Twister is a very simple game that can become very complicated as the players can easily get tied up in knots. The mat that forms the playing surf ace is decorated with six circles each of red, yellow, green and blue. The mat is durable, waterproof with a wipe-clean surface but it can also be a little slippery so care must be taken. The spinner arrow is easy to assemble and to use.

An appointed person spins the spinner and calls out instructions for the players to follow, such as: "left hand blue, right foot red". The players follow the directions, moving their hands and feet to the relevant circles and try not to fall over--a knee or an elbow on the ground and they're out. For young children the challenge is not only not to fall over but also to remember left from right and colour recognition.

As well as the perfect ice-breaker for children's parties, Twister is also very popular with adults as the challenge to reach all the circles and remain upright becomes harder the less supple you are (or the more you've had to drink...)

This is a game to suit all ages--children with adults, children with children or adults with adults. Whichever the combination the end result will be plenty of family fun. Six years up, two or more players. --Phillippa Reece

Shoddy quality, no lasting appeal, 29 Dec 2008
I remember this as being good fun as a kid. However, the latest version is of poor quality. The plastic of the playing area seems to be slightly stronger than cling film, the spinner was broken when it arrived and the whole thing just seems to sell based on nostalgia. I can't recommend this at all, buy Battleships if you want an old fashioned game, or Singstar for fun

Spectre at the feast..., 27 Nov 2008
...oh dear, what a misery I must be. I really don't like Twister. I don't want to play contortionist games with my children, so my heart sinks whenever Twister comes out of the cupboard. Our spinning board is slightly warped so the arrow ALWAYS finishes on the same direction - LH Yellow - which is fine on the rare occasions when I get to be the spinner because I just lie and make up my own fiendish directions, but it sure makes for a dull game in the hands of a 5 year old spinner - "Left hand, yellow, AGAIN, mum", she cries as my back spasms worsen and I sob softly, gazing at my rioja and "Heat!" sitting temptingly by the sofa. I'm sure so many others find this brilliant fun, but I can always find something funnier to do.

Classic, but tons of fun!, 15 Nov 2008
Classic game.....simple.....and tons of fun. A bit of fun for everyone! It's place is somewhere between video games and outdoor sports! Definitely recommended!

A timeless classic!, 25 Dec 2007
Twister is a game of physical skill, invented by Neil W. Rabens and Charles F. Foley in 1969.

The game includes a 167cm by 135cm plastic sheet covered with 6 blue, 6 green, 6 red and 6 yellow circles, which is layed on the floor. The game also includes a spinner, mounted onto a board that's divided into quarters. Each quater says either left foot, right foot, left hand, or right hand.

To play: After the spinner's been spun, a combination is called out {E.G. left foot - green} and players must move their hand or foot to that circle. Due to the limited number of coloured circles, players will often be required to put themselves in uncomfortable and unbalanced positions, which eventually results in someone's fall. No 2 players can share a circle (rules are different for more people) and the game is best played with socks being worn by all players.
Any amount of people can play Twister, but you always need someone to spin the spinner.
I gave Twister a 4 star durability rating because the spinner comes of the board a bit too easily and I gave it a 1 star educational rating, because the only thing you learn from it is how flexible you are!

Fun for all the family,
Utterly fabulous!

More Twister please by Hugo, 29 Apr 2007
My son aged five loves this game, I know that the age range is from 6 years on the actual box, but five is an ideal age to start trying it out.

It really gets small children to recognise colours and the shape of a circle without even thinking that they are learning something, you know what they say if they enjoy playing with something and it also teaches them something then it cann't be too bad a toy. (Cann't remember who said that, but from somewhere in my distant memory I can remember that being said when I was a child).

The game is quite robust even when five year old and 15 year old daughter and friends join in, it doesn't tear or rip and best of all it can be used outside in the summer, so instead of the children being couch potatoes, especially during the summer hols, get them outside with this, whilst you can have some peace inside without them!

The game can also be played with just two people, both of mine also play together and wear themselves out.

Great to take on a camping or caravanning holiday, small to pack but endless fun.

Good for adults too after a barbie, but not too much alchol though as could be a trip to casualty needed.

Glad I bought it as it did produce a good many laughs and gymnastics at the same time.

Quite a good priced game, if you think of the amount of times and people who can play it, without loosing lots of little pieces, great for a birthday present, as then when it comes to a quiet moment and prizes have run out, you know when younger ones want more and more prizes let them play this.

Have noticed that as of 5/5/07 when I was in Toysarus that they were doing a deal of buy any MB Game and get a free £12.99 Little Pets Tomagoche, or free football DVD (cann't remember exact title sorry) but well worth it as the Little Pets free gift is worth £12.99. I bought the Operation game for £9.99 and was amazed that my free gift was worth more than actual game I bought. (Could be worth putting away for present for someone for Birthday or Christmas).

The ideal canvas for any budding young artist. This unique drawing toy comes with a water-based pen, so no mess means Mums will love it too. As the magical canvas dries, the pictures disappear to allow for new masterpieces to be created. Little hands and feet can be used as well as the 2 pens included. Easy to fold and lightweight, for clean fun on the move. 18 Months +

Shoddy quality, no lasting appeal, 29 Dec 2008
I remember this as being good fun as a kid. However, the latest version is of poor quality. The plastic of the playing area seems to be slightly stronger than cling film, the spinner was broken when it arrived and the whole thing just seems to sell based on nostalgia. I can't recommend this at all, buy Battleships if you want an old fashioned game, or Singstar for fun

Spectre at the feast..., 27 Nov 2008
...oh dear, what a misery I must be. I really don't like Twister. I don't want to play contortionist games with my children, so my heart sinks whenever Twister comes out of the cupboard. Our spinning board is slightly warped so the arrow ALWAYS finishes on the same direction - LH Yellow - which is fine on the rare occasions when I get to be the spinner because I just lie and make up my own fiendish directions, but it sure makes for a dull game in the hands of a 5 year old spinner - "Left hand, yellow, AGAIN, mum", she cries as my back spasms worsen and I sob softly, gazing at my rioja and "Heat!" sitting temptingly by the sofa. I'm sure so many others find this brilliant fun, but I can always find something funnier to do.

Classic, but tons of fun!, 15 Nov 2008
Classic game.....simple.....and tons of fun. A bit of fun for everyone! It's place is somewhere between video games and outdoor sports! Definitely recommended!

A timeless classic!, 25 Dec 2007
Twister is a game of physical skill, invented by Neil W. Rabens and Charles F. Foley in 1969.

The game includes a 167cm by 135cm plastic sheet covered with 6 blue, 6 green, 6 red and 6 yellow circles, which is layed on the floor. The game also includes a spinner, mounted onto a board that's divided into quarters. Each quater says either left foot, right foot, left hand, or right hand.

To play: After the spinner's been spun, a combination is called out {E.G. left foot - green} and players must move their hand or foot to that circle. Due to the limited number of coloured circles, players will often be required to put themselves in uncomfortable and unbalanced positions, which eventually results in someone's fall. No 2 players can share a circle (rules are different for more people) and the game is best played with socks being worn by all players.
Any amount of people can play Twister, but you always need someone to spin the spinner.
I gave Twister a 4 star durability rating because the spinner comes of the board a bit too easily and I gave it a 1 star educational rating, because the only thing you learn from it is how flexible you are!

Fun for all the family,
Utterly fabulous!

More Twister please by Hugo, 29 Apr 2007
My son aged five loves this game, I know that the age range is from 6 years on the actual box, but five is an ideal age to start trying it out.

It really gets small children to recognise colours and the shape of a circle without even thinking that they are learning something, you know what they say if they enjoy playing with something and it also teaches them something then it cann't be too bad a toy. (Cann't remember who said that, but from somewhere in my distant memory I can remember that being said when I was a child).

The game is quite robust even when five year old and 15 year old daughter and friends join in, it doesn't tear or rip and best of all it can be used outside in the summer, so instead of the children being couch potatoes, especially during the summer hols, get them outside with this, whilst you can have some peace inside without them!

The game can also be played with just two people, both of mine also play together and wear themselves out.

Great to take on a camping or caravanning holiday, small to pack but endless fun.

Good for adults too after a barbie, but not too much alchol though as could be a trip to casualty needed.

Glad I bought it as it did produce a good many laughs and gymnastics at the same time.

Quite a good priced game, if you think of the amount of times and people who can play it, without loosing lots of little pieces, great for a birthday present, as then when it comes to a quiet moment and prizes have run out, you know when younger ones want more and more prizes let them play this.

