Candyland - The World of Sweets Board Game
by Hasbro
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Toys and Games Reviews of Candyland - The World of Sweets Board Game
Customer Review: A Review From Three Generations
Summary: 4 Stars
Over 30 years ago, when my parents and I played "Candy Land," I used to get so excited thinking about all the delicious sweets, candies, cakes, and ice creams that were on the cards and the boards. The colors were stimulating, and I spent many happy hours with my father and mother over this board game. Now that I have my own children, I have enjoyed watching them (ages 2 and 4) play "Candy Land" again with me. The game has not changed much, and it is still as colorful as I remember. I see that it makes them happy and I understand the educational value of this game better as a parent.
It teaches taking turns, color recognition, counting, matching, hand-eye coordination, along with providing a chance for quality time with parents. I wouldn't reccommend leaving young children alone with the game. It is best to play it with at least one adult (even a grandparent!), for supervision and guidance.
Customer Review: Always A Winner For Fun!
Summary: 5 Stars
As I sat to write this review, I wondered within myself if there was anyone who didn't know about this ageless game.
I can remember playing it with my children so long ago and now I have purchased it for my grandchildren.
Still bright and colorful, one has to smile as you look upon the rainbow gameboard and hold in your hand your little gingerbread men. Oh the joy of being a child.
No reading is required to play this game, just matching of colors will do for the fun to begin. Easy instructions for the little ones make for a perfect beginning game. Colorful and exciting this game will give them hours of entertainment with a slice of learning, sharing, winning and losing. All a part of life. The only downside are the cards, which I feel should be made a little more durable. All in all a really fun treat to share with that little one in your life and a memory that will last forever.
Shirley Johnson
Customer Review: Just Isn't the Same
Summary: 1 Stars
This game was something I was anxious for my little cousin to experience since I had such fond memories of playing it as a child. When it was purchased however I was extremely shocked and disappointed by the changes. The gingerbread men had wider bottoms that overlap the board pieces, and the graphics were horrible. My favorite characters like Jolly and Grandma Nut were completely unrecognizable, and Plumpy was nowhere to be found. Plus there was a beaver, where'd he come from? My cousin enjoyed the game but I felt bummed. The nostalgia is just not there with this version. Why are they ruining all the great games with their ugly changes? Maybe it's just me and I focus too much on the looks of things, but the new version just didn't cut it for me.
I suggest buying the retro version from Wal-Mart or an old game board online. My cousin enjoys the older version so much that we rarely use the newer designed board.
Customer Review: Great classic game!
Summary: 5 Stars
We got this game when my daughter was about 3.5. It took her a very little while to grasp the concept, although I do agree it was hard to make her understand when she was stuck on the spaces where you can't move for some time. However, she is almost 5 now and she still asks to play it ALL THE TIME! I'm glad it doesn't take too much thought to play that way I don't have to feel like I'm playing allllll the time. I have to say that it is a very enjoyable game and its even more fun when you get the whole family in on it.I kind of thought that the family game nights that some of the game companies push, on their boxes was silly but, after we gave it a try it became like sitting at the table for dinner! You just make time to do it!
I will have to agree that they should make the box plastic even if it would make it cost a little more, mine is covered in tape! Still a wonderful game and a joy to play anytime!
Customer Review: Unhappy with the new graphics
Summary: 3 Stars
The game shown in the picture is not the game you get. The graphics have been totally redone. Maybe I just don't like change, but I was very disappointed when I opened the box and set it up. Will toy manufacturers ever understand that when parents purchase a classic like this, that they themselves played as kids, they want it too look similar to what they played with as kids? Even my 9 year old was disappointed when, after sitting down to play with his 3 year old sister, he realized that there was no Peppermint Forest, no Rainbow Trail, no Gramma Nut, no Jolly or Plumpy, and the fairy princess Frostine has been replaced by Moxie Girl wannabee. The new graphics are garish and distract from the classic simplicity of the game. There is really not a bare space on the board.
That said, my 3 year old enjoys it and it is helping me teach her to take turns, be a polite winner and a graceful loser.