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181. Marvins 125 Box Tricks
$39.99
182. Risk 2210 A.D.
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183. Thomas the Tank Engine Floor Puzzle
$18.99
184. Deluxe Edition Rummikub
$15.99
185. Yahtzee Deluxe Edition
list($19.99)
186. Bulls Eye Ball
$129.99
187. Hand Crafted Walnut 18" Chess
188. Trivial Pursuit Disney Edition
$149.99 list($159.99)
189. ABC Monday Night Football Electric
190. Yu Gi Oh Evolution Starter Deck:
$34.99
191. So Sue Me!
$19.99
192. Bratz Twister
193. Yu-Gi-Oh! Magican's Force Booster
194. Tripoley Deluxe Mat
$10.99
195. Scrabble Junior
196. Rubik's Snake Winning Moves
197. Mexican Train & Chicken House
$9.99
198. Candy Land - Dora the Explorer
199. Lego Snowboard Boarder Cross Chase
$17.99
200. Electronic Catch Phrase Jr

181. Marvins 125 Box Tricks

Asin: B000068PAE
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Marvin's Magic
Sales Rank: 8633
Average Customer Review: 5 out of 5 stars
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Reviews (1)

Pleasantly Surprised!
My 7 year old daughter had requested Marvin's Magic for her birthday, and despite reading poor reviews on some of the other magic sets, I got this for her. Upon opening it, I was very pleasantly surprised. The case was fairly sturdy, and had compartments for everything to go back in when finished (I was worried I would be putting everything in a baggie after opening it.) We haven't gotten through all the tricks, but there have been several that have been very quick to learn and do. Several of us adults have had to read the magic book to figure out how some of the things were done! A very nice set overall. ... Read more


182. Risk 2210 A.D.

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Asin: B00005LL3I
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
Sales Rank: 1289
Average Customer Review: 4.56 out of 5 stars
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Reviews (43)

5-0 out of 5 stars More complex and more fun than the original
As soon as I bought this game, my friends and I played it twice. Even if you are already familiar with Risk, some of the new rules might be challenging to learn. However, the new rules generally make the game much more fun. For example, commanders are more effective at attacking, commander cards add new strategies for winning, and the oceans and even the moon can be your battleground.

For people new at strategic war games, the new game might seem a little too complex, but the game contains rules for playing with the original "classic" Risk rules, although with different-looking armies.

If you're a fan of strategic war games, and especially a fan of Risk, you will greatly enjoy this game.

P.S. I gave this game 2 stars for educational value because it encourages strategic thinking but does not really teach anything aside from diplomatic skills. I gave this game 3 stars for durability because after playing the game twice, nothing broke, but all the pieces are plastic, so IMO it's only a matter of time. Also, the tray that holds the plastic pieces is made of a kind of paper-board, so it's not as durable as plastic or styrofoam (such as in "Shogun", a.k.a. "Samurai Swords").

Taking over the world has never been so much fun...
I can't say I've played the original risk before. At least not the board game. But I can say that after playing this thing, I'm hooked. I love strategy games, especially war strategy. I really thing this thing is going to keep me busy for months, if not longer.

Here's the deal: The year is 2210, and the world is at war AGAIN. A few territories are already unplayable due them being so ravaged by nuclear war in the past. The countries we all know and love (and hate) now are divided up and represented as they might be in the future, including the Exiled States of America, the United Biospheres, Mexico, United Indiastan, and Unkrania (there are many more, but there's no point in listing them all here). War is fought by unmanned Machines Of Destruction (MODs). There are quite a few underwater cities/territories that you can invade and attack from. You can also utilize space stations and launch your units to the moon (which is a separate map). From there, you can take it over (which gives you more territories and reinforcements later on) and eventually launch attacks on earth and invade from the moon itself.
There are five commanders in play and each of them are needed alive for various tasks, one of them being the ability to play a command card (since each card belongs to one of the commanders). The commanders include: Naval, Space, Land, Nuclear, and Diplomat. The command cards do a plethora of things including launching nukes into your enemy's territories, initiating a cease fire treaty, reveal stealth units, provide reinforcements, etc...
There are two sets of rules for the game too. You can play with the RISK 2210 A.D. rules, which limits the game to five turns, but allows the command cards and a few other modifications. You can also play with the classic RISK rules, which exclude command cards, but plays until elimination and is much more reminisce of the original RISK.
All in all, I have to say that I really enjoy how this game will be different every time you play it. The instructions are thorough (which is rare) and explain the game in detail, while keeping to a small 13-page count or so.
Get your army, invade who you want, ravage everyone else with nuclear warheads, and get ready to take your throne. This is the fight for the world.

