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{I purchased this game and, as always, all opinions are my own!}
Read on for a detailed REVIEW.
We love every game we have played from Professor Noggin and have quite a stash in our collection. So, when we saw the updated version of Reptiles and Amphibians, we knew we needed to check it out.
In addition to reviewing the
FUN FACTOR
and the EDUCATIONAL VALUE,
I will also include info on the
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENT,
SKILLS USED,
CLARITY LEVEL
and an OVERALL SCORE.
Game Review: Professor Noggin Reptiles and Amphibians
NAME: Professor Noggin Reptiles and Amphibians
PUBLISHER: Outset
TIME COMMITMENT: Minimal {10-15 minutes}
PLAYERS: 2-8
GRADE: 7+
CATEGORY: Science
SUB CATEGORY: Reptiles and Amphibians
SKILLS FOCUSED ON:
- general animal science
- reptile and amphibian traits
- specific species facts
SKILLS PRACTICED:
- reading
- comparisons
HOW TO WIN: Be the player with the most cards by answering the most questions correctly.
HOW TO PLAY IN ONE SENTENCE: Roll the die and answer the corresponding question on your card.
EDUCATIONAL VALUE: ♥♥♥♥♥ The entire game revolves around nothing but facts related to reptiles and amphibians so the educational value really depends on how much you need to work on that topic. In our home, with a son who wants to eventually get a Ph.D. in Zoology, we value anything that adds to his knowledge on animals. Your family may not feel the same way, but with the huge variety of topics that Professor Noggin covers, there is likely a topic that your family would appreciate. EDUCATIONAL VALUE SCORE: 5/5 ♥♥♥♥♥
FUN FACTOR: ♥♥♥♥__ Professor Noggin Reptiles and Amphibians is a fun and quick way to work on reptile and amphibian facts. Turns are fast and simple. And you can modify it to make it enjoyable for multiple ages/skill levels by selecting Student, Scholar or a mixed version. It’s not laugh-out-loud kind of fun so we only scored it 4/5, but it will definitely be a fun addition to your educational game selection. FUN FACTOR SCORE: 4/5 ♥♥♥♥__
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENT: ♥♥♥♥♥ The card game comes in a sturdy, little box that contains one die, 30 game cards and one instruction card. The cards are thick and strong. The components are minimal and very easy to keep organized. And the box stacks very nicely with the others in the series! ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENT SCORE: 5/5 ♥♥♥♥♥
CLARITY LEVEL: ♥♥♥♥♥ The instructions are very simple and explain the game succinctly. There is very little room to debate a correct answer or argue whether the rules were followed. And the instructions are the same across the entire series which makes it especially convenient. CLARITY LEVEL SCORE: 5/5 ♥♥♥♥♥
OVERALL SCORE: ♥♥♥♥__ We have enjoyed several of Professor Noggin’s games as a fun way to review science facts and this Reptiles and Amphibians version was no exception. It was quick, fun and educational! And, if, like me, you don’t recall much from your own science classes {way back when,} no worries. Just use the cards as learning tools instead and learn while you play. You’ll probably lose to your kids, but that’s okay. When everybody learns, everybody wins! OVERALL SCORE: 95% ♥♥♥♥_
Game Review: Professor Noggin Reptiles and Amphibians