Have noticed that as of 5/5/07 when I was in Toysarus that they were doing a deal of buy any MB Game and get a free £12.99 Little Pets Tomagoche, or free football DVD (cann't remember exact title sorry) but well worth it as the Little Pets free gift is worth £12.99. I bought the Operation game for £9.99 and was amazed that my free gift was worth more than actual game I bought. (Could be worth putting away for present for someone for Birthday or Christmas).

No mess drawing!, 05 Dec 2008
My two boys love this and because it comes with two pens they can both draw at the same time. One criticism is they could have made the pens slightly tougher as the barrel tends to wear. Other than that a great toy and perfect for airport delays as it can be stored in a small space very quickly.

Awesome stuff.

value for money., 02 Nov 2008
my daughter had this when she was 2 and she loves it. Is great fun and no mess. Definatly worth the money.

aqua draw deluxe, 30 Oct 2008
I got this for my daughter's first birthday and it's been brilliant. The only grump i've got about it is if you have older kids and they fold it up when it's wet then it's mould everywhere!! I had to throw it out and get another one. Great for mess free play though

Not So Durable, 15 Jan 2008
Absolute nightmare to keep clean, completely agree with the other 2 reviewers who have pointed out that it will be ruined if cant guarantee your toddler will no eat ANYTHING near it and will only use the pen on the mat.

Had it less than a month and its ruined had the same problem with the juice cup as the other reviewer pointed out once they know its water they will try in use their cups to make it all turn blue

Great fun - definitely recommend, 10 Jan 2008
Bought this for my 17month old son and he loves it, so does my 3 year old daughter, great for writing on for alphabet practice, also great fun for adults to share with children as there are 2 big chunky pens included (can also use the pens from the mini aquadraw kids). Very good value for money, I couldn't find it cheaper anywhere else.

Ideal for little hands, these chunky, easy to grip crayons come in 24 bright colours and are far less breakable than standard crayons! These crayons are perfect for developing your child's colouring skills and a great introduction to arts and crafts!

Shoddy quality, no lasting appeal, 29 Dec 2008
I remember this as being good fun as a kid. However, the latest version is of poor quality. The plastic of the playing area seems to be slightly stronger than cling film, the spinner was broken when it arrived and the whole thing just seems to sell based on nostalgia. I can't recommend this at all, buy Battleships if you want an old fashioned game, or Singstar for fun

Spectre at the feast..., 27 Nov 2008
...oh dear, what a misery I must be. I really don't like Twister. I don't want to play contortionist games with my children, so my heart sinks whenever Twister comes out of the cupboard. Our spinning board is slightly warped so the arrow ALWAYS finishes on the same direction - LH Yellow - which is fine on the rare occasions when I get to be the spinner because I just lie and make up my own fiendish directions, but it sure makes for a dull game in the hands of a 5 year old spinner - "Left hand, yellow, AGAIN, mum", she cries as my back spasms worsen and I sob softly, gazing at my rioja and "Heat!" sitting temptingly by the sofa. I'm sure so many others find this brilliant fun, but I can always find something funnier to do.

Classic, but tons of fun!, 15 Nov 2008
Classic game.....simple.....and tons of fun. A bit of fun for everyone! It's place is somewhere between video games and outdoor sports! Definitely recommended!

A timeless classic!, 25 Dec 2007
Twister is a game of physical skill, invented by Neil W. Rabens and Charles F. Foley in 1969.

The game includes a 167cm by 135cm plastic sheet covered with 6 blue, 6 green, 6 red and 6 yellow circles, which is layed on the floor. The game also includes a spinner, mounted onto a board that's divided into quarters. Each quater says either left foot, right foot, left hand, or right hand.

To play: After the spinner's been spun, a combination is called out {E.G. left foot - green} and players must move their hand or foot to that circle. Due to the limited number of coloured circles, players will often be required to put themselves in uncomfortable and unbalanced positions, which eventually results in someone's fall. No 2 players can share a circle (rules are different for more people) and the game is best played with socks being worn by all players.
Any amount of people can play Twister, but you always need someone to spin the spinner.
I gave Twister a 4 star durability rating because the spinner comes of the board a bit too easily and I gave it a 1 star educational rating, because the only thing you learn from it is how flexible you are!

Fun for all the family,
Utterly fabulous!

More Twister please by Hugo, 29 Apr 2007
My son aged five loves this game, I know that the age range is from 6 years on the actual box, but five is an ideal age to start trying it out.

It really gets small children to recognise colours and the shape of a circle without even thinking that they are learning something, you know what they say if they enjoy playing with something and it also teaches them something then it cann't be too bad a toy. (Cann't remember who said that, but from somewhere in my distant memory I can remember that being said when I was a child).

The game is quite robust even when five year old and 15 year old daughter and friends join in, it doesn't tear or rip and best of all it can be used outside in the summer, so instead of the children being couch potatoes, especially during the summer hols, get them outside with this, whilst you can have some peace inside without them!

The game can also be played with just two people, both of mine also play together and wear themselves out.

Great to take on a camping or caravanning holiday, small to pack but endless fun.

Good for adults too after a barbie, but not too much alchol though as could be a trip to casualty needed.

Glad I bought it as it did produce a good many laughs and gymnastics at the same time.

Quite a good priced game, if you think of the amount of times and people who can play it, without loosing lots of little pieces, great for a birthday present, as then when it comes to a quiet moment and prizes have run out, you know when younger ones want more and more prizes let them play this.

Have noticed that as of 5/5/07 when I was in Toysarus that they were doing a deal of buy any MB Game and get a free £12.99 Little Pets Tomagoche, or free football DVD (cann't remember exact title sorry) but well worth it as the Little Pets free gift is worth £12.99. I bought the Operation game for £9.99 and was amazed that my free gift was worth more than actual game I bought. (Could be worth putting away for present for someone for Birthday or Christmas).

No mess drawing!, 05 Dec 2008
My two boys love this and because it comes with two pens they can both draw at the same time. One criticism is they could have made the pens slightly tougher as the barrel tends to wear. Other than that a great toy and perfect for airport delays as it can be stored in a small space very quickly.

Awesome stuff.

value for money., 02 Nov 2008
my daughter had this when she was 2 and she loves it. Is great fun and no mess. Definatly worth the money.

aqua draw deluxe, 30 Oct 2008
I got this for my daughter's first birthday and it's been brilliant. The only grump i've got about it is if you have older kids and they fold it up when it's wet then it's mould everywhere!! I had to throw it out and get another one. Great for mess free play though

Not So Durable, 15 Jan 2008
Absolute nightmare to keep clean, completely agree with the other 2 reviewers who have pointed out that it will be ruined if cant guarantee your toddler will no eat ANYTHING near it and will only use the pen on the mat.

Had it less than a month and its ruined had the same problem with the juice cup as the other reviewer pointed out once they know its water they will try in use their cups to make it all turn blue

Great fun - definitely recommend, 10 Jan 2008
Bought this for my 17month old son and he loves it, so does my 3 year old daughter, great for writing on for alphabet practice, also great fun for adults to share with children as there are 2 big chunky pens included (can also use the pens from the mini aquadraw kids). Very good value for money, I couldn't find it cheaper anywhere else.

Very poor, 25 Nov 2008
Don't bother buying this item! I just did, and, instead of 24 crayons in a nice round container as pictured, I received (very late) three cardboard packets of crayons. Not a nice present for a two-year-old.

Perfect to colour with!, 25 Nov 2008
My two nephews love these crayons, which keeps them busy for hours. They are nice and chunky to handle, so they are perfect for small hands.

My advice is to get a large colouring book- to prevent them drawing on walls etc.

The crayons will last for ages!



Just right size, 01 Oct 2007
My little boy has had these since he was one and were now on our second set.He loves colouring and drawing so these are perfect.When they came i thought they would be longer but in fact they are just the right size for little hands.And he loves it even more now he can tell me the colours of them.

Perfect for little people, 19 Jul 2007
These crayons are perfect for little people. I bought these crayons when my daughter was 12 months old and she loves them. She is now nearly 2 and she has not managed to break or snap any yet. They are lovely and chunky for little hands to grip. They have a great selection of colours.
We kept a few seperate in her changing bag, as they are a brilliant idea if you get stuck in a traffic jam, or to keep them amused in the highchair if you are eating out. These are a must have and travel everywhere with us!
My little girl loves these so much I have now bought her a new set.
The only drawback is that they do take a bit of elbow grease to remove from the telly, walls, furniture etc. But so far I have managed to remove any little accidents! I'm not sure that they would from wallpaper though, as luckily her accidents have been easy clean surfaces.
If you have dogs, make sure these stay off the floor or there could be tears. For some reason my dogs seem to love eating stray crayons.
Highly recommended, a really good investment that keeps them amused for hours!