"LOADS" of fun
when me and my friend first played this game... i blew a load because i was so happy....and he then skeeted all over the wall!!! we were so happy that we had all of our friends come over...and they played and busted as well!

AWESOME AWESOME GAME!!!
I don't personal own this game, but for the past month a few of my friends and I have gotten together on Saturdays and played from like 6 pm to 3 am. This game is so awesome, and there is so much flexibility for making your own rules to keep the game fresh and new. I love the blank "commander cards" that allow you to write in your own special nuke, or something. My current favorite which I came up with is "Salmonella Surprise" in which all other diplomats are killed at a "peace dinner". The bottom line is, if you have at least 3 people willing to commit a few hours, you will have a blast!!

If you like Risk, you'll love the future
Risk is a fun game, but after awhile regular risk does get old. Most of the game is based on dice not strategy and eventually it turns into who can throw the most armies out on one turn. Risk 2210 is an amazing variation. The addition of energy (currency) command cards, commanders, water, and space units makes this game a challenge all the way to the end. The five turn limit really keeps the game aggressive and even with only 5 turns the game can last a good four hours. The addition of strategy command cards is really fun, players can spend the entire game building up armies and defenses only to have them wiped out by nuclear strikes and suprise attacks which keeps the gameplay interesting. This game is a must for anyone who loves boardgames. ... Read more


183. Thomas the Tank Engine Floor Puzzle
list price: $11.99
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Asin: B00001OX5O
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Ravensburger
Sales Rank: 2861
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184. Deluxe Edition Rummikub

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Asin: B00000IZEW
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Pressman Toy
Sales Rank: 1258
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars
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Editorial Review

With rules similar to gin rummy, Rummikub is a classic tilegame that's guaranteed to get at least a million kid-hours of use inany family. Players take 14 numbered tiles and try to get rid of themas fast as possible by creating runs (for example, 7-8-9) and sets(7-7-7). The most fun aspect of the game--and the part that's best forcreative strategic thinking--is that you can pilfer from and rearrangethe efforts of other players in your attempts to part company with moretiles. This deluxe edition is cleverly designed so that the fourplastic tile racks fit together to form a carrying case for the game. --Richard Farr ... Read more

Reviews (10)

5-0 out of 5 stars Rummikub; a wonderful strategy game.
This game is good for all ages. We like it so well we are giving it as Christmas gifts to our children and grandchildren. We play the game several times a week and never seem to tire of the fun it provides.

Marvelous
I've been playing this game for 20 years starting with my grandchildren and ven they are already grown up they like to play this game. It is a great game and everyone likes it. I recommened it to everyone.

Great family game
This is an almost addictive type of game. After you get the hang of it, you cannot let go.
Highly recomend it for families.

Addicting
It's a wonderful, challenging game and very addicting. The original version had different colors which included yellow, very hard to read when your eyes are tired from hours of playing! With this version, the red and orange can be mistaken for each other.

The Rummikub fever has spread to several households and still going. I keep one in the car!

5-0 out of 5 stars the best ever
I bought several games to give as christmas presents
to some couples instead of the usual wine bottle and
they were all delighted. we have gotten together to
play every weekend since christmas. it is really
challenging and the new carrying case makes it very
practical to safekeep. ... Read more


185. Yahtzee Deluxe Edition

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Asin: B00000DMBL
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Milton Bradley
Sales Rank: 1010
Average Customer Review: 4.95 out of 5 stars
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Reviews (19)

5-0 out of 5 stars Great Alternative to yet another night of watching TV!
I've enjoyed this game for some 30 years now. The greatest aspect is that you don't have to be a particular age to play, like some other games out there. 8 year olds can have fun playing "Yahtzee" just as much as their grandparents can. -- A great passtime, "Yahtzee" also teaches Math lessons in probability. While it's easy to get 2 of a kind out of 5 dice, how likely is this feat with only 3 dice? Since you are dealing only with numbers and playing in fun, there is no danger of fostering gambling (which is a slight possibility with card games and when making small wagers). -- This game is right up there with "Par-Chee-Zee" in my book. Generations of players can't be wrong: "Yahtzee" is a winner!

