Tuesday 2 April 2013

Pirate Shapes by Orchard Toys


We have been lucky enough to review the Pirate Shapes game by Orchard Toys for Izziwizzi Kids Playfest.

As with all Orchard Toys games and puzzles this is designed and manufactured in the UK from strong 100% recycled board. It has really bright colours, modern pictures and chunky pieces that don't bend or come apart during even quite boisterous play. It is built to be played with, and built to last.

Pirate Shapes ~ Age 2 1/2+


The Pirate Shapes game retails at £9.50. It is suitable for 2-4 players and the suggested age range is 2 1/2+. It is perfect for nursery or pre-school aged children who are learning shapes and colours. It teaches turn-taking and basic game play, and the concepts of winning and losing. Because you pick from a selection of upturned shapes the child has to pay attention to which shapes they need to collect, and then when they turn over the cards they need to compare their piece with the 'gaps' they have and see if it is the right colour and part of the picture to match with what they need to complete their board.




Boy no.4, who is just 3, absolutely loves this game and has carried it around with him since we introduced it. He has chicken pox and it's making him feel secure and taking his mind off the itching. He's happy to enjoy it just as a collection of jigsaws, playing the game with someone else is a bonus! He's already become far more confident with his colours and has learnt the names for oval and rectangle, which he wasn't certain of before.

Both my 3 and 4 year olds love this and it gets a definite 'thumbs up' from us. 


We were sent the Pirate Shapes game to review, but the opinions are all our own

12 comments:

  1. This looks ideal for me at school

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    1. My gorgeous, lovely, delightful other half is kindly editing the video for me now, hopefully it'll be up by bedtime tonight, if not tomorrow!
      It's an excellent choice for children who are new to turn-taking and game :)

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    1. They really were having fun, they played with it for ages before chicken pox boy decided it was his and went to sleep on it - then he carried it round like a treasure chest for 3 days :D

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  3. Lovely review, I found it interesting to see that Boy 3 found it really quite easy it seems. We need to get Boy 4 and Bud together for a Pirate Shapes marathon.

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    1. Thank you hon. I was delighted when Orchard Toys said at Playfest that it was designed with 2 year olds in mind because it really is incredibly simple and quick, and perfect for children who are brand new to games. We should definitely get them playing it :D

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  4. I might just get this for Austin. He adores pirates, and loves the Orchard Toys dinosaur race game, which I bought him for Christmas.

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  5. This is just brilliant, great review. I can't believe you're blog is only 4 and a bit months old, thought you'd been around for ages! Mine is 3 months old tomorrow :)

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    1. Aww, thank you, what a nice thing to say! Congratulations on your 1/4 year! I just look older than I am...honest ;P

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  6. Another great review! Many thanks Jenny, and the boys, of course.

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    1. Thank you! I do think that having something so great to work with is a big part of it! :)

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