- Popular counting game
- Helps with maths skills
- Suitable for 2 to 6 players, aged 4 to 10
- Clear, colourful illustrations
- Simple and fun to play
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Product Description
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This popular game is very simple to play, and is great for helping children become confident with counting. It is suitable for children aged 4 to 10, and for 2 to 6 players. It consists of 40 bird cards, 3 cat cards and 6 scarecrow cards. The cards are all shuffled and placed face down in a pile, and players take it in turn to pick up a card from the pile. If they pick up a bird, they place it face upwards in front of them. If it shows part of the scarecrow picture, it is placed face upwards on the table. Each time a scarecrow piece is turned over, it is added to the scarecrow picture. The game continues until the scarecrow picture is complete, at which point all the players add up the number of birds on their cards, and the winner is the player with the most birds. However, all players need to beware of the Scaredy Cat lurking nearby; if a player turns over one of the cat cards, they must return it with all their bird cards to the pile, and start again. The cards in the pile are re-shuffled, and play continues. The game can help children with their number and counting skills, as well as teaching them to play nicely, as in this game the person closest to winning could still lose everything at the last minute. Children will love the bright, clear illustrations and the bold colours, and the cards are made from sturdy, recycled board to give years of play.
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A fun counting gameA popular counting game. Collect and count the bird cards before the scaredy cat appears. When the scarecrow is complete, the player with the most birds wins.2-6 Players. Age 4-10 Years
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I had the very first edition of this game, but over the years and times it was played, I needed to buy a new version.
I teach English to young children and this game gives great opportunity to do so. The cry of "oh no! Scarecrow" or "meow" when the cats appear to scare away our birds makes it lively. I use this game for counting and for practicing, "I've got 1 bird/2 birds"etc or "He/She's got a cat/5 birds". There are no real losers, even getting a cat can be fun. (you can play the game without the cats.)
Any number of players and even those on the periphery can join in anytime. An easy to learn and fun to play game, in class, camping, rainy day.
I teach English to young children and this game gives great opportunity to do so. The cry of "oh no! Scarecrow" or "meow" when the cats appear to scare away our birds makes it lively. I use this game for counting and for practicing, "I've got 1 bird/2 birds"etc or "He/She's got a cat/5 birds". There are no real losers, even getting a cat can be fun. (you can play the game without the cats.)
Any number of players and even those on the periphery can join in anytime. An easy to learn and fun to play game, in class, camping, rainy day.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Fun game that I have played a lot with my son. Educational too and bought several for pre-school nursery - Lots of good feedback about the quality of this game
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This game was eagerly anticipated, but I was a little disappointed at first. It is growing on us now, but my daughter (3.5yrs) lost interest quite easily when we started playing it. Now we know the rules, I can deal the cards out a little quicker, before she loses interest. She loves seeing the scarecrow coming together and enjoys it a lot more now. Having the cat cards adds an interesting dimension and can make the game last a little longer.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Kids love it.
I brought this for my 4 year old son to help with his counting past 10. He loves playing the game, he gets excited with the anticipation of getting a cat, and his counting is... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Wesley Miles
Good Value
The kids love this game. It doesn't cost that much but is educational and good value. I would highly recommend it for kids aged 4-6
Published 1 month ago by GARYC
Great fun
My 2 year old was given this for Christmas and she loves it. She's mad about birds so loves counting them up .
Published 2 months ago by Wolfie
Great Gamw
My 4 yr old and I played this at a friends house and had to buy it immediately. I also have a 6yr old and the three of us have played it several times every day ever since it... Read more
Published 3 months ago by SusieQ
Good Game, Good Game!!
I can't say much on this review for this game, as I bought this for my daughter's friend as she was invited to her birthday party, we have other Orchard games at home and they seem... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Happy Mummy!
Fantastic simple fun game
Great game for pre-schoolers or older ones. There are tense moments hoping you don't pick the cat and have to return all your cards. Read more
Published 3 months ago by LeedsLass
Scaredy Cat game
We had the old version of this at my mums from when I was a child & my boys loved it but the cards were very creased and they could guess which ones were which! Read more
Published 4 months ago by KatieB
Great counting game!
I bought this for my just-turned-3-year-old and it's great! It's really good for practising counting higher numbers. My nearly-5-year-old loves it too. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mummy's Cakes
Fun for all of us
My husband and I have been playing this with our 5 and 7 year old, and its just great! Great for my daughter to practise counting, shes 5, and she counted to 44 today for the first... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Anna K. Walterstad
Great game..
As usual the quality is very good. Orchard Toys make such good, fun and educational toys for small people. This was a birthday present for my granddaughters 4th birthday. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs Janette G North
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