The best Yahtzee ever!
This is a great value and we have enjoyed many hours entertainment from this simple FUN game.

Yahtzee Review
This game is loads of fun. I got it for my eighth birthday. I thought to myself "Oh, it's one of those stupid board games again," but it wasn't. I'm 10 now, and I'm still playing with Yahtzee. I like it because of how much thinking is involved, and you have to make impartant decisions, like "Hmm...should I put my score in 4 of a kind, or in my fours up top?" That skill can also help you along the way in school. But you know what, most games that are educational can be boring. But not Yahtzee! Yahtzee is also fun because of the excitement in you while hoping to get a Yahtzee, which is worth fifty points, which is the most points you can get. And you always feel happy when you roll something that you know is good! Now, I don't have the Deluxe Edidtion of Yahtzee, but I'm sure that if I liked the regular Yahtzee, the Delexe Edition would be even better. I hope you order this game soon. And for those of you out there who don't want to buy Yahtzee, because you think you are too cool or too old for it, YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE MISSING!!!

... Yahtzee Review
Yahtzee is one of my all time favorite games. It's a game of luck, and logic. If you buy this game you will have long lasting fun with it. Five stars (*****) for Yahtzee!

5-0 out of 5 stars Fun, fun, fun
This is a great game that my family uses often during game night.
The velvet game board make the dice "silent" as they hit the board and keeps them from flying off the table.
It's a must have in any famiy's game collection. ... Read more


186. Bulls Eye Ball
list price: $19.99
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Asin: B00008MIHM
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Sales Rank: 91
Average Customer Review: 4.76 out of 5 stars
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Editorial Review

At first glance, Bullz-I-Ball seems like a miniature version of a popular arcade game, where players have to throw miniature basketballs into rings of three different levels to score points. But with another look at this handheld ball game, players will see the twist—the balls have to first bounce off a built-in mini-trampoline before going into any of the three levels of targets. Bullz-I-Balls builds on eye-hand coordination as three different electronic games challenge players to increase their scores. The game 30-Second Blitz gives players 30 seconds to score as many points as they can, 25-Point Rush's object is to gain 25 points in as little time as possible, and Bulls-Eye Ace challenges players to make as many bulls-eyes as they can until they have 10 misses and game's up. Cool music and sound effects accompany game-playing and an electronic announcer gives play-by-play updates and encouragement. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars A Lot of Fun
I bought this as a gift for a friend, and then my husband and I couldn't stop playing it. We finally bought it for our kids :).<br /> It is a great gift, a lot of fun for all ages.

5-0 out of 5 stars Great fun for whole family!
My husband and I have two boys, ages 6 and 9. The oldest got this toy for his birthday and each one of us has enjoyed playing it. The only improvement I would suggest would be a volume control. Other than that, this is an excellent toy that improves eye hand coordination while providing hours of entertainment.

5-0 out of 5 stars ADDICTING!!!
Okay, so I said I was buying this for my kids when in actuality I wanted it for myself!! My nephew has it-I tried it and couldn't stop trying to beat my high score. Love it! Yes, the balls do bounce off, you just have to play it in a good spot on the floor where they won't roll under anything. My kids are 3 and 6 and they both enjoy this game too.

5-0 out of 5 stars get it!!!!!!!!
This is the best toy that I have ever purchased for my child. My son and I and play it all day. For 20 dollars, this toy was well-worth the money. My son's friends come over a lot to play with it. Even my wife enjoys it. The quality is really good. I have had it for 2 years almost and i havent had any problems so far. Plus, many people complain that the step on the metal balls or lose them. That has never happened to me. They do bounce away from the game, but not far. I highly recommend this game. Very addicting.

