The Spin Master Games Skillmatics Guess in 10 Educational Board Game is a delightful addition to any family game night! My children, aged 5 and 8, absolutely adore it. The game is both entertaining and educational, encouraging them to think critically while enhancing their vocabulary through clever clues.
What I appreciate most is how it promotes social interaction and communication skills as they work together to guess the right answers. The simple yet engaging format allows for quick setup, and the optional bonus questions add an exciting twist.
We’ve played it multiple times, and it’s always a hit, whether it’s just the family or with friends. It’s also a fantastic resource for afterschool programs, keeping kids engaged and excited to learn. Plus, it’s perfect for traveling—easy to pack and play on the go!
Overall, I highly recommend this game for families with young children. It’s not just fun; it’s a wonderful way to learn through play!
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Skillmatics Guess in 10 Board Game
Spin Master Games Skillmatics Guess in 10 Educational Board Game
Overview
The “Skillmatics Guess in 10” board game is designed for families and kids aged 5 and up. It offers an engaging way for children to develop essential skills while having fun.
Key Features
Educational and Fun: Kids gather friends to identify town locations using just two-word clues, promoting social skills, problem-solving, decision-making, and creative thinking.
Family-Friendly: Players ask questions based on sample prompts to guess the card’s location within 10 chances.
Bonus Questions: Each card includes an optional bonus question for an extra clue, adding an exciting twist to the game.
Quick Setup: Easy to set up and play, suitable for 2-6 players.
Contents
- 52 Game Cards
- 6 Clue Cards
- Card Holder
- Instructions
Enjoy a trip through town with this interactive and educational game!
7 reviews for Skillmatics Guess in 10 Board Game
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S Bruce –
I was quite surprised at how much this seemingly simple game confused my kids. I thought they would find it easy since the rules are fairly straightforward and can be learned quickly. However, when it came time to think of mammals or formulate yes-no questions to distinguish between them, my kids’ minds went completely blank. It was eye-opening to realize they need more practice with their (semi-)lateral thinking!
The animals featured are all common ones that a 5-year-old should recognize, so nothing is particularly rare or unusual. The trivia and “double or nothing” style questions require a bit more general knowledge, but typically, any child around 9 or 10 would be familiar with everything these cards offer.
One important thing to note is that the claim of “2-6 players” isn’t entirely accurate. The game requires exactly two teams, regardless of team size. You could technically have 100 players divided into two teams of 50, but you cannot have three teams of one if you have three players; it has to be a team of 2 and a team of 1. This can be awkward if you have one adult and two kids who wish to compete against each other instead of teaming up.
The guessing game is presented simply, but the box is unnecessarily large, making it seem more substantial than it is. It feels a bit misleading since the game could easily have been offered as a pack of cards, like Top Trumps.
The biggest flaw in the presentation is that the cards are somewhat transparent. If you’re holding a card up for the opposing team to guess, the answer can be seen through the card in the right lighting. Be sure to hold it behind your hand if you want to avoid giving away the answer!
Overall, although it feels a bit overpriced and overly packaged for a simple card game aimed at 5 to 9-year-olds, it is still quite enjoyable.
Josephine N. –
The Spin Master Games Skillmatics Guess in 10 Educational Board Game is excellent! It’s ideal for families and children aged 5 and above. The game promotes critical thinking and vocabulary enhancement while being enjoyable. Featuring an “Animals” theme, players deduce the animal from clever hints. I highly recommend it for an engaging and educational gaming experience that everyone in the family will love.
Josephine N. –
The Spin Master Games Skillmatics Guess in 10 Educational Board Game is fantastic! It’s perfect for families and kids ages 5 and up. The game encourages critical thinking and vocabulary development while having fun. With the “Animals” theme, players guess the animal based on clever clues. Highly recommended for an interactive and educational gaming experience that the whole family will enjoy.
ashleigh Edwards –
I purchased this product for my afterschool club and have used it three times before the summer break. The kids loved it; by the end of the game, I could barely read the cards because they were so close and eager. It’s a fantastic resource!
S Bruce –
It was quite surprising to see how much this fairly simple game flummoxed my kids. I expected them to find it quite easy, and the rules are reasonably straightforward, and you can pick them up within a couple of goes. But my kids’ minds would go completely blank when they started having to think about mammals they could think of, or how you would ask yes-no questions to differentiate between them. It was rather eye-opening to see how much more work is needed to help them with their (semi-)lateral thinking!
None of the animals is especially rare, or unusual, and they are all ones you’d expect a 5-year-old to have heard of. The little bits of trivia and “double or nothing”-style questions require a slightly greater level of general knowledge, but generally any child who’s 9 or 10 years old probably knows everything that these cards could teach.
One important point to note is that “2-6 players” isn’t strictly true. The game requires two teams, no more no less, regardless of the size of the team. It could be 100 players, 50 on each team, if you really wanted (but you don’t). But if you have 3 players, then it has to be a team of 2 and a team of 1- you can’t have three teams of one. It wouldn’t really take too much twisting or enhancing of the rules to turn it into a three-team game, if the other two teams took it in turns to question or guess, but sticking strictly to the instructions on the card, it’s a two-team game. This is potentially awkward when there’s one grown-up and two kids who want to play against each other rather than together.
The presentation of the guessing game is straightforward. The box is unnecessarily oversized to make it look more substantial than it really is, which feels like a bit of a cheat when the game could just as easily have been sold in a pack of cards, Top Trumps-style.
The weakest point about the presentation is that the cards are slightly see-through! When holding up a card for the other team to guess, in the right light, you can see through the card to the answer printed in large letters on the other side. Make sure you’re holding the card behind your hand if you don’t want the other team to ‘guess’ it straight off!
It’s a bit overpriced and over-packaged for what is essentially a simple card game for a 5-to-9-years sort of range, but it is quite fun.
Nijole –
Children loved it
Nijole –
The kids adored it.