TOMY Pop Up Pirate Board Game - Family and Preschool Kids Games for Family Game Night - Winter Break Activities- Girls and Boys Games - 2-4 Players - Ages 4 Years and Up

My 4-year-old grandson just started getting into games, so we were looking for something age-appropriate—and this was a hit! He loves playing with it, and it’s definitely suitable for younger kids. No assembly required out of the box, which is a win. You just separate the swords from the plastic and you’re good to go.This is actually a rerelease of a game I played when I was a kid, and honestly, not much has changed—which is kind of the charm. Same basic setup, same suspenseful pop. It’s nice to see a classic still holding its own with a new generation.Now, I’ll admit: I had a moment trying to figure out how to get the pirate into the barrel. There are no real instructions aside from a note on the box that says “twist the pirate in place.” Turns out, there’s a notch inside the barrel you need to line up with the base of the pirate—then twist to lock him in. Once I figured that out, smooth sailing.When the pirate pops out, it’s not exactly dramatic—don’t expect him to launch across the room. But for a 4-year-old, it’s just the right amount of surprise, and my grandson laughs every time.No batteries required, which is great. One small downside: there’s no built-in storage for the swords, so you’ll either toss them back in the box, find a little container to keep them together or keep them stuck in the barrel but if you go that route the barrel will not fit back in the box.One note for parents—if you're hesitant about the whole “sticking swords in a barrel to stab a pirate” concept, there are other themed versions out there like Bluey or Super Mario that might feel a bit more playful and less pirate-pokey. Same game, just a different vibe.Overall, it’s a simple, engaging toy that’s perfect for young kids. Great value for the fun it brings!

So much fun for everyone my son got it as a gift and we as a family love it. You never know who's gonna get got, but we all jump when it happens. very sturdy well made family fun. Perfect for a present or secret Santa.

My nieces love it, its a cute game, keeps you entertained.

Great family game we play it at home and on camping trips! The only issue we have is that sometimes we end up filling all the empty slots only to discover that it had been jammed at some point and have to go back and wiggle each sword (already pushed all the way in) to try to set it off and pop the pirate. The kids, cousins, and grandparents all think it's fun to play on any day.

Love this game! Fun for the family to play together with younger kids

Cute first game for 3 year olds, but our pirate pops out after the first sword goes in, about half the time, which defeats the purpose of the game.

Three year old loved it. Great game for the younger lot. Good quality also.

The media could not be loaded. This is a cute game that’s easy to play for even young children. My 18 month old and 2 year old both find it enjoyable. We can talk about the colors and counting while we play and it’s always exciting and unpredictable when the pirate pops up. It does feel a bit cheap but it IS cheap in cost so it’s totally ok in my mind. So far, it’s worth the cost.