5-0 out of 5 stars AWSOME
This is an awsome and some what addictive game. I recommend it to all ages! ;) ... Read more


187. Hand Crafted Walnut 18" Chess Board

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Asin: B00005O718
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Drueke Company
Sales Rank: 10607
Average Customer Review: 5 out of 5 stars
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Superior craftsmanship, truly top-shelf.
If you really like chess and you would like to have a set that is both functional and beautiful, Drueke is the way to go. They are about the only manufacturer of high quality chess equipment left in America. The dark squares and trim are American Black Walnut, and the light squares are Aspen. The part that is really great is that it is made from solid blocks of wood. Most decent chess boards are veneered, which means that there is a very thin layer of nice wood glued on top of some very cheap wood. This is not such a bad idea, as chessboards do not get heavy duty use. These higher end Drueke models are solid though. Even though it's not necessary, it just exudes a feeling of quality. It is heavy and solid. If you turn it over, it is just as well finished on the B side as the top. If you don't like the sawed trim treatment on the top side, flip it over. The walnut is simply beautiful. I'm embarassed to admit it, but this chessboard is the most beautiful piece of furniture in my house. :) If you pair it up with a set of Drueke pieces of appropriate size you will truly have an heirloom piece. Please note that if you want something for tournament use or something super rugged, you would be better served by a set of solid plastic pieces and a roll-up tournament size mat board, and for about 1/10 the cost. It is kind of like this coffee table analogy: You could have a coffee table made from cinder blocks and a piece of plywood, but it doesn't really give you that pride of ownership that a fine piece would. Yes, it will serve you well for as long as you can stand to look at it. However, you just don't look at it and get a warm feeling inside. You won't go out of your way to show it to people. This is your oppurtunity to own something of very high quality for not too much money. Yes, I know that $100+ is a lot for a chess set, but it isn't a lot for fine furniture or something nice to display which also shows you have a good mind to go with your good taste. I can't really think of enough good things to say about this board. If you have a lasting interest in chess, buy this. You will not regret it. The only decision is what size to get. Mine is a 'Grandmaster' model, the one with 2.25" squares for tournament size chessmen. (I don't think Amazon.com carries that model, but their smaller ones are every bit as nice) A wise man once said: "Buy once, cry once. Buy cheap, buy twice." ... Read more


188. Trivial Pursuit Disney Edition

Asin: B0001GDOZQ
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Sales Rank: 3098
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189. ABC Monday Night Football Electric NFL Football Game with Lighted Stadium
list price: $159.99
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Asin: B00004NKKX
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Miggle Toys
Sales Rank: 1613
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190. Yu Gi Oh Evolution Starter Deck: Yugi

Asin: B0001K2MLE
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Upper Deck
Sales Rank: 1106
Average Customer Review: 4.65 out of 5 stars
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A good deck
The newest in the world of yu-gi-oh bring forth a Japanese based starter deck similar to the original yugi starter deck.
For those who are new to yugioh then this deck for you, it has some great, simple and easy cards to get you started. And for advanced players who know the game then you would appreciate some of the cards such as; black luster soldier, change of heart, dark magician and a few others. This deck is probably a better choice than Kaiba Evolution because it has better trap cards, the only thing in Kaiba's deck that's any good is Blue Eyes White Dragon, however it can be countered by a change of heart of stalled with a Kuribo, (both included) At only $14 you get some brillint cards and some you may want to cange out. However modifying a starter deck may not be a wise chioce because the deck is already fairly well balanced. The only thing you might want to exchange is some of the weak 4 star monsters for some strong 4 star monsters.
Thanx 4 reading. (!)

Try it - you'll like it!
I'm sure many of you people know the geeky stereotype that people who play this game have been branded with. And if you haven't played this game before, you probably think that the rules are eternally complicated and that this game is only for nerds, dorks, and freaks. You're wrong. Other than the cheesy intros on every booster pack or container with cards, this game would be perfectly suited for the older audiences as well as your six-year-old brother. The only real problems with this game are that it can take forever and a lot of money to get that one good card, and that there isn't anybody to play against (thanks to people branding this game as nerdy). The rules are a little complicated at first, but at your first baseball game you probably asked what a strike was too. I think that everybody should at least try this game, or any other game for that matter, before branding it as nerdy or stupid or anything like that. If konami would just take off all the stupid intros to their cards (see any booster pack, tin, etc. for more info and maybe a good laugh,) then this game would be very popular.

i care less
i don`t really care about the cards well they are alright but not much fun. I rather collect the shows and i am collecting them. The shows are better because its more cooler cause you can actually see the monsters. You spend lots of money on sucky cards that would rip easy. even when you buy the cassings they can get bent to.I rather collect the other things of yugioh because its alot better like the books. Take my advice its not worth buying yugioh cards.

