I love cooperative games for my kids because no one gets to float at the end that they are the winner and the other is a leader. I love the concept of this game. You give directions to the other player to help get the area of the game board the item is located but you cant go through the wall on your own side. There are 4 different boards that go from easy to hard.
I really like that you have to work together in the game age the magnetic pieces are different and fun.
The instructions were not very clear so that was a challenge to start the game but once we figured it out it was fairly simple. We played with my 6 year old and it was a little challenging for him for him but he eventually got it.
Kylie
January 22, 2020
– BEND
Great Cooperative, Non Competitive Game That Encourages Communication
This is an awesome game - my 9 year old daughter loves it. It's cooperative, and takes communication between the two players. It can be played with a timer to make it more challenging, but it's also totally playable without that element (which added stress for my daughter). Overall super fun. Similar, but better than Race to the Treasure.
Liked:
Quality,Value,Educational
January 08, 2020
– PORTLAND
Verified Purchaser
Unique and fun cooperative game for families
This game is a big hit with our 7-year old (and the parents in the house!). It's best played with two people and they have to communicate with each other to help the gnomes find all the treasures before the timer runs out. It helps kids with giving clear direction (using left, right, up, down, etc.), being patient and focused, and working together to complete a goal. Our family loves this game!
Liked:
Quality,Value,Educational
January 19, 2020
– BINGHAMTON
Verified Purchaser
A few good gnomes
My 6 year old grandson is fiercely competitive when it comes to playing board games. I was surprised to learn that this has become one of his favorite games and he was anxious to play it with nana. What a great way to introduce the concept of cooperative play !
February 28, 2022
Verified Purchaser
Appropriate for teens and older. Not for younger children
We needed a lot more time on the glass timer. The whole game was a difficult concept for our six year old to grasp but he liked the concept of the game, just not the execution. We will walk through walks and turn the glass timer multiple times in the future.
Liked:
Quality,Value,Educational
Disliked:
Value,Educational
Josie
June 03, 2018
Quite a unique game
What a wonderful and unique game! I've never seen anything like it. Interesting for adults and kids. It presented quite a challenge at first, but we got better at it as we played. My 7 year old grandson loves it. It makes him think and plan and use his brain! I don't think you can play it over and over again like some games, because after awhile it becomes easy as you learn how to do it. But you can have different combinations of players, different boards and different sides, which change the game each time. I plan to introduce it to adult house guests coming next month as it will be fun for them.
August 09, 2021
Verified Purchaser
Too easy
Was just too easy for 6-7 year olds. Will be returning.
September 16, 2025
Verified Purchaser
Unique, fun game!
This game is unique and fun because it is so different. I like that you can alter the rules to make it simpler or take less time, but that it is still fun. The students loved working together - they liked the challenge and felt accomplished when they were able to gather all the treasures!
Liked:
Quality,Value,Educational
July 08, 2025
Verified Purchaser
Best Ever Game
This is the BEST game ever! My 6 year old grandson loves it and I love it too! It's so fun and the cooperative aspect to this is fun for everyone! The only thing you have to beat as partners is the sand timer. Four levels make it interesting every time. High fives all around! I highly recommend it for family fun. It works best for two players, but you can have items too!
10 out of 10!
Liked:
Quality,Value,Educational
January 18, 2024
Verified Purchaser
Nothing
All of the games I ordered have been fun to play. Grandkids love them.
Liked:
Quality,Value,Educational
January 17, 2024
– Richland
Verified Purchaser
Can the timer just get the treasures. Fyi also bought the puzzle in this series but all they wanted was the black light yo find the treasures. Little interest in completing the puzzle although they love the other 10 puzzles I bought from mind ware!
My 5 yr old granddaughter loves this! It’s like battle ship game we grands played as kids. Great for communication and strategy. This is especially challenging when 2 yr old little brother is the timer!
Liked:
Quality,Value,Educational
September 26, 2022
Verified Purchaser
Engaging Game
Engaging and clever, well received and played by 7 yr olds.
