Christmas Surprises from Orchard Toys is a fun game that your little ones will love to spend time with around the Christmas Holidays, although they can play with it all year around really!! 🙂
We are now Official Testers of Orchard Toys and because of that we are incredibly lucky to receive games to review. This time we were sent the Christmas Surprises game which we have been playing at home with Bella.
Review
This game is basically two games in one as the game board is reversible. Each player has their own game board, and on one side you have Santa who needs help to with finding different shaped presents for his sack. On the reverse side you have a Christmas tree which requires decorating with different coloured baubles.
The box that we received contained 4 reversible game boards, 24 coloured baubles, 24 presents and two dice (one for each game). The game is aimed at children aged 3-6 and for 2-4 players. Bella is 5 and she had lots of fun playing it. Maybe she is a little bit old for it but she enjoyed rolling the dice and putting the pieces in the correct places.
Game One: Help Santa find the toys by matching the shapes
You have to roll the dice (which has shapes on) and for the shape you roll you need to find a corresponding present (using the wrapping paper side) and place it on the shape of your game board until you complete all the shapes. Once Santa’s sack is complete you then turn over the presents revealing what they are. Finding out what the presents are is such a nice surprise. This is where the game gets the name Christmas Surprises from. It adds an extra element of surprise and excitement!
Game Two: Colour matching
You need to match the coloured baubles to the tree. You have to roll the dice (colours on) and then the colour you get from the dice you then need to find a bauble matching that colour and place on the game board until it is all complete.
As you all know, Orchard Toys are not just well known for their fun games but that they are educational too. See below the benefits of this game:
- Develops Colour Recognition
- Promotes Imaginative Play
- Encourages Observational Skills
- Encourages Discussion
- Develops Shape and Matching Skills
- Develops Personal and Social Skills
This is a perfect game to play at this time of year. Your little ones will have a lot fun playing it and learning about colours and shapes. The price of this game is £9.50. This could be a perfect option for a Christmas gift.
You can go to the Orchard Toys website or see them on Twitter, and you can also browse around their boards on Pinterest.
Have you bought Orchard Toys before? Have you tried the Christmas Surprises game? What type of games do you like playing with your kids around Christmas? Leave a comment below as I would love to hear your opinion.
*Disclaimer: I was contacted by Orchard Toys to review this game in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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cheryl pearson says
we’re currently doing a sequin art of the Snowman, taking forever but looking good
Rachel Butterworth says
Trivial Pursuit
FElice says
Board Games
kimberley ryan says
GAMES LIKE HUNGRY HIPPOS
Sheri Darby says
We play a family game of Monopoly
Robyn Logan Clarke says
I love playing cranium and card games
Emma Fox says
My son likes to play Monopoly Jr
jo liddement says
We play games like King of Tokyo ,snakes and ladders,Monopoly and Eggheads.
Sarah rowland says
Fabulous giveaway
Emily Jayne Phipps says
Family board games
Donna Clinton says
We always seen to play Monopoly at Christmas
Victoria Prince says
Charades! Trivial Pursuit, Monopoly, Game of Life…and usually something new too 🙂
Rebecca Taylor says
family board games
donna l jones says
monoply jnr and scrabble
Barbara Handley says
We like box games such as Snakes and Ladders and Ludo.
Anthea Holloway says
We love playing board games at Christmas with the whole family and a firm favourite is Sorry!
Sheri Darby says
We enjoy playing Monopoly
Rebecca Powell says
I love quiz games like Trivial Pursuit
Kat Allinson says
Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit
Brenda wilkes says
Anything that makes us laugh!
kay anchan says
twister with the family its full of laughter
ellie spider says
we play board games and cards – this year I have new game for us to try – logo lite
Lisa Mauchline says
Trivial pursuit
Mandy S says
I quite like Cranium, because all the family can join in – make sure you buy some extra Plasticine or play dough !
Caroline Signey says
The older ones play quiz games