No Magic, but an awesome card game
This game is not as good as Magic: the Gathering, but it's better than that ripoff Duel Masters. Although you will end up spending more money on it then you may want to, the game is very fun and slightly educational, too. Obviously, it is not very durable because they're pieces of paper. But this game is 90% worth getting (would be 100% if it weren't for Magic: the Gathering).

Awsome!!!
This deck has awsome warrior-type monsters. You can form a unbeatleble deck with these cards. I have a really strong deck these are the monster cards in my deck:
1Black Luster Soldier
1Black Luster Ritual
1Buster Blader
1Dark Magician
1Dark Paladin
3Dark Blade
3Warrior Dai Grepher
3Celtic Guardian
1Judge Man
1Throwstone Unit
2Sangan
1Sonic Bird
1Skilled White Magician
1Blade Knight
3Masaki the Legendary Swordsman
1Legendary Fisherman
1Skilled Dark Magician

You can make your warriors stronger by equiping them or increasing there ATK points with these cards:

Lightning Blade
Milus Radiant
Legendary Sword
Umi
Sogen
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191. So Sue Me!

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Asin: B0002FYQVW
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: New York Game Factory, LLC
Sales Rank: 2410
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192. Bratz Twister

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Asin: B00061I4WO
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Sales Rank: 3287
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193. Yu-Gi-Oh! Magican's Force Booster 5-Pack

Asin: B0000C2TSR
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Upper Deck
Sales Rank: 9461
Average Customer Review: 4.87 out of 5 stars
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Yugioh Cards
Hi there yugioh fans!!.... Well...To tell the truth yugioh is always fun and full of surprises. I never really got really really rare cards that i wanted in the boosters but i still get them because u never now a miracle may happen. I'd have to say magicians force is my favourite booster. My favourite dragon is the luster dragon #1. I reckon that card is a very hard and rare card to get. Anyways i got no time left, bye

It's time to improve your deck!
Hi, I love this booster pack! We should give it 6 stars for fun because this booster pack has the best cards ever! Once I walked in the card shop I bought 1 booster & do you what I got a Dark Magician Girl! Is'nt that amazing. Then I added it to my deck, I have a magician deck. In my deck theres : 3 Dark Magician, 1 Dark Magician Girl, 1 Buster Blader, 1 Skiled Dark Magician, 1 Skilled White Magician & 1 Dark Paladin (I traded it against Jinzo) All of those cards accept Dark Paladin, Buster Blader & 1 Dark Magician . I got them in a booster pack in 3 booster packs.

wicked cool!!!!!!!!
this booster is the best ever he is my favorite booster pack and it includes almost all of the powerful card in the yu-gi-oh game like Dark paladin dark magician it also comes with the paladin of white dragon or is your deck a spellcaster or a buster blader deck this pack brings a lot of good card to improve both buster blader and dark magician deck dont waste time buy this pack or wait until ancient sanctuary comes out

Excelent choice for both collectors and duelists!
These packs hold both powerful and rare cards. Some cards are very weak alone, like Aitsu. But when combined with another card, like Kaitsu, they will become extremely powerful. If you like to build theme decks for dueling, this is the theme to do. If you're a collector, there are plenty of rare cards. Take the XYZ Dragon Cannon for example. It's a level 8 ULTRA RARE card. Or Dark Magician Girl. You probably won't mind her weak effect if you're a collector, but you will like her for her SECRET RARE rating. SO no matter if you're a duelist or a collector, Magician's Faith is the way to go.

Magician's Force Rocks!!!!
Cool! I bought 5 Magician's Force packs last week and I got some really good ones! I got 3 Ultra Rares, 1 Super Rare and 1 Crappy Rare. These are the Ultra Rares: Luster Dragon (MFC-058), Chaos Command Magician, and XYZ-Dragon Cannon. The Super Rare I got is Z-Metal Tank, and the Crappy Rare in Ante. You Gotta get this set! ... Read more


194. Tripoley Deluxe Mat

Asin: B00005OB8A
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Cadaco
Sales Rank: 12557
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195. Scrabble Junior

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Asin: B00000IWHC
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Sales Rank: 575
Average Customer Review: 3.45 out of 5 stars
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Editorial Review

