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Cooperative board game recommendations

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Turtleoo · 23/10/2023 16:55

Can anyone suggest any good cooperative games for 2, with a young player (age 5). It's just me and DS at home and a lot of board/ card games where one of you wins aren't the best experience with only 2 players, plus he's rather competitive and it gets a bit trying. I think we'd have more fun working together.

Saw Race to the Treasure mentioned on another thread which looks great and would love any other suggestions.

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Merrow · 23/10/2023 17:09

I've got Peaceable Kingdom Dinosaur Escape put aside for Christmas - not played yet but gets great reviews!

FortofPud · 23/10/2023 17:12

Mt favourite is OutFoxed. The richard scarry busytown game is good too (although massive!).

Staggersaurus · 23/10/2023 17:13

I came on to recommend the Richard Scarry one.

BadgerFace · 23/10/2023 19:54

I came on to recommend Outfoxed as well!

Turtleoo · 23/10/2023 19:57

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll check these out!

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JaneKatSuttonGoals · 23/10/2023 19:58

We had mermaid Island at that age but tbh it got boring quite quickly. Disney Eye Found It was better.

wouldthatbeworse · 23/10/2023 20:08

Outfoxed really is an excellent game. My game loving bad loser loves it.

illiad · 23/10/2023 20:49

I second outfoxed, also suggest:
Bandido
Andor: The Family Fantasy Game
Cauldron Quest

whatsagoodusername · 23/10/2023 20:55

Magic Maze

Flockameanie · 23/10/2023 20:57

Hoot Owl Hoot

drspouse · 23/10/2023 21:06

Woolfy (3 little pigs).

Aparecium · 23/10/2023 21:13

Forbidden Island is excellent.

Turtleoo · 24/10/2023 10:14

Thanks all, some great looking games, have added them to my list of potential presents

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Ketakones · 24/10/2023 10:43

I came to recommend outfoxed and forbidden island as well. I also have a scavenger hunt one where i make them do the scavanger hunt (it's cards with pictures on) and I sit down and judge. I really like that one.

drspouse · 24/10/2023 10:49

What ages are Outfoxed and Forbidden Island for?

Aparecium · 24/10/2023 12:12

Our youngest was 5 when we were given Forbidden Island. Because of the co-operative nature of the game he was able to join in at his own level and feel a full participant. I think it helped developed his thinking skills.

Ketakones · 24/10/2023 19:59

Yes! Same for us with Forbidden Island, I really feel like it helped develop reasoning skills but it has been a marvellous game for all the kids and adults to enjoy. We slightly modified the rules as well. Outfoxed is aimed at a younger audience - box says 5+ and imagery is very fun and bright.

Dramateacher1 · 25/10/2023 13:58

Zombie kids - loving playing this with my husband and 7 year old

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