Milton Bradley Trouble

Pros: Easy to put together and begin playing
Cons: Hands can get tired popping the bubble

I decided a few weeks ago that the next time we went shopping I would search for Popmatic Trouble as the game for my six-year old and I to begin with. Milton Bradley has the recommendation of ages five and up listed on the box. I am not sure...

Pros: Simple, easy to play, inexpensive, and lots of fun!
Cons: none!

Or at least it is my six-year-old daughter’s middle name since she received Milton Bradley’s Popomatic Trouble Game for Christmas this year! She begged, pleaded, and occasionally whined for this game for Christmas. As a result Santa gave in and...

Pros: A fun, easy to play game.
Cons: Can be hard to push, can be frustrating at first.

Pros: some strategy involved; suitable for children of all ages
Cons: game pieces are small and can disappear easily

Milton Bradley’s “Trouble” is the latest favorite among the older kids I work with. It’s a game in which the object is to get your four little colored pegs around a small square board before your opponents do. Two to four people can play. ...

Pros: Great family fun.
Cons: The board is not as sturdy as the old time games was.

For Christmas my older son bought my younger children the game of Trouble. Ever since then, we have been having to play no less than three games a day. I am not surprised, because I remember how much I enjoyed playing the game as a child as...

Pros: lots of action, great family fun, helps younger players with colors, numbers and counting
Cons: addicting!

While out shopping last week, I ventured through the games aisles enroute to the electronics section of the store. Just me..no children and no granddaughters in tow. So, tell me why I started perusing aisle after aisle of family games? When my eye land ...

Pros: Alot of fun and excitement for the whole family!
Cons: Sometimes the plastic bubble can be hard for young children to pop.

Trouble has to be one of my all-time favorite games! I loved playing trouble as a child, I just always loved that popping bubble, I thought it was the coolest thing right from the start! I still enjoy playing trouble today, I play with my husband and my...

Pros: fun, inexpensive
Cons: addicting

Trouble is one of my all time favorite games to play. If we are in the mood for a quick game, we almost always pick Trouble. One game though, turns into another then another and another.

The object of Trouble is to be the...

Pros: Easy to learn, fun to play
Cons: Flimsy board and storage box

My two precious stepsons were on their way in for a visit. I always like to do something special with them and/or for them, especially since their visits aren’t as frequent as we’d like (they live 4 hours away – one way). Fresh cookies, special projects ...

Pros: Easy to learn, it isn't Candy Land or Chutes & Ladders
Cons: Being sent home repeatedly could upset younger players

My daughter received a lot of wonderful gifts for her fourth birthday. About a week after her birthday she asked to play “that game with a scary face.” The game that had evidently frightened her some was Trouble. The Basics ...

Pros: Entertaining and Easy
Cons: Frustrating at times

The game "Trouble" has brought our family so much joy since our daughter got it for her birthday a couple of weeks ago. You will probably laugh, but I had NEVER played it before! Either I wasn't interested as a child or simply...

Pros: Counting practice, reinforces taking turns, teaches patience
Cons: Gets a bit frustrating for small kids.

Introduction

For my oldest son’s sixth birthday I decided that I was not going to add anything to the overabundant collection of toys that fills our family playroom. Instead I wanted to give my son something that would be fun for him...

Pros: Easy set up, minimum pieces to clean up or lose. Great for all ages
Cons: a bit expensive, I had to change the rules a bit.

Grandma was looking for a game for all three of my boys to receive on Christmas day. She wanted to get something they could all play together with minimum parts to get lost. My boys are super about losing parts. Normally with one play, the box...

Pros: Inexpensive, easy to learn, teaches strategy, dice can't get lost, sturdy!
Cons: Young players may get upset at getting sent back, hidden dice makes it harder for me to cheat :)

Last Tuesday night, after a fun family dinner, we all gathered around the table to play Trouble. Tuesday night, you may recall, is Family Night in our house. This has led to my investment in a lot of new family games (yes, with the justification that I...

Pros: Fun game, inexpensive, easy to play!
Cons: None!

This game is one that makes a great gift for children because it's so easy to play and a lot of fun as well! I have six children and trust me when I tell you, this is not the type of game that they'll soon tire of.

This game is recommended for...