A well-loved classic game of nerve and chance, Pop-Up Pirate is barrels of explosive fun.

To set the game up, there is a small amount of assembly to be done, with stickers to carefully stick on to decorate the barrel and base.

Press the pirate down and he locks into the barrel in such a way that he will be popped up randomly when a sword is pushed in--and nobody knows which sword will be the one!

Players select a set of swords of their favourite colour and take it in turns to choose a slot, hoping that they won't be the one to make the pirate pop up with a start. Once the pirate has been popped, the remaining players take out their swords and start to play again until only the winner is left. Every time you push the pirate back into the barrel, the hole which will make the him pop up changes, making Pop-Up Pirate a tense and exciting game in which you never know who is going to be the one to launch the pirate into space. --Rachel Ediss

2 to 4 players.

Shoddy quality, no lasting appeal, 29 Dec 2008
I remember this as being good fun as a kid. However, the latest version is of poor quality. The plastic of the playing area seems to be slightly stronger than cling film, the spinner was broken when it arrived and the whole thing just seems to sell based on nostalgia. I can't recommend this at all, buy Battleships if you want an old fashioned game, or Singstar for fun

Spectre at the feast..., 27 Nov 2008
...oh dear, what a misery I must be. I really don't like Twister. I don't want to play contortionist games with my children, so my heart sinks whenever Twister comes out of the cupboard. Our spinning board is slightly warped so the arrow ALWAYS finishes on the same direction - LH Yellow - which is fine on the rare occasions when I get to be the spinner because I just lie and make up my own fiendish directions, but it sure makes for a dull game in the hands of a 5 year old spinner - "Left hand, yellow, AGAIN, mum", she cries as my back spasms worsen and I sob softly, gazing at my rioja and "Heat!" sitting temptingly by the sofa. I'm sure so many others find this brilliant fun, but I can always find something funnier to do.

Classic, but tons of fun!, 15 Nov 2008
Classic game.....simple.....and tons of fun. A bit of fun for everyone! It's place is somewhere between video games and outdoor sports! Definitely recommended!

A timeless classic!, 25 Dec 2007
Twister is a game of physical skill, invented by Neil W. Rabens and Charles F. Foley in 1969.

The game includes a 167cm by 135cm plastic sheet covered with 6 blue, 6 green, 6 red and 6 yellow circles, which is layed on the floor. The game also includes a spinner, mounted onto a board that's divided into quarters. Each quater says either left foot, right foot, left hand, or right hand.

To play: After the spinner's been spun, a combination is called out {E.G. left foot - green} and players must move their hand or foot to that circle. Due to the limited number of coloured circles, players will often be required to put themselves in uncomfortable and unbalanced positions, which eventually results in someone's fall. No 2 players can share a circle (rules are different for more people) and the game is best played with socks being worn by all players.
Any amount of people can play Twister, but you always need someone to spin the spinner.
I gave Twister a 4 star durability rating because the spinner comes of the board a bit too easily and I gave it a 1 star educational rating, because the only thing you learn from it is how flexible you are!

Fun for all the family,
Utterly fabulous!

More Twister please by Hugo, 29 Apr 2007
My son aged five loves this game, I know that the age range is from 6 years on the actual box, but five is an ideal age to start trying it out.

It really gets small children to recognise colours and the shape of a circle without even thinking that they are learning something, you know what they say if they enjoy playing with something and it also teaches them something then it cann't be too bad a toy. (Cann't remember who said that, but from somewhere in my distant memory I can remember that being said when I was a child).

The game is quite robust even when five year old and 15 year old daughter and friends join in, it doesn't tear or rip and best of all it can be used outside in the summer, so instead of the children being couch potatoes, especially during the summer hols, get them outside with this, whilst you can have some peace inside without them!

The game can also be played with just two people, both of mine also play together and wear themselves out.

Great to take on a camping or caravanning holiday, small to pack but endless fun.

Good for adults too after a barbie, but not too much alchol though as could be a trip to casualty needed.

Glad I bought it as it did produce a good many laughs and gymnastics at the same time.

Quite a good priced game, if you think of the amount of times and people who can play it, without loosing lots of little pieces, great for a birthday present, as then when it comes to a quiet moment and prizes have run out, you know when younger ones want more and more prizes let them play this.

Have noticed that as of 5/5/07 when I was in Toysarus that they were doing a deal of buy any MB Game and get a free £12.99 Little Pets Tomagoche, or free football DVD (cann't remember exact title sorry) but well worth it as the Little Pets free gift is worth £12.99. I bought the Operation game for £9.99 and was amazed that my free gift was worth more than actual game I bought. (Could be worth putting away for present for someone for Birthday or Christmas).

No mess drawing!, 05 Dec 2008
My two boys love this and because it comes with two pens they can both draw at the same time. One criticism is they could have made the pens slightly tougher as the barrel tends to wear. Other than that a great toy and perfect for airport delays as it can be stored in a small space very quickly.

Awesome stuff.

value for money., 02 Nov 2008
my daughter had this when she was 2 and she loves it. Is great fun and no mess. Definatly worth the money.

aqua draw deluxe, 30 Oct 2008
I got this for my daughter's first birthday and it's been brilliant. The only grump i've got about it is if you have older kids and they fold it up when it's wet then it's mould everywhere!! I had to throw it out and get another one. Great for mess free play though

Not So Durable, 15 Jan 2008
Absolute nightmare to keep clean, completely agree with the other 2 reviewers who have pointed out that it will be ruined if cant guarantee your toddler will no eat ANYTHING near it and will only use the pen on the mat.

Had it less than a month and its ruined had the same problem with the juice cup as the other reviewer pointed out once they know its water they will try in use their cups to make it all turn blue

Great fun - definitely recommend, 10 Jan 2008
Bought this for my 17month old son and he loves it, so does my 3 year old daughter, great for writing on for alphabet practice, also great fun for adults to share with children as there are 2 big chunky pens included (can also use the pens from the mini aquadraw kids). Very good value for money, I couldn't find it cheaper anywhere else.

Very poor, 25 Nov 2008
Don't bother buying this item! I just did, and, instead of 24 crayons in a nice round container as pictured, I received (very late) three cardboard packets of crayons. Not a nice present for a two-year-old.

Perfect to colour with!, 25 Nov 2008
My two nephews love these crayons, which keeps them busy for hours. They are nice and chunky to handle, so they are perfect for small hands.

My advice is to get a large colouring book- to prevent them drawing on walls etc.

The crayons will last for ages!



Just right size, 01 Oct 2007
My little boy has had these since he was one and were now on our second set.He loves colouring and drawing so these are perfect.When they came i thought they would be longer but in fact they are just the right size for little hands.And he loves it even more now he can tell me the colours of them.

Perfect for little people, 19 Jul 2007
These crayons are perfect for little people. I bought these crayons when my daughter was 12 months old and she loves them. She is now nearly 2 and she has not managed to break or snap any yet. They are lovely and chunky for little hands to grip. They have a great selection of colours.
We kept a few seperate in her changing bag, as they are a brilliant idea if you get stuck in a traffic jam, or to keep them amused in the highchair if you are eating out. These are a must have and travel everywhere with us!
My little girl loves these so much I have now bought her a new set.
The only drawback is that they do take a bit of elbow grease to remove from the telly, walls, furniture etc. But so far I have managed to remove any little accidents! I'm not sure that they would from wallpaper though, as luckily her accidents have been easy clean surfaces.
If you have dogs, make sure these stay off the floor or there could be tears. For some reason my dogs seem to love eating stray crayons.
Highly recommended, a really good investment that keeps them amused for hours!



Great vintage classic fun for everyone!, 25 Nov 2008

One of the oldest games still on the market, and has been around for many years. It's a simple, but exciting family game based on pure luck.

Each Player slots one of their swords into the barrel that contains 'Jolly Roger' the Pirate. If you're unlucky, you've chosen the wrong slot, and 'yikes' up pops 'Jolly Roger' - you lose!

This game is great because it's a randomly-chosen slot that's selected by the clever mechanism on every single game, and so nobody can cheat or predict who will win and who will lose! An amazingly simple idea, but it's what makes this game work and so popular.

The components are attractive and brightly coloured, and the barrel itself is extremely robust.

I think I'm right in saying that this game has never been out of production since it was first made - and this only applies to a mere handful of games still on the market today. These include famous titles such as 'Monopoly' and 'Cluedo'.

