ThinkFun Hoppers
Editorial Review
Bringing a new look to the classic peg solitaire game, here comes Hoppers. Since peg solitaire is a jumping game, what could be more natural than designing the pegs to resemble frogs? Players choose their preferred level of difficulty (from beginner to expert) and select one of the 40 cards included with the game. Following the diagram on the card, 4 to 12 frogs are placed on the game board lily pads. Then it’s time to get hopping. Frogs leap over each other until t (more…)
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This is a great toy to develop your child’s strategic thinking. The game is relatively simple. Organize your frogs as per the cards, jump one frog over the other and remove the jumped-over frog. The objective is to leave just one frog. You can only jump `adjacent’ frogs along the lines (see picture).
The recommended age is 8 but younger children (supervised!) are just as enthralled. I had to improvise on the instructions, but I’ve taught the concepts to two 3 year olds – my buddy’s son and my own. You will be amazed that they get it!
It is the greatest travel game. My son got this when he was 3 years old, and 4 years later it is still his first choice when we ask him to pick some toys for a trip……..and he has a GameBoy!!
It is very durable, constructed very well and has seen no wear in 4 years of regular use. This is one of the toys that’ll, literally, last you a life-time.
This is definitely a precursor for any parent looking to teach their kids Chess. Solving each situation requires you to think a few steps ahead.
This is probably the least expensive way to develop a new dimension in your child’s brain.
VARIATIONS:
This toy also comes with a single “Red Frog”. The objective is to leave the red frog standing.
OTHER SIMILAR TOYS:
FlipIT – This toy made by the same company, is a more difficult version of Hoppers. It is a 4X4 grid with Turtles instead of Frogs. The turtles can be placed on their bellies (green side up) or can be turned-turtle (orange side up).
One jumps over the turtles but the turtles do not come off the board – they just flip over. They flip over each time they’re jumped over – green to orange and orange to green. The objective is to turn all turtles the right (green) side up.