I'd read about Orchard and had been considering purchasing it for awhile, but wasn't sure about spending the money on it. Finally, we decided to get it for our sons (2.5 and nearly 4) for Christmas. My husband and I were both REALLY happy that we did.
Negatives first:
1) It's true that the baskets are not very durable. One of ours is a bit smashed already (the one year old got ahold of it), but we'll find a replacement if necessary.
2) The puzzle for the crow is a bit difficult because the pieces don't stick together, but not a big deal.
3) and this is VERY nit-picky, I wish the cherries were a bit neater on their place; once I gave the stems a little twist and that fixed it. BUT, my kids don't care at all and they work just fine.
The positives:
1) the fruit is beautiful! I love the little wooden pieces
2) my sons were easily able to get the rules of the game and don't need to be coached through the game at all. In some other games, we either have to go over the rules for each turn EVERY turn or forget about them, and that takes all the fun away.
3) it teaches fair play (gently stopping the 2 year old from rerolling if he gets a crow)
4) and turn taking.
5) good for reinforcing colors
6) and counting (2 fruit for the basket, and of course, we love to see how many of such and such fruit we have)
7) working together
shall I go on?
Best of all, the boys love it!
And my husband and I both enjoy playing this game with the kids and our 11 month old (when we got the game) even likes in on the action and will sit in one of our laps and will "roll" the die on our turn.
My mother, who is a kindergarten teacher recently purchased the game for her class center time after playing with our boys.
All in all, a winner.
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Product Description
The Little Orchard -
Dear Parents,
This game is a simplified variation of our classic “Orchard“ game has been adapted to suit very young players. The game material is especially designed for small children‘s hands. It will foster improved motor skills and is also totally suitable for free play. Talk with your child about the colors and shapes of the wooden pieces thus stimulating your child‘s language, auditory and creative skills as well as enhancing the joy of playing.
Sincerely,
Your inventors of inquisitive playthings
Game Idea
The four fruit-trees are full of fruit. The apples, pears, cherries and plums are ripe and have to be picked quickly, because the crafty raven is eager to pinch some tidbits. Suitable for 1 to 8 children ages 3 to 6.
Preparation
The fruit is distributed among the corresponding trees shown on the game board. Each player gets a basket. If there are more than 4 players, several players share one basket.
The nine parts of the raven jigsaw are removed from the frame and piled up so that they are ready to use. Place the die next to the game board.
Contents: 10 apples, 10 pears, 10 pairs of cherries, 10 plums, 4 baskets, 1 raven jigsaw (9 pieces), 1 color die with symbols 1 game board.
How to Play
Which color or symbol appears on the die?
- Red, yellow, green or blue: Red = Cherry, yellow = pear, blue = plum, green = apple. The player picks a fruit of the corresponding color and puts it into his/ her basket. If there are no more fruits of that color on the tree nothing happens and the die is passed on immediately.
- The basket = pick 2 fruits
- The raven - Place one piece of the jigsaw into the middle of the game board on the corresponding place.
If the players succeed in gathering all the fruit before the raven jigsaw in the middle is finished, they all win the game – together they have been quicker than the voracious raven.
If the raven jigsaw is complete before all the fruit has been picked, the children lose together to the quick raven.
Other Popular Versions of this Classic Cooperative Family Favorite
My Very First Games - First Orchard. This simplified variation of our classic “Orchard“ game has been adapted to suit very young players ages 2+. The game material is especially designed for small children‘s hands. It will foster improved motor skills and is also totally suitable for free play.
The Little Orchard. The pesky crow is back and wants to steal the ripe cherries from the orchard. Will the children be able to harvest them before the raven reaches the tree? Children learn cooperation as they rush to beat the greedy crow. Includes standing cherry tree.
Mini Orchard. Just like the extremely popular Orchard Game, but much smaller. This sweet version is small enough to fit in a purse or small backpack. A perfect game for the whole family while you wait at a restaurant, or just when you want to have some fun!
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