The More Junior the Better
Written: Nov 26 '00
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Pros: Didn't cost much, only requires one "reader"
Cons: Interests only 3-5 year olds; MB advertised for 4-12 year olds
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| rivotter's Full Review: Pokemon Yahtzee Jr. |
Milton Bradley's Pokemon Yahtzee Jr. is definitely for the junior set. Although the game is advertised for four to twelve year olds, I can assure you that anyone who can read will probably become bored quickly. Although the four- and five-year olds in the neighborhood have enjoyed it, the game's seven-year old owner has played it twice in six months. The second time he played, he tried to up the interest by getting his grandmother to place bets with him on the outcome. (Peanuts only!) His twelve-year old sister has only played it for crowd control while babysitting kindergartners.
Pokemon Yahtzee Jr. is a cute version of Yahtzee, using the most popular pokemons or "pocket monsters" as the face on the die. Like the traditional adult version of Yahtzee, the game is a mix of luck and strategy. The "luck" factor is obvious to the youngest of kids as they roll the die; the "strategy" has to do with chosing which pokemon to use as your "trump" or "which one to collect first." Any child old enough to recognize that he or she could improve his odds with this choice is ready to move on to a more challenging board game.
If you have a Pokemon-crazed preschooler or kindergartner that you'd like to introduce to board games, Pokemon Yahtzee Jr. could be for you. Your child will have a chance to practice taking turns, to learn to be a good sport about winning and losing, to count small sums. Playing time averages 15-20 minutes, which will fit most 5-year old's attention spans. The game is not very expensive (ours was $5.50 on sale) and doesn't take up much space.
If your child can read, it is time for a more sophisticated game.
Recommended:
No
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