Fun For All Ages, 17 Nov 2008
This is a really excellent childrens game. The construction means you have to hold the barrel with one hand while pushing a sword into it with the other hand so you really get a jolt if the pirate pops out. Everyone from Great Grandparents to 3 year olds love it in our family. It's a great game to bring out onto the dinner table after a meal and everyone can join in. It's completely random who wins each time.
It's very funny and the pirate really does jump out a long way.
Highly recommended.

tomy pop up pirate, 18 Jan 2008
This is so much fun, me and my 3 year old son love it. One of the best things about it is the fact that you dont need batteries. The suspense of the game it great and the pop up pirate makes us jump every time no matter how often we have played it. It is so easy to set up my son does it all and feels quite confident and important about that. Putting the swords in the barrel is good for a childs co ordination, counting them into equal groups of differnt colours for each player is also educational.
We love it and are glad we bought it anyway.

we love it!, 11 Dec 2007
this is a great toy and helped a lot in teaching my 3 year old daughter about taking turns and waiting for your own turn. Its very funny when the pirate pops up, and you can change the rules to make it that you have won, or you are out, when he pops up. Its easy for a young child to stick the swords in the barrel, you sometimes have to hold it steady but overall the toy is quite robust. Also my daughter liked counting all the swords and sorting them into different coloured piles. Overall a great family game that they dont get bored of.

Both of mine loved it, 03 Oct 2007
My 1 year old and my three year old both love this game. Although you have to hold it steady for them at times, they really do get a lot of fun out of it.

Here's your chance to own it all with the world's most popular board game! Since 1935, the Monopoly game has been bringing families together to buy, sell and build in Parker Brothers' Property Trading Game. Whether you're creating new cherised memories or rekindling your youth... the Monopoly game is the classic favourite. Suitable for 2 to 8 players.Move over every other game ever invented and make way for the classic board game by which all others are judged.

Monopoly is the absolute timeless family game. It's a game about strategy, chance, luck and ultimately about greed.

Invented during the Great Depression in 1934, Monopoly has since been translated into 26 different languages and has sold over 200 million sets worldwide. It's a small wonder that most people have grown up with Monopoly.

Monopoly, with its thrilling property-owning rules and objectives, is highly educational. For early Monopoly beginners of seven years, it encourages arithmetic skills. At the same time it teaches older players about money management, property management, basic economics, the art of negotiation and compromise (just how much are you prepared to trade for Mayfair). In many ways Monopoly also mirrors the lessons of life--chance and luck can throw even the best-laid plans astray, and if you 're not prepared to take the big risks you're unlikely to be life's big winner.

Yet Monopoly is also great fun and for some reason its simple rules don't tire or become dull from repetition--truly the mark of a timeless classic.

The only significant downside to Monopoly is that the full game can be a very lengthy event easily lasting hours.

Monopoly can be enjoyed by children as young as seven years old and will still thrill a 97-year-old; it is suitable for 2-8 players.

A perfect game of family fun on a rainy day, a long holiday or a cold winter night, Monopoly will probably be the most played board game your you will ever own. --Victoria Mackenzie

Shoddy quality, no lasting appeal, 29 Dec 2008
I remember this as being good fun as a kid. However, the latest version is of poor quality. The plastic of the playing area seems to be slightly stronger than cling film, the spinner was broken when it arrived and the whole thing just seems to sell based on nostalgia. I can't recommend this at all, buy Battleships if you want an old fashioned game, or Singstar for fun

Spectre at the feast..., 27 Nov 2008
...oh dear, what a misery I must be. I really don't like Twister. I don't want to play contortionist games with my children, so my heart sinks whenever Twister comes out of the cupboard. Our spinning board is slightly warped so the arrow ALWAYS finishes on the same direction - LH Yellow - which is fine on the rare occasions when I get to be the spinner because I just lie and make up my own fiendish directions, but it sure makes for a dull game in the hands of a 5 year old spinner - "Left hand, yellow, AGAIN, mum", she cries as my back spasms worsen and I sob softly, gazing at my rioja and "Heat!" sitting temptingly by the sofa. I'm sure so many others find this brilliant fun, but I can always find something funnier to do.

Classic, but tons of fun!, 15 Nov 2008
Classic game.....simple.....and tons of fun. A bit of fun for everyone! It's place is somewhere between video games and outdoor sports! Definitely recommended!

A timeless classic!, 25 Dec 2007
Twister is a game of physical skill, invented by Neil W. Rabens and Charles F. Foley in 1969.

The game includes a 167cm by 135cm plastic sheet covered with 6 blue, 6 green, 6 red and 6 yellow circles, which is layed on the floor. The game also includes a spinner, mounted onto a board that's divided into quarters. Each quater says either left foot, right foot, left hand, or right hand.

To play: After the spinner's been spun, a combination is called out {E.G. left foot - green} and players must move their hand or foot to that circle. Due to the limited number of coloured circles, players will often be required to put themselves in uncomfortable and unbalanced positions, which eventually results in someone's fall. No 2 players can share a circle (rules are different for more people) and the game is best played with socks being worn by all players.
Any amount of people can play Twister, but you always need someone to spin the spinner.
I gave Twister a 4 star durability rating because the spinner comes of the board a bit too easily and I gave it a 1 star educational rating, because the only thing you learn from it is how flexible you are!

Fun for all the family,
Utterly fabulous!

More Twister please by Hugo, 29 Apr 2007
My son aged five loves this game, I know that the age range is from 6 years on the actual box, but five is an ideal age to start trying it out.

It really gets small children to recognise colours and the shape of a circle without even thinking that they are learning something, you know what they say if they enjoy playing with something and it also teaches them something then it cann't be too bad a toy. (Cann't remember who said that, but from somewhere in my distant memory I can remember that being said when I was a child).

The game is quite robust even when five year old and 15 year old daughter and friends join in, it doesn't tear or rip and best of all it can be used outside in the summer, so instead of the children being couch potatoes, especially during the summer hols, get them outside with this, whilst you can have some peace inside without them!

The game can also be played with just two people, both of mine also play together and wear themselves out.

Great to take on a camping or caravanning holiday, small to pack but endless fun.

Good for adults too after a barbie, but not too much alchol though as could be a trip to casualty needed.

Glad I bought it as it did produce a good many laughs and gymnastics at the same time.

Quite a good priced game, if you think of the amount of times and people who can play it, without loosing lots of little pieces, great for a birthday present, as then when it comes to a quiet moment and prizes have run out, you know when younger ones want more and more prizes let them play this.

Have noticed that as of 5/5/07 when I was in Toysarus that they were doing a deal of buy any MB Game and get a free £12.99 Little Pets Tomagoche, or free football DVD (cann't remember exact title sorry) but well worth it as the Little Pets free gift is worth £12.99. I bought the Operation game for £9.99 and was amazed that my free gift was worth more than actual game I bought. (Could be worth putting away for present for someone for Birthday or Christmas).

No mess drawing!, 05 Dec 2008
My two boys love this and because it comes with two pens they can both draw at the same time. One criticism is they could have made the pens slightly tougher as the barrel tends to wear. Other than that a great toy and perfect for airport delays as it can be stored in a small space very quickly.

Awesome stuff.

value for money., 02 Nov 2008
my daughter had this when she was 2 and she loves it. Is great fun and no mess. Definatly worth the money.

aqua draw deluxe, 30 Oct 2008
I got this for my daughter's first birthday and it's been brilliant. The only grump i've got about it is if you have older kids and they fold it up when it's wet then it's mould everywhere!! I had to throw it out and get another one. Great for mess free play though

Not So Durable, 15 Jan 2008
Absolute nightmare to keep clean, completely agree with the other 2 reviewers who have pointed out that it will be ruined if cant guarantee your toddler will no eat ANYTHING near it and will only use the pen on the mat.

Had it less than a month and its ruined had the same problem with the juice cup as the other reviewer pointed out once they know its water they will try in use their cups to make it all turn blue

Great fun - definitely recommend, 10 Jan 2008
Bought this for my 17month old son and he loves it, so does my 3 year old daughter, great for writing on for alphabet practice, also great fun for adults to share with children as there are 2 big chunky pens included (can also use the pens from the mini aquadraw kids). Very good value for money, I couldn't find it cheaper anywhere else.

Very poor, 25 Nov 2008
Don't bother buying this item! I just did, and, instead of 24 crayons in a nice round container as pictured, I received (very late) three cardboard packets of crayons. Not a nice present for a two-year-old.

Perfect to colour with!, 25 Nov 2008
My two nephews love these crayons, which keeps them busy for hours. They are nice and chunky to handle, so they are perfect for small hands.

