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Candy Land

by Hasbro

For ages

Candy Land is truly the perfect first game. No reading or number recognition required, no strategy possible. It helps to know your colors, but you can always just match them if need be. And yet it is still fun for older sibs, and of course for older generations too. If you haven't seen the board for a couple of decades or more, you'll blanch when you see the (ahem) "updates" that Milton Bradley had included. No, we aren't fans of the new illustrations, but we are lifelong converts to the fun of Candy Land.

$7.99

Review provided by The Savvy Source.

Comments

thewilson4 said:

This is a great addition to any household. It is fun for family nights when the kids are small. I loved having game night with my parents when I was a kid and I continue to love to play games as an adult. This is a good way to get the youngest of kids involved in a family activity!
Posted on Dec 17, 2008

cltgrace said:

Oh, I was going to mention that...those new illustrations are a bit over the top. Keep it simple, sweetie & keep it sweet, while you're at it.
Posted on Dec 11, 2008

cltgrace said:

We love CandyLand. With different versions for various ages, it's a great addition to any family's game library.
Posted on Dec 11, 2008

Kim said:

We'll be buying Candyland again this Christmas because the pieces have disappeared. Again. The kids love, love, love this game and beg us to play it with them. We're using this classic board game to reinforce rules on taking turns and sitting quietly which isn't always easy!
Posted on Dec 09, 2008

Kara said:

This is a treasured game in our house. Sometimes we play it the real way (minus the dots) and other times the boys make up their own silly games with the cards and gingerbread pieces. No matter what rules are being used, lessons are being taught; counting, colors, and taking turns.
Posted on Dec 08, 2008

Raechelle Masuda said:

Oh how I wanted this game when I was a kid! My cousins had it and I was so envious! Now it has become a well played game in our house. No need to know how to read yet, everything is colour coded and easy to learn. Perfect first game!
Posted on Dec 08, 2008

bonniew said:

What a great way to spend time with your kids or let them play on their own due to no reading necessary. And the obsession with candy without eating it is great!
Posted on Dec 04, 2008

Vanessa Druckman said:

This is the perfect starter board game. There is no counting, no reading, and the candy images are adorable. Your kids might want to jump around the board to get to the fun candy spots, but it's a great way to get them used to the concept of winning... and losing.
Posted on Dec 02, 2008

Christina Mack said:

This is the first game my 4 year old has ever been able to play and understand. She has autism and often has trouble staying focused on any one activity. But thanks to how quickly this game is played, and how simple the rules are, she played twice in a row on her first try and loved it. Now we bring out Candyland at least once a week.
Posted on Dec 02, 2008

Zarlacht Atiqzoy said:

I don't know anyone who hasn't played this game at least once. Whether at home, at school, or at a friend's house - Candyland is the perfect first game to give your toddler. We picked one up for Christmas this year, and look forward to spending family game nights with the kids this time.
Posted on Dec 01, 2008

Caroline said:

My son spent this Thanksgiving weekend begging every relative he could to play this game. And because we all grew up with it and remember it fondly, he had no trouble recruiting folks to play and make their way around Gumdrop Mountains and Lollipop Woods. Candyland is a wonderfully simple game and has further introduced my children to sportsmanship, taking turns and sharing the fun.
Posted on Dec 01, 2008

cafemama said:

When first I brought this game home for my then-three-year-old, I found that he cheated. A lot. Who doesn't want to win (even if it's make-believe) a whole bunch of candy? But it was instrumental in teaching him to play fair and I consider our family's insistence that he stick to the rules a big part in why he was playing chess (and occasionally winning!) by age five. It's all about the Candy Land!
Posted on Dec 01, 2008

Christine Hines said:

A classic that will never fade! This is so much fun for our 3-year-old; she loves the feeling of accomplishment she gets just by understanding how to play. She likes the whole process of the game - matching colors, picking up cards, laughing when mom gets stuck in the mud - it's a delight!
Posted on Nov 30, 2008

AmeliaSprout said:

I've played this with nearly every kid that I have every baby sat for or been a nanny for, and it is always a favorite. It was a great way to learn how to win and loose graciously. It was also just good sweet fun.
Posted on Nov 30, 2008

Emily said:

Great family game! Nobody is too little to play this game. Your son or daughter will love playing this game. Unlike other games where your child has to come up with a strategy or know a lot of rules to play, Candyland is pure enjoyment and your child will be sure to win at least a couple of times during family game night. The other times will be a great way for them to understand "good sportsmanship", a lesson a lot harder to come by.
Posted on Nov 30, 2008

LauraSP said:

A perfect game for preschoolers, what its easy-to-follow rules and endless references to candy. It's true that the new destinations and characters don't hold up to the old ones. But the framework of the game remains the same, and I have to admit that there is something kind of cute and funny about that lovable Gramma Nutt.
Posted on Nov 24, 2008

mavenbrooklyn said:

I played this when I was a kid and it was a favorite of my son's as a 3-4 year old (he' now in first grade). It inspired a love of board games, that at that time also included Chutes & Ladders--Now, it's Monopoly... Of course, we're still working on the whole concept of "losing gracefully," not to mention, following directions without "tweaking them in his favor!"
Posted on Nov 24, 2008

Christine Hines said:

A classic that will never fade! This is so much fun for our 3-year-old; she loves the feeling of accomplishment she gets just by understanding how to play. She likes the whole process of the game - matching colors, picking up cards, laughing when mom gets stuck in the mud - it's a delight!
Posted on Nov 24, 2008

FandPinLV said:

Candy Land is a blessing and a curse in our house. It's helped us teach our daughter colors and numbers. She loves the characters and the concept of the game. However, I don't love that my daughter has turned this game into an opportunity to have a HUGE fit if she doesn't win. Oh well, I guess our next lesson to learn is good sportsmanship!
Posted on Nov 22, 2008

ShannanB said:

Growing up this was my favorite game! Playing Candy Land is a great way to teach your children about colors, following directions and counting. This is a true classic that will stand the test of time - whether your child is a boy or a girl.
Posted on Nov 22, 2008

Mimi Jenkins said:

Probably the best first game ever. I remember it from when I was a kid, and my kids now have it and love it. Helps reinforce color recognition and good gamesmanship -- both winning and losing (something we're working hard on in this family).
Posted on Nov 20, 2008

Becky said:

Both my kids LOVE this classic!
Posted on Nov 13, 2008

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