rough. With all of today's video games, talking this & that and animatronic do-dads, Set is a great source of entertainment for all.



General Commentary:

- Ideal for groups of small (1) to medium size (5 or so).

- I normally play in a group of 20 somethings



Benefits:

- Great for mind stimulation.

- Great for younger (learning colors, numbers, shapes, etc) and older kids alike



Caveats:

- With older "kids", the game can get a bit competitive

- At times, the game gets very close to a game of Hot Hands and it's a matter of who can get there faster -- with apprehension anytime anyone moves a muscle

- Not good for car rides or playing outside in potentially windy areas



Overall:

- The game is wonderful, but can get a bit competitive and a little addictive.


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Quiddler

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The challenge of Quiddler is to arrange your entire hand into words. Draw and discard in turn. Try to use those high point letters, but don't get caught with them uncombined! Quiddler is fast paced because you can play using everyday words. A bonus is given for the most words in each round (so little words can help you win), as well as for the longest word. Quiddler is a delightful challenge for both rookies and word game lovers. Quiddler is for up to eight players.
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- The SHORT Word Game. The challenge of Quiddler is to arrange your entire hand into words.
- Contents: 118 cards & instructions. Solitaire instructions are also included.
- Ages: 8 to adult/1-8 players
- The Play: 8 rounds per game, players draw and discard until someone forms their hand into words using two or more cards per word. Once a player goes out, everyone else gets one last chance to draw and put down the words they have made.
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 "Quiddler is a fun game for all ages" 2009-07-18
By Barbara J. Dunn (Houston, TX)
Quiddler is a great game! It is a word card game - we refer to it as card scrabble. Lots of fun for all

 "LOVE Quiddler!" 2009-07-16
By S. Webster
Great family game. It makes us think while we are having a good time.

 "Great way to learn to spell" 2009-07-07
By N. Cousino (Massachusetts, USA)
This is a great game to learn how to spell and increase your vocabulary - both adults and kids.

 "Quiddler" 2009-07-01
By Judi H. Johnson (CA USA)
Such fast service on delivery! I almost got the product before I ordered it! Well packaged, too. It's a fun game and the company delivered well.

 "great game with kids" 2009-06-15
By Cathlyn A. Mercier
Fun game for kids and adults, can be very competitive or everyone can help other players, good for new readers with help.


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Live Butterfly Garden

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Witness one of nature's most spectacular transformations up close with this reusable, collapsible habitat. Fine, transparent mesh lets you see butterfly metamorphosis up close. Product includes easy-to-use feeder and complete instructions for habitat. Butterfly larvae with food shipped directly to your home. The habitat collapses for storage when not in use. You can adopt and raise a handful of caterpillars, watch them transform into painted lady butterflies, then lift the garden cover to release your beautiful specimens into the wild. This exciting habitat makes a fabulous introduction to the miracles of nature. The larvae and food available round the year.
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- See butterfly metamorphosis up close.Reusable, collapsible habitat.
- Includes feeder.Complete instructions included.
- Includes mail-in voucher for five butterfly larvae and special food. ($3.00 fee for processing)
- Witness one of nature's most spectacular transformations up close.
- Just mail in the included coupon for larvae and food.
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 "Flawless fun" 2009-07-20
By David Mednicoff (Amherst, MA USA)
We got our butterfly garden with the coupon to send in at our convenience for the larvae. It was a gift for my 7-year-old, but the 3-year-old loved it as well. All five larvae turned into chrysali and then butterflies without problems. All five were successfully released and are staying near our flower garden. Our experience with this product was wonderful, and we are likely to purchase it ourselves in the near future.

 "great learning opportunity" 2009-07-17
By engaged consumer (virginia)
All five caterpillars survived delivery and formed chrysalises. Both my 9 and 6 year olds have enjoyed watching the progression. We are awaiting the emergence of butterflies!

 "Live Butterfly Garden" 2009-07-13
By Dale R. Green
This is a great science experiment for the kids. They have spent hours watching them eat & grow. Definately worth it. I only wish they had these when I was a kid.

 "Live Butterfly Garden" 2009-07-12
By M. Zurlippe
This was a birthday present for my neice. She loved watching the butterflies emerge. What a great experience. Letting the go was fun for her too.

 "Butterfly Pavilion" 2009-07-07
By Carla Tipton (OH)
I have not seen any butterflies yet, so it is hard to get excited about this item. I also think it was way overpriced.


