Tuesday 23 December 2014

Hasbro Gaming Night!

As fall descends upon us and the nights get darker earlier, I am left with trying to occupy my children and keep them from destroying my house.  I love the opportunity to sit down with them and play board games.  It reminds me of my own childhood and sitting around the dinner table with my family for a rousing game filled with loud laughter and joy.
I was so excited when I found out that I had been chosen as a lucky recipient of the Hasbro Gaming VoxBox.  Courtesy of Influenster, I was sent a copy of Monopoly Junior to review with my family and get their thoughts.
Monopoly Junior Game
We invited the grandparents over to play as well.  After all, our love for board games came from them!  I have always enjoyed Monopoly but found that sometimes it was too intricate to keep the attention of the smaller children.  I was hopeful for this junior version and how the kids would enjoy it.
Instead of street names, Monopoly Junior is based around being at a Funfair.  After rolling the dice, you may land on various squares and purchase fair attractions such as "See the Fireworks" or "Buy Candy Floss".  The game is over when one player spends all of their money.  The remaining players count up their money and the person with the most money wins.
It's an easy concept and very visual for kids as they imagine the various things they would like to do, see, or eat at the fair. The game lasts an average amount of time which keeps all ages entertained and engaged. We had a wide variety of ages and we all enjoyed trying to outsmart and "pass" family members.
I would highly recommend this game for all families looking to add another quality game to their collection.  For fans of Monopoly, Monopoly Junior is the perfect stepping stone for younger members.  I found the game on the shelf at my local Walmart (Canadian) for $9.99 on sale.  Pop some popcorn, open up your copy of Monopoly Junior, and you have the perfect combination for a fun family evening on a dreary fall night.

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes