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Not Bored With Disney Board Games.

  • by Rachel Cardenas
  • in Disney Consumer Products · Product Reviews
  • — 12 Dec, 2014

Editor’s Note: There’s nothing like a classic board game. They’ve been around for generations and really are the perfect way to bring family and friends together. This guide will introduce you to some Disney board games – some are old favorites while others are brand new!

We’ll let you know how each game works, how much it’ll cost, where you’ll be able to find it, and pros and cons about the game. There’s a board game here for everyone! Whether you’re a skilled game night master or you’re just getting interested in playing, these Disney board games will satisfy your every need.

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Pictopia: Disney Edition Trivia Game

Retail price: $19.99

Ages: 6+

Number of players: 2-6 (preferably)

Objective: To strategically wager pieces based on Disney knowledge to get to the Castle.

Pros:boardgames-2

  • Excites Disney lovers by testing their Disney knowledge
  • Playtime is moderate in length
  • Have the ability to form teams to promote teamwork
  • Questions range from very easy to moderately difficult (there are questions that will challenge both child and adult)
  • Question content tends to all ages: Both child and parent will most probably know a thing or two about a 1950s movie like Cinderella (1950) and a millennial movie like Finding Nemo (2003)
  • Rules and instructions provided are understandable

Cons:

  • Would prefer paper/pencils or wipe boards to be included with board game to write out answers for the “pick two” and “pick
    three” questions. Shouting out answers enables others to copy responses
  • Wager pieces may easily be lost or ripped/bent. Plastic coins would have been more aesthetically appealing

 

Disney Princess Palace Pets Royal Pet Salon Game

Retail Price: $19.99

Ages: 3+

Number of players: 2-4

Objective: Collect the most cards that match items from castle rooms before the clock frame has been filled or before the card stack has run out.

Pros:boardgames-5

  • Game is simple to learn
  • Pet mover pieces can be played with outside of board game.
  • Pop up board game is pleasing to the eye
  • Teaches young children matching shapes
  • Rules and instructions provided are understandable

Cons:

  • Some assembly acquired
  • Limited to only 4 pet mover pieces

Disney Jr. Super Stretchy Game

Retail Price: $16.99

Ages: 3+

Number of players: 2 to 4 (preferably)

Objective: To surpass your competitor’s or your own ability to stretch the given body part to its correlating character on the playmat.

Pros:

  • Gets player to move around rather than stay stationary
  • Teaches young children dexterity and matching
  • Rules and instructions provided are understandable

Con:

  • Only one or two players are able fit on the playmat at one time

 

Star Wars Force Grab Game

Retail price: $16.99

Ages: 8+

Number of Players: 2-6 (preferably)

Objective: To collect 3 score tokens by collecting the most object pieces

Pros:

  • Exercises memory/matching and reaction reflexes
  • Object pieces are detailed and of good quality
  • Game does not have to be confined in a small area. One can move the markers into another room to make the grabbing distance further
  • Rules and instructions provided are understandable

Cons:

  • Pieces may be easily lost and cannot be easily replaced
  • Not for those who enjoy trivial-like games. This game is more based on quick reaction and matching

Disney Frozen Surprise Slides Game

Retail Price: $11.99

Ages: 3+

Number of players: 2 to 4

Objective: To reach Elsa’s ice castle

Pros:

  • Simple and straight to the point game
  • Great game for young children
  • Includes the ever popular Frozen characters

Cons:

  • Manually flipping and switching the double-sided tiles manually on the game board can be tedious and irritating
  • Game is limited to only 4 players due to only 4 mover pieces provided

Ultimate Spider-Man Trickshot Duel Game

Retail Price: $19.99

Ages: 4+

Number of players: 2

Objective: Shoot the most targets outside of the helicarrier frame face down through using the shooter.

Pros:

  • Includes shooters to fire at opponents
  • Shooters fire well and are not flimsy
  • Rules and instructions provided are understandable

Cons:

  • Some assembly acquired
  • Shooter discs ( when shot) can be easily lost and cannot be easily replaced
  • Confined to being a 2 player game

Star Wars Rebel Missions Game

Retail Price: $19.99

Ages: 7+

Number of players: 2 to 4

Objective: Work together as a team to crack the four correct mission codes against the evil Galactic Empire before the timer runs out.

Pros:

  • Music included when using the imperial timer (the music gets your heart pumping!)
  • Game encourages team work

Cons:

  • Batteries are not included with imperial timer
  • Instructions included are initially confusing regarding the use of special abilities and resource tokens

 

Disney Frozen 6-in-1 Game

Retail Price: $16.99

Ages: 3+

Number of players: 1 or more

Objective: Have fun!

Pros:

  • Includes a variety of games to keep everyone engaged: Bingo, Go Fish, Crazy 8’s, Four-in-a-row, Dominoes, and Matching
  • Also includes the ever-popular characters from Frozen

Con:

  • Not knowing which game to play first!

 

Where can you find these games?

In stores: Toys ‘r Us, Target, Walmart, Kohls

Online: Amazon.com

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In an era all about technology, board games can quickly go in and out of fashion with us. Board games may now be considered “old fashioned”, but one thing remains the same – it brings people together.

There is nothing better than face-to-face quality time with friends and family. Laughing with your friends because you got a question terribly wrong, or cheering with your team because you won the whole game. It’s the little moments that create relationships with others and make the season magical! So what are you waiting for? Spend some fun, quality time with old friends, new friends, or even family.

Time to get board!

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Our thanks to Wonder Forge, Inc. for letting us review these great Disney board games!

Which one do you want? Do you think board games still make a magical time? What other Disney characters and worlds should be made into them? Tell us in the comments.

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— Rachel Cardenas

Disney Consumer Products writer and photographer at DisneyExaminer. If you sing a Disney song, expect me to harmonize with you. I amuse myself by singing "Girl Worth Fighting For" in an English accent. Reach me at rachel@disneyexaminer.com

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