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Bananagrams

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Bananagrams is a fast and fun word game that requires no pencil, paper or board. All you need is a table. One hand can be played in as little as five minutes. It is a great for family fun as well as being educational. Bananagrams portability makes it perfect for travel. Just grab the pouch and go.
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- It hides a word game with huge appeal
- Features 144 letter tiles that are face down in the middle, from which players choose their tiles
- For 2 or more players
- Great for travel
- Recommended for 7 years and up
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 "Banagrams! Greatest thing since the invention of ice ;)" 2009-07-08
By C. Householder (San Antonio, TX USA)
Bananagrams is a game for kids and grownups! Better than scrabble and really challenges the mind. We are enjoying it with kids from 7 to 70 !

 "Love it!" 2009-07-06
By Lorna D. (Hollywood, CA)
The other enthusiastic reviewers have pretty much covered the joys of Bananagrams. I just wanted to add, that unlike most games, there is no accumulative score so players can be added or leave the game between rounds. Particularly great for family gatherings.

 "Fun for some" 2009-07-05
By Sandra L. Ainsfield (Maryland)
As with other games/toys, those who are good at it enjoy it. Our family ranges in age from 6 to 67. The 6 year old was too young, but the 12 year old enjoyed it. Most of the adults who are good at language enjoyed it.

 "Fun and unique" 2009-07-05
By J. Thomson (Salt Lake City, UT)
Reading the directions, I didn't think it could live up to its reviews. I brought it on a family trip thinking it might keep the kids entertained.



One of the stops on our trip was to visit some old friends - and they had the game out on their counter. They play it every day. We were immediatly hooked.



Yes, the play is very simple. Yes, you do play somewhat independently. But we really really like it. The fact that the leader can draw a hard tile and someone else can win at the last second.



This one is a keeper.



(You could just google the rules and play with your scrabble tiles too.)

 "Bananagrams" 2009-07-04
By K. Young
Great game. For those who like word games but don't enjoy the formality of scrabble.


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The Settlers of Catan

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One of the most successful games of all time, Settlers of Catan is a trading and building game set in the mythical world of Catan. Players roll dice to determine which resources are generated each round and then must strategically trade those resources with other players to get what they need to build their settlements, cities, and roads. With multiple ways to gain victory points and a board that changes in every play, Settlers of Catan is a game that can be played hundreds of different ways. The base of a hugely successful franchise, with multiple engaging expansions, Settlers is the core game of many collections, and is a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends. For 3 to 4 players.
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- All new 4th Edition!!
- New Graphics!!
- New Card Art!!
- New Packaging & Tiles!!
- Full Color Rules Book
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 "This game freaking ROCKS!!!!!" 2009-07-10
By C. Gifford (Las Vegas)
This game is the BEST. It incorporates strategy and forces socialization among the players. Would highly recommend to anyone.

 "Fun Strategic Group Game for Everyone." 2009-07-10
By M. Cruz (Naperville, Illinois USA)
I can't express how much fun this game is. It covers my five areas for a great game, Group Interaction, Strategy, Non-repetitive, engaging, and a little bit of chance. The bonus is the primary goal isn't to destroy or humiliate your opponent, how many games can say that, not Monopoly.



The 4th edition differs with some updated tiles and cards but the biggest improvement is the water tiles are now interlocking meaning a more stable board game. By now you would have mostly read the review so I just add my vote for best game ever.

 "Settlers is great!" 2009-07-09
By D. McCullough (Indianapolis, IN USA)
I bought this game for my 16 year old son who read that it was better than Monopoly (which he loves). Well, we have been playing nothing else at home and he constantly bugs his friends to play with him as well. But beware, it has started some rivalries and we continue to play just to get revenge. It's kind of addicting like those silly computer games!

 "The Settlers of Catan" 2009-07-09
By John Mingus (Venice FL)
I read about this game in Wired Magazine. It sounded too good to be true. I purchased the game and played it this evening with my 8 and 12 year old sons. They ranked it the best game they had ever played. That is saying a whole lot from a couple of active boys who are used to computers, DS and DSI hand held games, chess and Battleship. We had a ball playing the game. It was pure joy around the table! Although the world of the game and its ways are unlike anything we have ever played we found it easy to learn, fast paced and satisfying. This really is a 5 star board game.

 "Great game" 2009-07-08
By Andrew R. Woodring (Chicago)
This newer edition of the has the water around the border fit together like puzzle pieces, which is very convinient for keeping all of the pieces together, but if one of those puzzle pieces gets damaged or bent, it can just make it more difficult. Overall, this game is extremely fun and does not take forever like some board games...


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