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Cooperative Game of Consultation Decision Making and Natural Selection, Max

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  • Co-Operative Games are Better Games for Young Children
  • Candian Toy Testing, TOP Rating
  • Includes: 12 x 12" board, special dice, 4 movers, 4 cat treats.
  • Designed by Jim Deacove
  • Recommended Age Range 3 to 5

Description

This board game doesn't pit players against each other in competition. Instead, all players work cooperatively to get a bird, a chipmunk, and a mouse (collectively known as Little Creatures) safely home before Max the Tomcat catches them and, presumably, eats them! The dice have single spots--either black or green--on each face. Black spots move Max, green spots move the Little Creatures. Players roll the dice and, in consultation with each other, decide which pieces to move in a game-long effort to foil Max. A refreshing twist on more traditional board games, this is a win/win situation for the players. They will undoubtedly always be able to save at least some of the Little Creatures from Max! Children might need help from an adult in separating the cardboard game pieces. The full-color game board is 12 inches square. --Wendy Slotboom From the Manufacturer Each game is different, exciting and tricky. That's why adults like playing along! Get the magnifying glass, Holmes, and let's get on with the Case. Midnight approaches!

Brand: Family Pastimes


Material: Glass


Genre: Cooperative


Number of Players: 8


Minimum Age Recomendation: 7


Item Weight: 8.8 ounces


Item model number: MX


Manufacturer recommended age: 4 - 17 years


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Release date: April 19, 2006


Department: unisex-child


Manufacturer: Family Pastimes


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great game play with OK product quality
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Our three year old grandchild LOVES playing this game. It is the first and most requested game we have. I would happily pay more for this game if the physical quality was improved. It is not "bad", rather average or mediocre. The game board is good. The game pieces are just OK. The product quality does NOT detract from the game play. As mentioned about, it is the most requested game by our 3 year old grandchild. UPDATE: I found profile images of each animal, converted them to SVG file format, sized to about 30mm, and 3D printed custom game pieces (with filament purchased on Amazon!). The physical pieces are much easier for the kids to handle while playing the game. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023 by Growf Growf
    • Great cooperative game with good mechanics
So many co-op games for kids have weak mechanics. "Oh no we're racing a puzzle." Not this one. This game has great mechanics and good stakes: try not to let the fuzzy little creatures get eaten by the cat! Plus, you can have as many kids play as you like. Excellent game. I loaned it to my son's kindergarten for a week and the kids couldn't get enough of it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024 by Mark
    • Fun, short game that is appropriate for preschool
I bought this game to play with my grandson. It is a cooperative game where everyone is trying to keep small animals safe from the cat. All the pieces are made of flat cardboard squares. It would be nice if the animals were 3-d objects like monoply pieces. The animals need to get home to the tree before Max the cat catches up with them. As you play the game, sometimes you must move the cat forward on the board. We enjoyed playing the game. It was short and easy to play, perfect for younger children. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023 by DJN
    • A good game for children that has coop elements in it
I'm a recently avid boardgamer who is desperate to have my family play games. I have two children and we play "roll/spin & move" games which drive me up a wall. Not for the time spent with my children, but the complete lack of any kind of strategy other than taking turns moving and waiting for one person to get the right amount to 'win' the game. I want to teach my children about strategy and with the cooperative games that are out; I'd like them to learn to work together in a fun way. My children are too young to even really play Forbidden Island (a game I really enjoy for it's simplicity and cooperative play style). So I saw on boardgamegeek.com a forum post about children's games and it led me to this publisher who has many other games out. The premise of this game is to work together to get a mouse, squirrel and bird home to a tree in the yard and not have them eaten by the tomcat "Max". The cat starts on the porch and the animals start 5 spaces ahead in stump by the porch. You then roll 2 dice. A black dot means to move Max. A green dot is to move the animal of your choice. Two black dots: move max two spaces, two green: move an animal one or two *OR* move two animals 1 space. If Max is catching up, you can call him back to the porch with one of 4 snacks. This will 'reset' Max and he'll try to catch up again to the three hapless creatures. Players take turn moving the animals and can discuss which animal to move and whether to use a treat. If you get any or all animals back to the tree: you win. If Max pounces on all three animals, you lose. Overall, the game has great merits for a child's game. It was produced in 1986, so my hat is off to the game designer who created a coop game back then...when roll and move and trivia games were all the rage. Overall the components and things are very dated and cheaper material...probably made by a small manufacturer back in 86. You could easily substitute the small punch outs for actual small ceramic/plastic animal pieces to help. The game was only $10, so to expect high quality components for that is a bit foolish on my part. My kids weren't into it, but i don't blame the game. i think they are just too young to appreciate it right now. It's got a great theme EDIT: After a few plays, my kids now love this game, as does my wife because the kids love it. I got some wood carvings for the animals and it is a real blast playing with them and letting them help make decisions. We have yet to get ALL the animals back to the tree unscathed, but have a great time doing it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2014 by R. Myers
    • Lots of Family Fun thanks to Max!
We LOVE our Max game! The game is a simple one--keep old Max the cat from eating the bird, chipmunk, and mouse by getting them to the tree. The critters start out a few spaces ahead of Max--and each animal has a shortcut. Plus, you are allowed call Max back home four times during the game. We love this game for several reasons. First, it does not require any reading. The dice are color coded with green and black dots to tell you which animal gets to move (Max or the forest animals). This means that my youngest can play the game and be completely aware of what is going on--which keeps him very engaged. Don't get me wrong though--my oldest is very into saving those little critters too! Secondly, it is a cooperative game. Don't get me wrong, I like competitive games! But it is nice to talk out the strategy with the kids and to work together to solve a problem. It is exciting--but you never end up with a fight or a pouty kid! And finally, it is a pretty short game. At most, it takes about 10-15 minutes. The game has the same rules each time, but since it is based on chance (i.e the roll of the dice), each game is different. Overall, I love playing this game with the kids when we need some positive bonding time! It is an entertaining game--and we all really do enjoy it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2013 by E. Wilmer
    • Kinda dull
The rules are easy and can be played by young kids, but the games pieces are cardboard disks and is a pretty dull game.
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023 by Cindy Lawn
    • Excellent age appropriate game
The appeal to young learners and especially the cooperative aspect is perfect. Great addition to my school arsenal
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023 by SF shopper

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