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Not Bored With Disney Board Games.
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:
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 “pickthree” 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:
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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