TnP Ambassadors - our tiny testers try out

AMBASSADORS SPECIALThe game is on! Our young testers had fun with a variety of games and quizzes from Winning Moves

Herbie says: I liked to see how high I could throw the pigs!

Dad Paul tried out the new Giant Pass the Pigs game with his children Poppy, 12, and Herbie, 8. In this twist on an old classic, the two small pig ‘dice’ have been transformed into big inflatable pigs. Throw the pigs and see how they land. You score different points if they land on their back, on their snout and so on. First to 100 points wins.

Paul says: “We were excited to play the game, as we’d played the original and really enjoyed it. But the addition of pigs that squeak AND squirt water just takes it up a notch. Lots of fun and laughter was had, and we got very competitive! It was quick to set up, too. It’s a great new spin on a classic and we are looking forward to taking it away on a camping holiday this year.’’ Poppy says: This is a really fun way to play a family game

Six-year-old Harry played the

Top Trumps World Football

Stars game from the Top Trumps stable.

Mum Sarah says: “This game takes the Top Trumps card game to the next level. You play with a ‘team’ of 15 of your favourite footballers and must match five football players in a row. But there’s a twist - if your opponent has the matching Top Trump card they can win.

“Harry really enjoyed the game. It took him a couple of goes to grasp the rules and then he was away! He didn't recognise all the players - but there are famous ones such as Harry Kane and Deli Alli - and his older brothers were able to help him. “The rules are simple, so it’s good for two younger children to play together and it’s a nice, Harry says: The game is amazing! quiet calm game to keep them occupied while I’m getting dinner ready. I also like the fact that it can be packed away into a case so the pieces won’t be lost.’’

A good time is on the cards!

Annabelle, aged 10, loves playing Minecraft, so she jumped at the chance to have a go with the Top Trumps Special:

The Independent and Unofficial Guide to

Minecraft cards.

Mum Jo says: “Top Trumps is a game that kids and grown-ups are familiar with, as the format has been around for a long time. Annabelle really engaged with it because she could learn new facts. It’s portable too, so can be played anywhere - and it gets children off screens!

“It’s really easy to set up - simply deal the cards between the players and start the game. The How To Play card is clear and in a numbered list, which helps children understand the rules. I also liked the last point, that gives you an option of how to finish the game quickly (which is good for children who can’t concentrate for too long!).’’

Jayden, aged eight, has been avidly watching reruns of the Harry Potter films on TV, so he was really keen to play the

Harry Potter Top Trumps Quiz with

a Twist. Mum Amy says: “Jayden and I both liked the eye-catching case and loved the detailed illustrations on each card. He also liked the fact that the cards come with the answers, so he can check when he’s playing with other people.” She adds: “The game was very easy to set up and fun for all of us to play. We will definitely play it again and again.’’

Jaden also played with the World Football Stars Top Trumps. Amy says: “There’s lots of information on the cards; they show what country the players are from, plus details such as how many goals the players have scored, their birth dates and how many trophies they've won. Jayden really liked the fact file sections.

“This game was easy to set up and can be played with friends, family or school classmates; it could also be played if you were sat on the subs bench on a match day. The fact that both sets come in a portable case is a bonus, and makes them easy to pack and take on days out or holidays.''

Annabelle says: It’s fun to try and beat your opponents Jayden says: It makes me want to watch the films all over again!

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