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Orchard Toys Mini Games Crocodile Snap Review

amomentwithfranca · 25 May 2016 · 47 Comments

I’m a massive fan of Orchard Toys. They have a great range of mini games – small, portable and travel-sized games perfect for both at home and on the go. Based on traditional family favourites, the range gives classic games a fun ‘Orchard Toys’ twist! We chose to review Crocodile Snap from the 6 mini games in the collection we received. All toys and games produced by Orchard Toys follow the National Curriculum and EYFS guidelines which as parents is great to know – our kids are having fun and learning too.

Orchard Toys Mini Games Crocodile Snap Review

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The six mini games are: Dinosaur Dominoes, Little Bus Lotto, Jungle Snakes & Ladders, Build a Beetle, Penguin Pairs and Crocodile Snap.

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From the 6 mini games, we chose to review Crocodile Snap which is a fun twist on the traditional game of snap, with quirky animal characters including superhero crocodiles and gorillas drinking tea.

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Bella and I decided to give this game a go when Sienna was not around. This gave us the opportunity to have a nice , one to one mother-daughter moment. The size of the cards are perfect for taking any where.

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The cards are made with a very firm and durable material, like all Orchard Toys products. All the products that we have received from them are like this and we love it!

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Players have to shout out ‘snap!’ for matching pairs, but when they spot a pair of crocodiles they must ‘snap’ their arms instead! This was super fun to do. Bella really loved this part in particular.

Educational Benefits

Develops Matching and Memory Skills
Develops Personal and Social Skills
Encourages Observational Skills

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How To Play Crocodile Snap

Setting up

The cards are shuffled and dealt, face down, to all the players.

How to play

  • The first player places their top card, face up, in front of them.
  • Each player then takes turns to do the same, keeping their piles separate from each other.
  • If you spot two matching cards shout ‘Snap!’ and collect both of the piles with matching cards on top. Add these cards to the bottom of your pile.
  • If you spot two crocodiles, you must keep quiet, but ‘snap’ your arms together instead. The first player to do this gets to collect all the face up cards to add to their pile.
  • When you have played your last card you are out of the game.
  • The winner is the last player with cards in play

When playing Crocodile Snap children match the quirky animal characters, including a superhero crocodile and a gorilla drinking tea! The mini games champion Orchard Toys’ values of being fun and educational, appealing to both parent and child.

The Crocodile Snap game has an RRP of £5.50. If you like the look of this mini game, you can buy it along with the other 5 options from the Orchard Toys website. You can also find Orchard Toys on Facebook and Twitter, and you can also browse around their boards on Pinterest.

What do you think of this mini game? Do you have any other games from Orchard Toys? Would you consider buying this set or perhaps one of the mini games for your kids?

*Disclaimer: I was sent the Crocodile Snap mini game from Orchard Toys in exchange for an honest review. All the opinions are my own.

Thanks for stopping by,

Love you all ❤️

Franca  💋

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  1. Kim Styles says

    5 June 2016 at

    They look great for my family

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  2. Claire Elizabeth Noke says

    6 June 2016 at

    Awesome! I love Orchard Toys games 🙂 These are great for popping in your hand luggage, etc and taking away with you !!

    Reply
  3. Kirsty Hosty says

    6 June 2016 at

    Love these perfect to take away on little holidays or family days out

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  4. Olga catp says

    7 June 2016 at

    They look great games to play

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  5. Christine Caple says

    10 June 2016 at

    I think they’re ideal, great fun!

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  6. Sheri Darby says

    10 June 2016 at

    They look really good fun

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  7. Chantiece Bates says

    11 June 2016 at

    They look fun and also easy to transport for journeys!

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  8. Jenna Parrington says

    12 June 2016 at

    I think they are a fantastic idea! Perfect for packing in hand luggage when you go away on holiday! 🙂

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  9. Patricia Avery says

    12 June 2016 at

    Fun, bright and colourful and above all easy to play. Perfect to add to Nan’s Games Cupboard for when the grandchildren come to stay 🙂

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  10. Michelle Ptak says

    13 June 2016 at

    Great for travelling and keep little ones entertained, thank you

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  11. kim neville says

    13 June 2016 at

    Nice size game to take away with you

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  12. Michelle O'Neill says

    13 June 2016 at

    they sound great x

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  13. Anthea Holloway says

    13 June 2016 at

    I love these mini games because they are quick, fun and the children do not lose concentration when playing them.

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  14. Adrian Bold says

    13 June 2016 at

    They look great. Thanks for the competition!

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  15. Debi newman says

    13 June 2016 at

    They look great! x

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  16. nicky pearce says

    13 June 2016 at

    This look awsome, me n the kids would love this

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  17. paul jackson says

    13 June 2016 at

    I’d love these for my granddaughter

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  18. Natalie Crossan says

    14 June 2016 at

    this looks fun x

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  19. Jodie W says

    14 June 2016 at

    i have a bit of a soft spot for Orchard Games packs, these mini games look good fun.

    Reply
  20. Karl Borowy says

    14 June 2016 at

    fun

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  21. Cassandra Mayers says

    14 June 2016 at

    There great! Fun For kids and some educational to.

    Reply
  22. Leanne Bell says

    14 June 2016 at

    I absolutely love the Orchard Toys range of games. We have a couple of them at home and the mini games look great too x

    Reply
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