If there's any game out there that normally makes little kidsfeel left out, it's Scrabble, the word game that's usually played byadults and older kids. But Scrabble Junior is a great way to introduceyoung children to the game and get them interested in how words areformed. In the beginner game, specially developed for younger kids,players draw seven tiles from a pool, then work to match letters to theones printed on the board. As they work through their tiles, they spellout the words, one letter at a time, and receive points for finishingeach word. By the end of the game, they'll have used over a hundredletters to work through a variety of different words. On the other sideof the board there is a basic version of the classic Scrabble game withsimple scoring rules. Once your children master the advanced game, youmight be surprised to see that they're ready to take you on in a matchof the original Scrabble. Just be prepared to losegracefully. --John Longenbaugh ... Read more

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3-0 out of 5 stars Not a total loss
This was a gift for my daughter's 5th birthday, and, though it's age-appropriate, we've found that the "Junior" side of the board to be terribly limiting.

There are only about ten words that kids can work to spell, and these are a predictably condescending mix of "easy words" like WATER and GOAT, along with "fun words" like ARCADE, CANDY and TELEVISION. If you play this game a lot, you're stuck spelling the same words over and over, so there's little learning value or reinforcement of new vocabulary.

The other side of the board can be used for a more normal Scrabble experience, but I find my 5-year-old, though she's reading, is a little young for that. My only other complaint is that all the tiles and "points" chips this game uses are thick cardboard, which means that if they sneak into the washing machine, they're toast (I know this from tragic personal experience).

All in all, this game isn't an outright loss, but I was expecting better from a big games company.

Recommended Ages: 4 to 6 years old ONLY (my 6-year old, an avid reader, is bored to tears with this game)

Playability on Shabbat: YES!!! (no batteries, electronics or writing)

Kind of deficient
I was excited at the prospect of a scrabble game I could play with the little children I babysit for. Unfortunately, this game relied neither on the luck that evens the playing field nor a skill a young child could pick up quickly enough to start winning enough. So unless I play dumb, I wind up winning each time. Also, I found the layout of the game to be especially poor for two reasons. First, as the featured reviewer noted, the cartoony pictures obscure the first letters of words. Second, the choice of words is so poor, it slows down the spelling process, especially at the beginning, when the variety of options is very limited. It seems the creators of the game just played a few rounds of Scrabble (TM) and said "Hey, this one looks good for kids" and didn't do any playtesting. So in conclusion, rather than looking at an educational game designed for children, what we have is a recognizable brand name that has been adapted to take advantage of a heretofore unregocnized market share. In other words, just trying to make a quick few bucks.

A good game for beginning readers
I played this game with three kids (5, 6, and 7 )for a week and we all loved it. Some games do not translate well into junior version, but this one is well done. The board has two sides. One side, the easier side, has pre-printed words. Players try to put the letters they have picked onto the board following some very simple and straight-forward rules. There are strategies invovled (such as trying to be the one to put the last letter into a word--one gets a point for completing a word). This part is best for kids 5 to 7 or 8.

The other side of the board is similar to the regular Scrabble board (without the doubling and tripling parts). One can form words without the constraint of pre-printed words. A kid who reads and writes well (7 or 8 year olds, for example), can do well with it.

I like this game because it gives kids a taste of the Scrabble game without making them work unnecessarily too long and too hard at it. (I tried using the standard board with kids. It worked for only a little while.)

All in all, a good game to have, even with the cardboard lettering.

Great for Letter Recognition, Reading
This is a fun, educational game. My twin four year old boys love it and ask to play it often. We play the easy side first so they can put the letter tiles(cardboard but pretty sturdy) on the printed words. I was amazed at how good their letter recognition was already. They get little triangle points for each word they finish. That's the part they like! Then, we practice on the hard side making simple words their names, etc. To do more educational things with it just use your imagination. We made up simple index cards of 3 and 4 letter words to use the letter tiles. I think buying the children's version is definitely worth it. I almost bought the adult version after reading some of the reviews instead of this children's one and I think that we would have missed out on so much fun! The letter tiles are much bigger than the original Scrabble and even though they are cardboard my twin boys haven't even bent them. Also, the "hard" basic side with no printed words has just blank yellow squares which are less confusing to young children than the adult version. Plus different words are printed with pictures around the edge to help them out when they tackle the hard side. I would buy this game over Boggle Jr. because it is much more versatile a game.

Fine for those not quite reading well yet
My son outgrew this game before 1st grade because to my delight, he is a fantastic speller and reader beyond his grade level. Actually I believe with some forethought on my part, I could have not bothered to buy this version.