My advice is to get a large colouring book- to prevent them drawing on walls etc.

The crayons will last for ages!



Just right size, 01 Oct 2007
My little boy has had these since he was one and were now on our second set.He loves colouring and drawing so these are perfect.When they came i thought they would be longer but in fact they are just the right size for little hands.And he loves it even more now he can tell me the colours of them.

Perfect for little people, 19 Jul 2007
These crayons are perfect for little people. I bought these crayons when my daughter was 12 months old and she loves them. She is now nearly 2 and she has not managed to break or snap any yet. They are lovely and chunky for little hands to grip. They have a great selection of colours.
We kept a few seperate in her changing bag, as they are a brilliant idea if you get stuck in a traffic jam, or to keep them amused in the highchair if you are eating out. These are a must have and travel everywhere with us!
My little girl loves these so much I have now bought her a new set.
The only drawback is that they do take a bit of elbow grease to remove from the telly, walls, furniture etc. But so far I have managed to remove any little accidents! I'm not sure that they would from wallpaper though, as luckily her accidents have been easy clean surfaces.
If you have dogs, make sure these stay off the floor or there could be tears. For some reason my dogs seem to love eating stray crayons.
Highly recommended, a really good investment that keeps them amused for hours!



Great vintage classic fun for everyone!, 25 Nov 2008

One of the oldest games still on the market, and has been around for many years. It's a simple, but exciting family game based on pure luck.

Each Player slots one of their swords into the barrel that contains 'Jolly Roger' the Pirate. If you're unlucky, you've chosen the wrong slot, and 'yikes' up pops 'Jolly Roger' - you lose!

This game is great because it's a randomly-chosen slot that's selected by the clever mechanism on every single game, and so nobody can cheat or predict who will win and who will lose! An amazingly simple idea, but it's what makes this game work and so popular.

The components are attractive and brightly coloured, and the barrel itself is extremely robust.

I think I'm right in saying that this game has never been out of production since it was first made - and this only applies to a mere handful of games still on the market today. These include famous titles such as 'Monopoly' and 'Cluedo'.

Fun For All Ages, 17 Nov 2008
This is a really excellent childrens game. The construction means you have to hold the barrel with one hand while pushing a sword into it with the other hand so you really get a jolt if the pirate pops out. Everyone from Great Grandparents to 3 year olds love it in our family. It's a great game to bring out onto the dinner table after a meal and everyone can join in. It's completely random who wins each time.
It's very funny and the pirate really does jump out a long way.
Highly recommended.

tomy pop up pirate, 18 Jan 2008
This is so much fun, me and my 3 year old son love it. One of the best things about it is the fact that you dont need batteries. The suspense of the game it great and the pop up pirate makes us jump every time no matter how often we have played it. It is so easy to set up my son does it all and feels quite confident and important about that. Putting the swords in the barrel is good for a childs co ordination, counting them into equal groups of differnt colours for each player is also educational.
We love it and are glad we bought it anyway.

we love it!, 11 Dec 2007
this is a great toy and helped a lot in teaching my 3 year old daughter about taking turns and waiting for your own turn. Its very funny when the pirate pops up, and you can change the rules to make it that you have won, or you are out, when he pops up. Its easy for a young child to stick the swords in the barrel, you sometimes have to hold it steady but overall the toy is quite robust. Also my daughter liked counting all the swords and sorting them into different coloured piles. Overall a great family game that they dont get bored of.

Both of mine loved it, 03 Oct 2007
My 1 year old and my three year old both love this game. Although you have to hold it steady for them at times, they really do get a lot of fun out of it.

OMG, 23 Dec 2008
I am 12 & discovered this game in march! AMAZING !! so its not true thst all kids cant get into this game.. I'M PROOF (:


Best game ever, 31 Jul 2008
I find the naivety of the "I lost because I rolled a 4..." comment startling.

I loved this game as a child and played it often, I now have children of my own and we play it. In all the hundreds of games I have played over the years only a very small percentage was bad luck the deciding factor in the game and I cannot think of a single game when a game was won because of good-luck. There is an element of chance in the game but there is far and away more skill and strategy than chance.

Any player that is out because he rolled a 4 rather than a 5 had probably lost the game a long time ago and that was just the killing blow. Perhaps he had overstretched and was caught out or perhaps another player had risked his fortune by investing in an expensive property and you were unlucky enough to land on it, or perhaps you have been losing little by little and that was just the last straw.
I bet if he played 10 times he would lose because he was `unlucky' most of the time, how about you give some credit to the winner for being better at the game than you.

If you want a warm, fuzzy, lets all hug game, then this is not it. If you want a fun game of skill, that challenges you to plan, to evaluate investments, take calculated risks, respond to fortune or misfortune, to negotiate with others. It is a competitive game and there will be a winner and some losers.

It may not be nice to lose but it is something a child must learn at some point, non-competitive sports and games have their place but not to the exclusion of competing. Playing is fun, but winning is fun too, teaching children to play to win, to seek to improve their skills to better themselves is training them for life. A desire to achieve and to succeed and exceed is sometimes a good thing, games help them learn those skills in a controlled environment.

And above all else this is a fun game.


Monopoly - one of THE greatest games, 30 Sep 2007
I remember playing Monopoly as a child with my family. One of the best things about the game is that it reestablishes true "family time" in a modern world where the typical family no longer sits down to eat dinner together. Our Monopoly games would sometimes span a couple of days and we would wait with great excitement for our Dad to say it was time to resume playing after the dinner table had been cleared. Well done to the makers for bringing out an updated edition featuring modern London landmarks. I shall be playing this version with my children in years to come...but will still be keeping the original for the nostalgia.

Still successfull after nearly seventy years at the top., 16 Sep 2007
There cannot be many people in the English speaking world who havenot played or atleast seen a box containing a momopoly set.

At present it has been printed in 34 different languages and as the basic rules are within the grasp of most people from single figures to triple figures.

Looking at the rules you would think this was a game of chance really desided on the luck of the dice but this game is played at championship level and if you know the odds of how the dice may land its almost possible to win every time aslong as you know what properties you need to buy.
I have a book written some years ago outlining the properties that you will land on no matter what you throw.

As you may have gathered the most expensive properties in Green and Purple can and easily be missed several times.Those Orange,Red and Yellows may be a little cheaper to develop but you are guaranteed to land on them far often with dire consquences if they have been developed.

By the time your opponent has landed at Park Lane or Mayfair you may be out of the game.

Monopoly can be played by all ages and the fact that Speers games have kept the price down over the years must say something about its popularity and sales.

Timeless Classic, 31 Aug 2007
Monopoly is the best-selling board game in the world. In the game, players roll the dice and may land on properties. If so they may buy them. If another player lands on already owned property they must pay rent to the owner. Rent can be increased by building houses and hotels. Sometimes players will pay taxes, receive rewards and even be sent to jail. The aim of the game is to bankrupt your opponents. The game is excellent fun for older children and adults alike. It has a good balance between luck and strategy. An absoulte must-have for every family.

With every touch of the Tag Reader, words talk, pictures sing and stories live out loud! The Tag reading system has a small camera in the tip that 'reads' the pages aloud, giving your child the real storybook experience. With the specially printed books,

Shoddy quality, no lasting appeal, 29 Dec 2008
I remember this as being good fun as a kid. However, the latest version is of poor quality. The plastic of the playing area seems to be slightly stronger than cling film, the spinner was broken when it arrived and the whole thing just seems to sell based on nostalgia. I can't recommend this at all, buy Battleships if you want an old fashioned game, or Singstar for fun

Spectre at the feast..., 27 Nov 2008
...oh dear, what a misery I must be. I really don't like Twister. I don't want to play contortionist games with my children, so my heart sinks whenever Twister comes out of the cupboard. Our spinning board is slightly warped so the arrow ALWAYS finishes on the same direction - LH Yellow - which is fine on the rare occasions when I get to be the spinner because I just lie and make up my own fiendish directions, but it sure makes for a dull game in the hands of a 5 year old spinner - "Left hand, yellow, AGAIN, mum", she cries as my back spasms worsen and I sob softly, gazing at my rioja and "Heat!" sitting temptingly by the sofa. I'm sure so many others find this brilliant fun, but I can always find something funnier to do.

Classic, but tons of fun!, 15 Nov 2008
Classic game.....simple.....and tons of fun. A bit of fun for everyone! It's place is somewhere between video games and outdoor sports! Definitely recommended!

A timeless classic!, 25 Dec 2007
Twister is a game of physical skill, invented by Neil W. Rabens and Charles F. Foley in 1969.

