Peaceable Kingdom Gnomes at Night Game for Kids Age 6+

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But you can have different combinations of players, different boards and different sides, which change the game each time.

If they draw a color, they can fly to that color, but players have to be mindful of helping other players get to the nest so it becomes necessary to work together. The game, which features attractive, bold graphics, is young kid-friendly but still fun for older kids and adults. I love cooperative games for my kids because no one gets to float at the end that they are the winner and the other is a leader.Both Gnomes at Night and Hoot Owl Hoot are great for a family night, and the concept of a cooperative game offers a fresh experience and new types of problem-solving.

Find the location of the treasure (each treasure appears only on one side of the board) and start talking to the other player(s). Our son is only 6, but he might be mistaken for a glum teenager at dinnertime if I try to ask him what he did at school.It is that time of the year again where both kids are home for summer vacation and I need to find activities they can do with each other that does not drive me insane.

My first experience with a cooperative board game was a couple of decades ago before we ever had kids. It's best played with two people and they have to communicate with each other to help the gnomes find all the treasures before the timer runs out. You are not allowed to move your gnome through the walls on your side of the maze; but the walls are not the same on both sides of the board!

If you both try to move at the same time, they may become detached, which will require you to place the movers back on a corner during play. A charismatic player can’t just bully the others into doing the “right” moves, because they can’t see half the board. The gnomes need your help to quickly guide them through the maze and find all of the treasures so they can bring them to the Queen in time for the festivities. The two gnomes are placed on opposite sides of the board, where the magnets in their feet cause them to stick together.

Our son teamed up with Mom for the first round (the one where we only found two treasures) - but once he understood the game he was ready to captain his side of the board completely alone and dominate. Includes: 4 game boards, 12 Treasure Cards, 2 Team Cards, 4 Corner Start Cards, 2 game board holders, 2 magnetic gnome movers, 1 sand timer and instructions. That’s why I’m excited about our new family game that really puts your listening and communication skills to the test.The first time we played we only found two treasures in the two and a half minutes - an abysmal score! The different difficulties create a nice way to up the challenge level which really helps with replayability.