The traditional scrabble is also more durable and the letters don't get bent up as these cardboard ones in the Junior version do.

My advice...jump right to the traditional scrabble. Fill in some of the squares on that board with words so it's the same premise as this Junior version. That way the game is also different every time for the child. You won't waste your money on a scrabble set that you'll use for a short time that isn't nearly as durable.

He's in 1st grade now and he got the traditional Scrabble and plays it well enough to hold his own comfortably while playing others. We don't focus so much on score, just on him coming up with the words in play. ... Read more


196. Rubik's Snake Winning Moves

Asin: B00005BY2A
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Winning Moves
Sales Rank: 5995
Average Customer Review: 5 out of 5 stars
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Each to his own.
I do not own this specific brand so I cannot coment on its durability and fitness. However I gave it five stars seeing as none of the other reviewers had enything against it and it hasent got any pieces sticking out that can easily fall. On my make of this toy some of the colerfull covers fell off but the toy works Just as well without them and you can glue them back on easily. Even with that fualt this toy seems to be diferently bilt so that this is not a problem.
I am 12 years old and I love brain teasers.
On the fun side - this toy lets your Imagination take over and each person can do whatever they want to do with this toy.
This toy is not exactly griping and you wont be hurrying home from school just to play with it but when you are bored you can certinlly please yourself with this toy.
This gimic is also light weghit and compact and theirfore sutiable for travel.
you can hold competitions on hwo can make the nicest shape with others and when by yourself you can try discovering new ways to play with it.
I also gave this toy five stars for "Educational value" seeing as unlike video games this toy helps your imagination flow.
Also, I am peswaded that as soon as my dad sees us playing with it he will start teeching us how many diferent combinations you can make with it and more.
My three year old brother, my parents, my other brothers and me all enjoy this toy.
I think every family should try this toy.

We don't travel without this toy!
I have four children and even my 3 year old finds it entertaining. It stretches their imagination and they spend countless hours trying to come up with the most creative creatures. I've decided to purchase a second one so they can race to see who can make the desired shape the fastest. It's durable, compact, quiet and best of all, it's one of the few toys we own that requires no batteries!

Fun for everyone
This toy has been around for years, which should tell you how good it is. I don't know why children under 8 would not be able to play with it. This puzzle is made of 20 connected red and white triangles that rotate to make many things. It requires imagination and dexterity to be able to use it. A great toy for when you are bored and/or on the road.

Great toy!
This Rubik's Snake is great! It is very fun to play with when you are bored. There are an unlimited amount of possible shapes you can twist and turn this snake into! I recommend this toy to anyone who likes Rubik's cubes or anything like that. ... Read more


197. Mexican Train & Chicken House Domino Game in a Tin

Asin: B00021Z2D2
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Cardinal Industries
Sales Rank: 12267
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198. Candy Land - Dora the Explorer
list price: $9.99
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Asin: B00067AE44
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Sales Rank: 829
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199. Lego Snowboard Boarder Cross Chase (3538)

Asin: B00008OTFO
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: LEGO Systems, Inc
Sales Rank: 7187
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Reviews (2)

Great toy, easy to put together.
I love Lego sets because you can actually "play" with them when they are done. I bought this set along with the big Air comp and my son and I raced for a while with it.

Snowboard Boarder Cross Chase is fantastic!
I bought the Snowboard Boarder Cross Chase for my 10-year old on his birthday last week and he just loves it! He plays with it every day -- he had great fun building it and has had an amazing time playing with it. He has quite a lego collection and this has to be one of his all-time favorites. An excellent lego and highly recommended!! ... Read more


200. Electronic Catch Phrase Jr

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Asin: B00008NQF4
Catlog: Toy
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Sales Rank: 1654
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars Hours of fun
This is a great game!Before we knew how late it was, we had been playing it for 4 hours!The more people who play, the more fun it is.Can't wait to get together again to play it.

5-0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC!!!!
This game is super fun.Its like $100,000 pyramid.There is a little screen and there are words that come up on it.You choose a word and try to tell it to the other person or teammate.You can give clues, but you can't say the actualy word or any part of the word.If the person gets it, they get a point.This is very fun and also very educational because it teaches children to think quickly and to really look at what a person is trying to tell you.BUY THIS GAME! ... Read more


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