The game includes a 167cm by 135cm plastic sheet covered with 6 blue, 6 green, 6 red and 6 yellow circles, which is layed on the floor. The game also includes a spinner, mounted onto a board that's divided into quarters. Each quater says either left foot, right foot, left hand, or right hand.

To play: After the spinner's been spun, a combination is called out {E.G. left foot - green} and players must move their hand or foot to that circle. Due to the limited number of coloured circles, players will often be required to put themselves in uncomfortable and unbalanced positions, which eventually results in someone's fall. No 2 players can share a circle (rules are different for more people) and the game is best played with socks being worn by all players.
Any amount of people can play Twister, but you always need someone to spin the spinner.
I gave Twister a 4 star durability rating because the spinner comes of the board a bit too easily and I gave it a 1 star educational rating, because the only thing you learn from it is how flexible you are!

Fun for all the family,
Utterly fabulous!

More Twister please by Hugo, 29 Apr 2007
My son aged five loves this game, I know that the age range is from 6 years on the actual box, but five is an ideal age to start trying it out.

It really gets small children to recognise colours and the shape of a circle without even thinking that they are learning something, you know what they say if they enjoy playing with something and it also teaches them something then it cann't be too bad a toy. (Cann't remember who said that, but from somewhere in my distant memory I can remember that being said when I was a child).

The game is quite robust even when five year old and 15 year old daughter and friends join in, it doesn't tear or rip and best of all it can be used outside in the summer, so instead of the children being couch potatoes, especially during the summer hols, get them outside with this, whilst you can have some peace inside without them!

The game can also be played with just two people, both of mine also play together and wear themselves out.

Great to take on a camping or caravanning holiday, small to pack but endless fun.

Good for adults too after a barbie, but not too much alchol though as could be a trip to casualty needed.

Glad I bought it as it did produce a good many laughs and gymnastics at the same time.

Quite a good priced game, if you think of the amount of times and people who can play it, without loosing lots of little pieces, great for a birthday present, as then when it comes to a quiet moment and prizes have run out, you know when younger ones want more and more prizes let them play this.

Have noticed that as of 5/5/07 when I was in Toysarus that they were doing a deal of buy any MB Game and get a free £12.99 Little Pets Tomagoche, or free football DVD (cann't remember exact title sorry) but well worth it as the Little Pets free gift is worth £12.99. I bought the Operation game for £9.99 and was amazed that my free gift was worth more than actual game I bought. (Could be worth putting away for present for someone for Birthday or Christmas).

No mess drawing!, 05 Dec 2008
My two boys love this and because it comes with two pens they can both draw at the same time. One criticism is they could have made the pens slightly tougher as the barrel tends to wear. Other than that a great toy and perfect for airport delays as it can be stored in a small space very quickly.

Awesome stuff.

value for money., 02 Nov 2008
my daughter had this when she was 2 and she loves it. Is great fun and no mess. Definatly worth the money.

aqua draw deluxe, 30 Oct 2008
I got this for my daughter's first birthday and it's been brilliant. The only grump i've got about it is if you have older kids and they fold it up when it's wet then it's mould everywhere!! I had to throw it out and get another one. Great for mess free play though

Not So Durable, 15 Jan 2008
Absolute nightmare to keep clean, completely agree with the other 2 reviewers who have pointed out that it will be ruined if cant guarantee your toddler will no eat ANYTHING near it and will only use the pen on the mat.

Had it less than a month and its ruined had the same problem with the juice cup as the other reviewer pointed out once they know its water they will try in use their cups to make it all turn blue

Great fun - definitely recommend, 10 Jan 2008
Bought this for my 17month old son and he loves it, so does my 3 year old daughter, great for writing on for alphabet practice, also great fun for adults to share with children as there are 2 big chunky pens included (can also use the pens from the mini aquadraw kids). Very good value for money, I couldn't find it cheaper anywhere else.

Very poor, 25 Nov 2008
Don't bother buying this item! I just did, and, instead of 24 crayons in a nice round container as pictured, I received (very late) three cardboard packets of crayons. Not a nice present for a two-year-old.

Perfect to colour with!, 25 Nov 2008
My two nephews love these crayons, which keeps them busy for hours. They are nice and chunky to handle, so they are perfect for small hands.

My advice is to get a large colouring book- to prevent them drawing on walls etc.

The crayons will last for ages!



Just right size, 01 Oct 2007
My little boy has had these since he was one and were now on our second set.He loves colouring and drawing so these are perfect.When they came i thought they would be longer but in fact they are just the right size for little hands.And he loves it even more now he can tell me the colours of them.

Perfect for little people, 19 Jul 2007
These crayons are perfect for little people. I bought these crayons when my daughter was 12 months old and she loves them. She is now nearly 2 and she has not managed to break or snap any yet. They are lovely and chunky for little hands to grip. They have a great selection of colours.
We kept a few seperate in her changing bag, as they are a brilliant idea if you get stuck in a traffic jam, or to keep them amused in the highchair if you are eating out. These are a must have and travel everywhere with us!
My little girl loves these so much I have now bought her a new set.
The only drawback is that they do take a bit of elbow grease to remove from the telly, walls, furniture etc. But so far I have managed to remove any little accidents! I'm not sure that they would from wallpaper though, as luckily her accidents have been easy clean surfaces.
If you have dogs, make sure these stay off the floor or there could be tears. For some reason my dogs seem to love eating stray crayons.
Highly recommended, a really good investment that keeps them amused for hours!



Great vintage classic fun for everyone!, 25 Nov 2008

One of the oldest games still on the market, and has been around for many years. It's a simple, but exciting family game based on pure luck.

Each Player slots one of their swords into the barrel that contains 'Jolly Roger' the Pirate. If you're unlucky, you've chosen the wrong slot, and 'yikes' up pops 'Jolly Roger' - you lose!

This game is great because it's a randomly-chosen slot that's selected by the clever mechanism on every single game, and so nobody can cheat or predict who will win and who will lose! An amazingly simple idea, but it's what makes this game work and so popular.

The components are attractive and brightly coloured, and the barrel itself is extremely robust.

I think I'm right in saying that this game has never been out of production since it was first made - and this only applies to a mere handful of games still on the market today. These include famous titles such as 'Monopoly' and 'Cluedo'.

Fun For All Ages, 17 Nov 2008
This is a really excellent childrens game. The construction means you have to hold the barrel with one hand while pushing a sword into it with the other hand so you really get a jolt if the pirate pops out. Everyone from Great Grandparents to 3 year olds love it in our family. It's a great game to bring out onto the dinner table after a meal and everyone can join in. It's completely random who wins each time.
It's very funny and the pirate really does jump out a long way.
Highly recommended.

tomy pop up pirate, 18 Jan 2008
This is so much fun, me and my 3 year old son love it. One of the best things about it is the fact that you dont need batteries. The suspense of the game it great and the pop up pirate makes us jump every time no matter how often we have played it. It is so easy to set up my son does it all and feels quite confident and important about that. Putting the swords in the barrel is good for a childs co ordination, counting them into equal groups of differnt colours for each player is also educational.
We love it and are glad we bought it anyway.

we love it!, 11 Dec 2007
this is a great toy and helped a lot in teaching my 3 year old daughter about taking turns and waiting for your own turn. Its very funny when the pirate pops up, and you can change the rules to make it that you have won, or you are out, when he pops up. Its easy for a young child to stick the swords in the barrel, you sometimes have to hold it steady but overall the toy is quite robust. Also my daughter liked counting all the swords and sorting them into different coloured piles. Overall a great family game that they dont get bored of.

Both of mine loved it, 03 Oct 2007
My 1 year old and my three year old both love this game. Although you have to hold it steady for them at times, they really do get a lot of fun out of it.

OMG, 23 Dec 2008
I am 12 & discovered this game in march! AMAZING !! so its not true thst all kids cant get into this game.. I'M PROOF (:


Best game ever, 31 Jul 2008
I find the naivety of the "I lost because I rolled a 4..." comment startling.

I loved this game as a child and played it often, I now have children of my own and we play it. In all the hundreds of games I have played over the years only a very small percentage was bad luck the deciding factor in the game and I cannot think of a single game when a game was won because of good-luck. There is an element of chance in the game but there is far and away more skill and strategy than chance.

Any player that is out because he rolled a 4 rather than a 5 had probably lost the game a long time ago and that was just the killing blow. Perhaps he had overstretched and was caught out or perhaps another player had risked his fortune by investing in an expensive property and you were unlucky enough to land on it, or perhaps you have been losing little by little and that was just the last straw.
I bet if he played 10 times he would lose because he was `unlucky' most of the time, how about you give some credit to the winner for being better at the game than you.

