Name that Country

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Customer Reviews:

Better for younger children, but needs improvements [Posted on 2003-11-27]
Great idea for a board game with lots of learning potential for younger children, however children 10+ years may soon find this formula a little unchallenging. Several improvements could make this a better product; notably, heavier paper for the frequently handled question cards, and a much larger map on the game board. Some of the countries appear too small for grandparents and children with poor eyesight. Also, the spinner is labeled with text that should be larger. With just a few design changes and the opportunity to purchase additional question card packs, perhaps geared towards different age groups, we could recommend this game more enthusiastically.

Genuine Geography Skills [Posted on 2005-06-03]
This game is a fun way to introduce geography.
The manufacture recommends this game for 3 and up, while Amazon states 6 - 9. At our home it has been enjoy by children ages 4 -adult. The older children and adults do get tired a bit faster than preschool and younger school age children.

It is easier to play the game with a child who can read - but even those with limited or no read skills can have fun. The game is bright and colorful. It captures your attention and imagination. This game teaches good basic map skills. Players state the names of countries by looking at them. If they don't know them, they quickly learn to recognize them.

Educational, Flexible, and Fun! [Posted on 2006-08-17]
I got this game for my 5-year-old daughter, who loves geography. It became her favorite game in no time flat. You spin the spinner, read the continent and country, and try to find the country on the map. If you are successful, you get to move the given number of spaces on the spinner. At intervals, there are bonus "post-cards" that you can land on. From the hints on the postcard, if you can identify the country they're talking about, you get to move ahead 2 extra spaces.

Within 6 months, my daughter knew all the countries on the board, so we added our own. I just printed out little tags and pasted them onto the other countries on the board, and we kept playing. After a year, she knows *all* (and I mean ALL) the countries in the world! She's so good, she beats the pants off anyone else she plays against, so we've modified the game again: now, she has to name the capital of the country as well as the location. That'll keep her challenged and interested for another year!

Meanwhile, my 3 year old learned her continents and is beginning to learn her countries on the game. Granted, she can't read, but the spinner gives both the continent and the country. We read her the country and the continent, and then she locates it on the map. We don't do the post cards with her, as she's not knowledgeable enough yet. The point is, though, that the game is flexible enough for novices and experts alike!

My only complaint--and it's a small one--is that the game board is too small. It is conceivably possible that you could identify 3 countries that move you ahead 6 spaces, and be at the end of the game. I would've liked a longer board (or fewer 6-spaces) to keep the game going longer.

GREAT FAMILY BOARD GAME [Posted on 2007-01-15]
THIS IS A GREAT EDUCATIONAL AND FAMILY GAME. MY TWO OLDEST CHILDREN
(AGES 10 AND 12) HAVE LEARNED ALOT ABOUT WORLD GEOGRAPHY AND INTERSTING FACTS ABOUT DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. MY 6 YEAR OLD SON IS NOW STARTING TO PARTICIPATE AND LOVES TO LEARN ABOUT THE DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. WE ALSO HAVE THE BOARD GAME- NAME THAT STATE. THIS IS A FABULOUS GAME TO TEACH THE CHILDREN THE NAME, LOCATION AND CAPITAL OF EACH STATE. IT IS FUN AND AGAIN A GREAT FAMILY GAME

mommyjo [Posted on 2008-01-18]
I bought this for my 10 year old son as he loves geography. It is fun to play..we have family night once a week...he loves it and is so good at naming the countries. I would recomend this for all parents that want to boost their child's geography skills in a fun and entertaining way.

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