101 Games for Kids
Manufacturer: Kheper Games
Recommended Age: 4 - 10 years
Retail Price: $19.99
Buy it here: www.khepergames.com
On the web: www.khepergames.com

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WTS Rating:


(4 stars)

SUMMARY

101 Games for Kids is designed to always have a new game standing by for kids when they need it most!  There are 101 rule cards for a wide variety of outdoor and indoor games, plus variations to popular group game classics, such as "Blob Tag", "Crab Soccer", and "Three Ball Basketball".

Includes 101 games detailed on playing cards, timer, ball, bean bag and inflatable.

 

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY RATINGS

EASE OF USE
The idea behind 101 Games for Kids is to have a series of games standing by ready for kids to play pretty much anytime, anywhere.  For the most part - they've succeeded.  With the cards in hand you'll be able to get your kids started on a game, and older kids will be able to start themselves.  All items are included for every game, so you won't be scrambling to find pieces.  With younger kids parents will need to be more involved.  
DURABILITY
No durability issues with 101 Games for Kids.  Obviously some games will become more popular with the group quicker, so you'll want to keep track of those cards.
VISUAL APPEAL
The design of the box itself isn't something that is going to jump off the shelf at your kids.  And the cards and game pieces aren't flashy by any means.  The games are fun to play, and the more play that takes place, the more kids will want to join in, but from a strict visual perspective there isn't much flash or pizzazz here.
FUNCTIONALITY
What 101 Games for Kids lacks in visual appeal, it certainly makes up for in functionality.  There are 101 different games here people!  And no, your kids aren't guaranteed to like all of them, but you can bet there will be more than a few that they enjoy!  One thing to be aware of - many of these games are designed for bigger groups, so if you only have 1, 2 or 3 kids, some won't work for them.
COST EFFICIENCY
With a retail price of $19.99, you can definitely say pricing for this game is fair.  It is a bit expensive if you just look at it as a bunch of cards that provide instructions for game play, but the makers were sure to include some tools you'll need for various games.  And - this really is a very inclusive selection of some of your favorite fun kids activities all in one place - not bad for $19.99!

ORIGINALITY

When working our way through the cards, it seemed like someone had played every game before (or a version of every game), so it would be difficult to declare this as an original.  The best part is that all the games are together in one place, so you'll have a chance to review and find your favorites.
OVERALL RATING
From our perspective, the best feature of 101 Games for Kids is the opportunity to use it as a resource to refresh, re-teach or learn some of the best kids games and activities around.  For many games you'll need a larger group, but if you can gather the gang, there are more than a few games they'll discover that will keep them all happy!