If you want a warm, fuzzy, lets all hug game, then this is not it. If you want a fun game of skill, that challenges you to plan, to evaluate investments, take calculated risks, respond to fortune or misfortune, to negotiate with others. It is a competitive game and there will be a winner and some losers.

It may not be nice to lose but it is something a child must learn at some point, non-competitive sports and games have their place but not to the exclusion of competing. Playing is fun, but winning is fun too, teaching children to play to win, to seek to improve their skills to better themselves is training them for life. A desire to achieve and to succeed and exceed is sometimes a good thing, games help them learn those skills in a controlled environment.

And above all else this is a fun game.


Monopoly - one of THE greatest games, 30 Sep 2007
I remember playing Monopoly as a child with my family. One of the best things about the game is that it reestablishes true "family time" in a modern world where the typical family no longer sits down to eat dinner together. Our Monopoly games would sometimes span a couple of days and we would wait with great excitement for our Dad to say it was time to resume playing after the dinner table had been cleared. Well done to the makers for bringing out an updated edition featuring modern London landmarks. I shall be playing this version with my children in years to come...but will still be keeping the original for the nostalgia.

Still successfull after nearly seventy years at the top., 16 Sep 2007
There cannot be many people in the English speaking world who havenot played or atleast seen a box containing a momopoly set.

At present it has been printed in 34 different languages and as the basic rules are within the grasp of most people from single figures to triple figures.

Looking at the rules you would think this was a game of chance really desided on the luck of the dice but this game is played at championship level and if you know the odds of how the dice may land its almost possible to win every time aslong as you know what properties you need to buy.
I have a book written some years ago outlining the properties that you will land on no matter what you throw.

As you may have gathered the most expensive properties in Green and Purple can and easily be missed several times.Those Orange,Red and Yellows may be a little cheaper to develop but you are guaranteed to land on them far often with dire consquences if they have been developed.

By the time your opponent has landed at Park Lane or Mayfair you may be out of the game.

Monopoly can be played by all ages and the fact that Speers games have kept the price down over the years must say something about its popularity and sales.

Timeless Classic, 31 Aug 2007
Monopoly is the best-selling board game in the world. In the game, players roll the dice and may land on properties. If so they may buy them. If another player lands on already owned property they must pay rent to the owner. Rent can be increased by building houses and hotels. Sometimes players will pay taxes, receive rewards and even be sent to jail. The aim of the game is to bankrupt your opponents. The game is excellent fun for older children and adults alike. It has a good balance between luck and strategy. An absoulte must-have for every family.

good for those with a computer, 04 Jan 2009
The Tag system is a great idea in principle, but one thing i didn't realise upon purchasing it was that i had to load the books onto the pen first before the pen would recognise them.
The download was actually straight forward and took only a few minutes to do(but no good for families without access to a computer or the internet), the tag pen however only has space for 5 books to be downloaded to it at a time, so if like us who bought it for christmas with lots of extra books you will have to keep swapping and changing the books available on the pen on the computer.

The pen is very easy to use however some of the voices used are annoying but the kids don't seem to mind, as they haven't put it down since getting it, i would recommend it to anyone who has a computer to get it if their kids enjoys reading - but not yet mastered the art of reading.



Great - if it would ever work..., 03 Jan 2009
A great idea and, in the few moments we've seen it actually work, it promises to be a great product. Unfortunately, we've spent hours repeatedly loading the books and still have only the very first download working. The online file shows the reader has the books load but simply doesn't work when we try to read them. The 'Help' from Leapfrog is so pathetic that I've given up and am throwing this out. The Tag is exactly like the other Leapfrog item (V-smile Learning System) we foolishly bought; it over-promises and under-delivers and is utterly unreliable.

Fantastic, 02 Jan 2009
I bought this for my four year old for Christmas, and she hasnt put it down. It's kept her amused for hours at a time. She has now memorised the Ozzie Otter book that comes with it and loves using the pen to help her with words she doesnt recognise. I would recommend this product to anyone as my little girl thoroughly enjoys using it, and has really come on with her reading in the short week she has had it!

Surprisingly enjoyable toy, 31 Dec 2008
I brought this for my daughter 5 year old who has speech & language difficulties, I thought she would not like it very much as she finds reading hard and tends to avoid anyhthing too difficult, but she instantly loved the Tag reader. She is mainly using the pictures and games and we are slowly showing her how to trace the words to tell the stories. But it is great not only for the obvious skills, but is helping with her concentration and it is just good fun for her.
This is not only great for kids who have problems with reading, I have another 4 year daughter who loves it equally and picked up how to use it so qucikly without much help. My only problem now it that they want to both play with it at the same time!
I am really surprise how much they both love this toy and would highly recommend.

great toy, 30 Dec 2008
got this for my 5yr old for christmas, he has Downs syndrome and his speech is quite behind that of his peers so he can't really read yet either. This allows him to read through the book word by word on his own or it'll read the whole page to him. We hoped it would bring him some independance with books as he loves them. There are a couple of pages at teh end of each book with games on, they are a bit above his understanding without our guidance a tthe moment but i'm sure with a few goes he'll pick it up. He loves the cars and diego books we also bought for it, especially as you can touch the pictures and they say things. I was surprised at just how easily this works, only a light touch is needed. Uploading the extra books to the pen is really simple just put in the disk and it takes you straight to the website. Really recommended to any parent of a child that loves books

This bumper colouring book is guaranteed to keep you happy for hours on end. With 160 pages of animal, people, transport and scenery images, there's so much to colour in you won't know where to begin.

For ages 3 years and over.

Shoddy quality, no lasting appeal, 29 Dec 2008
I remember this as being good fun as a kid. However, the latest version is of poor quality. The plastic of the playing area seems to be slightly stronger than cling film, the spinner was broken when it arrived and the whole thing just seems to sell based on nostalgia. I can't recommend this at all, buy Battleships if you want an old fashioned game, or Singstar for fun

Spectre at the feast..., 27 Nov 2008
...oh dear, what a misery I must be. I really don't like Twister. I don't want to play contortionist games with my children, so my heart sinks whenever Twister comes out of the cupboard. Our spinning board is slightly warped so the arrow ALWAYS finishes on the same direction - LH Yellow - which is fine on the rare occasions when I get to be the spinner because I just lie and make up my own fiendish directions, but it sure makes for a dull game in the hands of a 5 year old spinner - "Left hand, yellow, AGAIN, mum", she cries as my back spasms worsen and I sob softly, gazing at my rioja and "Heat!" sitting temptingly by the sofa. I'm sure so many others find this brilliant fun, but I can always find something funnier to do.

Classic, but tons of fun!, 15 Nov 2008
Classic game.....simple.....and tons of fun. A bit of fun for everyone! It's place is somewhere between video games and outdoor sports! Definitely recommended!

A timeless classic!, 25 Dec 2007
Twister is a game of physical skill, invented by Neil W. Rabens and Charles F. Foley in 1969.

The game includes a 167cm by 135cm plastic sheet covered with 6 blue, 6 green, 6 red and 6 yellow circles, which is layed on the floor. The game also includes a spinner, mounted onto a board that's divided into quarters. Each quater says either left foot, right foot, left hand, or right hand.

To play: After the spinner's been spun, a combination is called out {E.G. left foot - green} and players must move their hand or foot to that circle. Due to the limited number of coloured circles, players will often be required to put themselves in uncomfortable and unbalanced positions, which eventually results in someone's fall. No 2 players can share a circle (rules are different for more people) and the game is best played with socks being worn by all players.
Any amount of people can play Twister, but you always need someone to spin the spinner.
I gave Twister a 4 star durability rating because the spinner comes of the board a bit too easily and I gave it a 1 star educational rating, because the only thing you learn from it is how flexible you are!

Fun for all the family,
Utterly fabulous!

More Twister please by Hugo, 29 Apr 2007
My son aged five loves this game, I know that the age range is from 6 years on the actual box, but five is an ideal age to start trying it out.

It really gets small children to recognise colours and the shape of a circle without even thinking that they are learning something, you know what they say if they enjoy playing with something and it also teaches them something then it cann't be too bad a toy. (Cann't remember who said that, but from somewhere in my distant memory I can remember that being said when I was a child).

The game is quite robust even when five year old and 15 year old daughter and friends join in, it doesn't tear or rip and best of all it can be used outside in the summer, so instead of the children being couch potatoes, especially during the summer hols, get them outside with this, whilst you can have some peace inside without them!

The game can also be played with just two people, both of mine also play together and wear themselves out.

