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Wanna catch em all Advantages: Can be an enjoyable hobby, MAY increase in value Disadvantages: A big drain on the budget, Can cause vast arguments between parent and sibling, MAY become worthless bits of paper ...to lose the hype on Pokemon and are onto something else now. You will still find kids that play the game in clubs and tournaments but more and more often, you will be finding adult collectors or the few kids that take collecting seriously buying the cards. I have read some opinions on the subject that show that the writer may have simply dismissed Pokemon as a craze and a fad. Half of these people have never even owned the cards and certainly never ... ...prizes. The only difference between Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering is that the latter are aimed at adults. Pokemon cards are designed for children, so does that mean that they are automatically rubbish? I would have to say no. A Company called Wizards of the Coast makes the cards. This company is one of the best-respected companies that make collectable cards and figurines. They also make the cards and figurines for the huge Dungeons and Dragons ... bigdgaff 05.08.2001 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Pokemon Trading Cards
Bob the Builder Memory Advantages: Game comes in different characters and for different ages Disadvantages: Kids get bored quickly ...want to play anymore. Bob is for ages 4+ and costs £5.99 from toys r us The other one I have is Disney Winnie the Pooh which is from age 2 and a half to 5. Of course you cant go into the game straight away with that age and I found it best to put the cards face up so my daughter could find the matching cards that way first. I found this a good way to try to teach the basics. The good thing about the memory game is that they come in different ... ...more. Also the age range differs, although I cant see why as the game is the same. I would never have bought another one as although reasonably priced it doesnt hold attention for too long. The second one was a pass the parcel prize at a kids party...nice as a small gift! ... angieowen 10.03.2007 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Bob the Builder Memory Game
What's In Your Hand? Advantages: A quick and innovative variation on the game Disadvantages: Takes a bit longer to learn than you'd think ...These days the famous Monopoly board has been converted into many special editions, including the Star Wars edition (which I proudly have amongst my collection), the Simpsons edition, Shrek and many more. You can even pay the princely sum of £95 (plus £5 delivery) and have your very own Monopoly board created, complete with street names, companies and individuals that have had an influence on your life. One day... Computer versions have been produced ... ...make up the Monopoly family. Tournaments are held across the globe and in 2004 the Monopoly World Championships were held in Tokyo, Japan in October and won by 36-year-old Antonio Zafra Fernandez - the prize was the princely sum of $15'140, the total sum of money included in the classic Monopoly game (US version). Just last night I was playing the Stock Exchange version of Monopoly with family and, when we eventually drew the game to a close at one ... markd_uk 31.12.2004 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Monopoly Card Game
Magic: The Gathering - A Parallel World Advantages: Estimulates imagination and mathematical abilities Disadvantages: Cards are made of slightly durable paper Magic: The Gathering (colloquially "Magic") is a collectible card game created by mathematics professor Richard Garfield in 1993 and is published by Wizards of the Coast. Magic has an estimated six million players in over 70 countries. Magic is, in my opinion, the best card game ever. Magic is not only a game, is an art galley, a complex mathematic challenge and more. Garfield created a simple and complex game, simultaneously. Magic estimulates the ... ...of magic, also. This novels intruduce the children to a parallel world of fantastic creatures and hidden secrets and powers. Phrases and excerpts of the books are present in the cards, drowning children into the "magic" of this world. Magic is highly recommended, not only for children, but also to all the ones who loves ffantastic ficction and games who needs advanced strategies and quick thinking. ... billy89 15.12.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Magic: The Gathering
No hubble bubble toil or trouble here - only fun! Advantages: A great fun way to practice sums Disadvantages: If you are all good at sums the first person to play will be the one that wins The Orchard Toy range provides high quality board games and jigsaw puzzles whilst also being educational in very subtle ways. The price ranges from £3 tp £13, this game retails for £11 directly from Orchard Toys but from websites such as Amazon it is under £10. The Orchard Toys Magic Cauldron game is for 2 to 4 players age five and over. Each player has a cauldron (board) with 10 places on the board. There are two types of cards, one has a picture ... ...the spell ingredients and are piled up picture side up. The other type of cards have a sum on one side and a ghost on the other and are spread out sum side up. The youngest player starts by taking an ingredient card, looking at the number, they then find a card with the sum which makes that number, to check the answer they rub the ghost on the rear, a number appears, if they are correct then the ingredient is placed on the cauldron. If they are wrong ... dotjay19 15.12.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Orchard Toys Magic Cauldron