5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun even with a tantrummy six-year-old

S.J.K. · 23 May 2012

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } My little niece (I don't think my sister would like me to use her name) is a delightful child at best, but doesn't like losing. I was a bit apprehensive about introducing her to a new game, because I was afraid that if she didn't win she would have a tantrum. To my great relief, though, she and her nine-year-old brother had a great time with it. The game itself is easy to learn (though admittedly my niece often had help), the pictures delightful, and play contains plenty of chances for the lead to change hands without being too random. The authors have done particularly good work in making sure the rules are clear. At one point, in a round when the winning score was 40 points, I scored 45. My niece shouted "You broke the roo-els!" I referred to the leaflet in the box, and there is a roo-el which says that you don't have to have that exact number of points to win: just to have that much or better. As well as playing it with the adults, the children also played it by themselves, which I felt was a sign of its success. As the game involves only cards, it would be easy to take on journeys to play in a train or aircraft, though I haven't let my sister remove it from this house because it was so popular here. The minimum age limit of 8 is probably sensible, because it requires arithmetic, but as the queen cards which have the scores on them don't have to be kept secret it is quite possible for a child who can't add to leave them out in the open and have someone else add the scores up. Strongly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fab game

J.W. · 10 January 2025

Bought this for my 6 year old twin girls for Christmas and we have played it at least once every day since. They love it. It’s lots of fun and easy to pick up. Great concept. Was a hit with the adults too. Highly recommend this game. Thank you.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for a 5/6 year old, but would avoid for the suggested 8+ age range

J. · 6 December 2016

This is a fab game for a 5 year old or 6 year old where you want a mixture of luck (so that the adult doesn't always win!) with some decisions to make. I wouldn't recommend it for the 8+ age range suggested though. It also works much better as a 3 player game than as a 2 player game - most of the decisions are about who to target, so having some choice helps!At the start of the game there are lots of queen cards laid face down in the middle. Each player has five cards in their hand. You take it in turns, play one card each turn and replenish to five cards at the end of your turn. You can use a King card to wake up a queen and put it in front of you and the objective is to be the first player to get five queens in front of you (or 50 points - each queen has a points value). There are other cards that steal queens from other players, put queens back to sleep, stop other players who are playing those cards etc. As well as these special cards, there are number cards which don't do anything, and you can switch these for other cards instead of playing a special card - either singly, as a pair of the same number or as three which make a sum. The fact that the number cards don't actually do anything feels slightly unsatisfactory from a game design perspective but doesn't detract from the game too much in practice.I actually quite enjoy playing it, which is quite an important criteria for games for that age - a lot of games for 5 or 6 year olds are just really dull to play. The pictures on the cards are lovely too. It's definitely not an interesting enough game for older kids or adults though.

5.0 out of 5 stars My family is enjoying this game!

J. · 2 May 2024

We have a 6.5-year-old and have been enjoying playing this game. We have mostly played it as a 2-person or 3-person game (instructions have it going to a max of 5 people) and it’s been good. Game play is quick so we can usually play a full game between ordering and getting food in a restaurant.We have tweaked some rules a little (we play with 7 cards instead of 5, and if there’s a number card atop the discard pile, you can use it to make your equation). Also, we play that there’s no limit to the number cards you can use when making an equation and that you can play a cancelling card to save someone else — useful if someone plays a knight on another player to lead to victory (maybe these are tweaks as well, though they’re not strictly against the rules 🤷‍♂️).Anyway, I would definitely recommend as it’s interesting for both kids and parents!

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun

M. · 19 February 2025

Sleeping Queens is a charming and quick-to-learn card game that's perfect for family game nights. Designed for 2-5 players, the objective is to wake up the most queens by using strategy and a little bit of luck. The game features colorful, whimsical artwork that adds to its fun, lighthearted vibe.Players use number cards to perform actions like waking up queens, stealing queens from opponents, or putting queens back to sleep. There’s also an element of strategy in choosing when to use your action cards, making it a blend of luck and tactics.The game is easy for kids to pick up (ages 8+), yet still enjoyable for adults, with enough depth to keep everyone engaged. It’s fast-paced, typically lasting around 20 minutes, which makes it perfect for shorter play sessions.With its simple rules and engaging gameplay, Sleeping Queens is a great choice for both kids and adults looking for a fun, casual card game.

Super fun

A.C. · 27 June 2024

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Super Fun Game for Kids and Easy to Play

N.D. · 16 September 2024

This game is a blast! The instructions are simple, so kids pick it up really quickly, but it’s still fun for adults too. The gameplay is always different, which keeps it interesting for everyone. It’s perfect for family game nights, and the small deck size makes it super easy to bring on trips. My kids can’t get enough of it, and it keeps them entertained for hours. Definitely recommend for any family!

Great Card Game with Lots of Replay value

L. · 13 July 2025

We are huge game family. This is a great game to play with our younger grandchildren. It is easy to learn but has strategy and memory components as they learn the game and get comfortable playing. It is a fun a clever game and one of our favorite kid games to play. The game have great replay value.

Awesome Cute card game

D. · 4 October 2017

Awesome Cute card game

Fun & fast family game with adorable artwork

S. · 18 April 2022

Product came in perfect condition. Game is easy to learn for kids. Gameplay is fast and fun. Adorable artwork. My kids love it!