Great to take on a camping or caravanning holiday, small to pack but endless fun.

Good for adults too after a barbie, but not too much alchol though as could be a trip to casualty needed.

Glad I bought it as it did produce a good many laughs and gymnastics at the same time.

Quite a good priced game, if you think of the amount of times and people who can play it, without loosing lots of little pieces, great for a birthday present, as then when it comes to a quiet moment and prizes have run out, you know when younger ones want more and more prizes let them play this.

Have noticed that as of 5/5/07 when I was in Toysarus that they were doing a deal of buy any MB Game and get a free £12.99 Little Pets Tomagoche, or free football DVD (cann't remember exact title sorry) but well worth it as the Little Pets free gift is worth £12.99. I bought the Operation game for £9.99 and was amazed that my free gift was worth more than actual game I bought. (Could be worth putting away for present for someone for Birthday or Christmas).

No mess drawing!, 05 Dec 2008
My two boys love this and because it comes with two pens they can both draw at the same time. One criticism is they could have made the pens slightly tougher as the barrel tends to wear. Other than that a great toy and perfect for airport delays as it can be stored in a small space very quickly.

Awesome stuff.

value for money., 02 Nov 2008
my daughter had this when she was 2 and she loves it. Is great fun and no mess. Definatly worth the money.

aqua draw deluxe, 30 Oct 2008
I got this for my daughter's first birthday and it's been brilliant. The only grump i've got about it is if you have older kids and they fold it up when it's wet then it's mould everywhere!! I had to throw it out and get another one. Great for mess free play though

Not So Durable, 15 Jan 2008
Absolute nightmare to keep clean, completely agree with the other 2 reviewers who have pointed out that it will be ruined if cant guarantee your toddler will no eat ANYTHING near it and will only use the pen on the mat.

Had it less than a month and its ruined had the same problem with the juice cup as the other reviewer pointed out once they know its water they will try in use their cups to make it all turn blue

Great fun - definitely recommend, 10 Jan 2008
Bought this for my 17month old son and he loves it, so does my 3 year old daughter, great for writing on for alphabet practice, also great fun for adults to share with children as there are 2 big chunky pens included (can also use the pens from the mini aquadraw kids). Very good value for money, I couldn't find it cheaper anywhere else.

Very poor, 25 Nov 2008
Don't bother buying this item! I just did, and, instead of 24 crayons in a nice round container as pictured, I received (very late) three cardboard packets of crayons. Not a nice present for a two-year-old.

Perfect to colour with!, 25 Nov 2008
My two nephews love these crayons, which keeps them busy for hours. They are nice and chunky to handle, so they are perfect for small hands.

My advice is to get a large colouring book- to prevent them drawing on walls etc.

The crayons will last for ages!



Just right size, 01 Oct 2007
My little boy has had these since he was one and were now on our second set.He loves colouring and drawing so these are perfect.When they came i thought they would be longer but in fact they are just the right size for little hands.And he loves it even more now he can tell me the colours of them.

Perfect for little people, 19 Jul 2007
These crayons are perfect for little people. I bought these crayons when my daughter was 12 months old and she loves them. She is now nearly 2 and she has not managed to break or snap any yet. They are lovely and chunky for little hands to grip. They have a great selection of colours.
We kept a few seperate in her changing bag, as they are a brilliant idea if you get stuck in a traffic jam, or to keep them amused in the highchair if you are eating out. These are a must have and travel everywhere with us!
My little girl loves these so much I have now bought her a new set.
The only drawback is that they do take a bit of elbow grease to remove from the telly, walls, furniture etc. But so far I have managed to remove any little accidents! I'm not sure that they would from wallpaper though, as luckily her accidents have been easy clean surfaces.
If you have dogs, make sure these stay off the floor or there could be tears. For some reason my dogs seem to love eating stray crayons.
Highly recommended, a really good investment that keeps them amused for hours!



Great vintage classic fun for everyone!, 25 Nov 2008

One of the oldest games still on the market, and has been around for many years. It's a simple, but exciting family game based on pure luck.

Each Player slots one of their swords into the barrel that contains 'Jolly Roger' the Pirate. If you're unlucky, you've chosen the wrong slot, and 'yikes' up pops 'Jolly Roger' - you lose!

This game is great because it's a randomly-chosen slot that's selected by the clever mechanism on every single game, and so nobody can cheat or predict who will win and who will lose! An amazingly simple idea, but it's what makes this game work and so popular.

The components are attractive and brightly coloured, and the barrel itself is extremely robust.

I think I'm right in saying that this game has never been out of production since it was first made - and this only applies to a mere handful of games still on the market today. These include famous titles such as 'Monopoly' and 'Cluedo'.

Fun For All Ages, 17 Nov 2008
This is a really excellent childrens game. The construction means you have to hold the barrel with one hand while pushing a sword into it with the other hand so you really get a jolt if the pirate pops out. Everyone from Great Grandparents to 3 year olds love it in our family. It's a great game to bring out onto the dinner table after a meal and everyone can join in. It's completely random who wins each time.
It's very funny and the pirate really does jump out a long way.
Highly recommended.

tomy pop up pirate, 18 Jan 2008
This is so much fun, me and my 3 year old son love it. One of the best things about it is the fact that you dont need batteries. The suspense of the game it great and the pop up pirate makes us jump every time no matter how often we have played it. It is so easy to set up my son does it all and feels quite confident and important about that. Putting the swords in the barrel is good for a childs co ordination, counting them into equal groups of differnt colours for each player is also educational.
We love it and are glad we bought it anyway.

we love it!, 11 Dec 2007
this is a great toy and helped a lot in teaching my 3 year old daughter about taking turns and waiting for your own turn. Its very funny when the pirate pops up, and you can change the rules to make it that you have won, or you are out, when he pops up. Its easy for a young child to stick the swords in the barrel, you sometimes have to hold it steady but overall the toy is quite robust. Also my daughter liked counting all the swords and sorting them into different coloured piles. Overall a great family game that they dont get bored of.

Both of mine loved it, 03 Oct 2007
My 1 year old and my three year old both love this game. Although you have to hold it steady for them at times, they really do get a lot of fun out of it.

OMG, 23 Dec 2008
I am 12 & discovered this game in march! AMAZING !! so its not true thst all kids cant get into this game.. I'M PROOF (:


Best game ever, 31 Jul 2008
I find the naivety of the "I lost because I rolled a 4..." comment startling.

I loved this game as a child and played it often, I now have children of my own and we play it. In all the hundreds of games I have played over the years only a very small percentage was bad luck the deciding factor in the game and I cannot think of a single game when a game was won because of good-luck. There is an element of chance in the game but there is far and away more skill and strategy than chance.

Any player that is out because he rolled a 4 rather than a 5 had probably lost the game a long time ago and that was just the killing blow. Perhaps he had overstretched and was caught out or perhaps another player had risked his fortune by investing in an expensive property and you were unlucky enough to land on it, or perhaps you have been losing little by little and that was just the last straw.
I bet if he played 10 times he would lose because he was `unlucky' most of the time, how about you give some credit to the winner for being better at the game than you.

If you want a warm, fuzzy, lets all hug game, then this is not it. If you want a fun game of skill, that challenges you to plan, to evaluate investments, take calculated risks, respond to fortune or misfortune, to negotiate with others. It is a competitive game and there will be a winner and some losers.

It may not be nice to lose but it is something a child must learn at some point, non-competitive sports and games have their place but not to the exclusion of competing. Playing is fun, but winning is fun too, teaching children to play to win, to seek to improve their skills to better themselves is training them for life. A desire to achieve and to succeed and exceed is sometimes a good thing, games help them learn those skills in a controlled environment.

And above all else this is a fun game.


Monopoly - one of THE greatest games, 30 Sep 2007
I remember playing Monopoly as a child with my family. One of the best things about the game is that it reestablishes true "family time" in a modern world where the typical family no longer sits down to eat dinner together. Our Monopoly games would sometimes span a couple of days and we would wait with great excitement for our Dad to say it was time to resume playing after the dinner table had been cleared. Well done to the makers for bringing out an updated edition featuring modern London landmarks. I shall be playing this version with my children in years to come...but will still be keeping the original for the nostalgia.

Still successfull after nearly seventy years at the top., 16 Sep 2007
There cannot be many people in the English speaking world who havenot played or atleast seen a box containing a momopoly set.

At present it has been printed in 34 different languages and as the basic rules are within the grasp of most people from single figures to triple figures.

Looking at the rules you would think this was a game of chance really desided on the luck of the dice but this game is played at championship level and if you know the odds of how the dice may land its almost possible to win every time aslong as you