Peaceable Kingdom Cooperative Games. Review & Giveaway

I am super competitive. Seriously, I don't let kids beat me in games just because they are kids! My daughter is super competitive because of that though.. she even has a full blown victory dance when she wins something and tells everyone else to "run off and pout!" Although having a bit of competitiveness is great, it can get out of hand, and I have found a wonderful solution! Cooperative games from Peaceable Kingdom! Cooperative Games are games that encourage players to work together, versus against each other!

I was already aware of the brand Peaceable Kingdom, but all I knew what that is was a company that sold games, stickers, etc. However, Peaceable Kingdom is much more! They have an incredible selection! Their products are high quality, fun and kids are sure to be pleased with the bright colors!

I had the opportunity to review a new cooperative game and of course my daughter was thrilled!  Once the game arrived, we were so excited, we immediately tore open the box and began the game! We received the Hoot Owl Hoot Game, and it is super cute! This game if for ages 4 and up, for 2-4 players and takes about 15 minutes to play! I think that is a perfect time limit- anything longer and kids this age will lose interest!

I first noticed that the colors are incredibly vibrant and fun! Second thing?  Everything in this box is 100% green- even the ink is soy based! With that said, all of the pieces are and can be recycled! How cool is that?

Like I told you earlier, this is a cooperative game. That means there are no winners or losers, and every player must work together to win! Yeah, I am super competitive, so I thought this game may be boring at first, but seriously, it is super cute, and I love that my daughter can really take a lead! Peaceable Kingdom believes that children strive when they work together in respectful ways. Games like this encourage bonding, teamwork and shared decision making! I can say first hand that this game experience was unlike anything I have ever experienced! Everyone was in a great mood, and we were excited to work together!

-How to Play-

The object of the game is simple- get all the owls to the nest before the sun rises! There are 6 owls, and you may use as many as you like. A deck of 50 cards contain colors as well as sun symbols. Every time you get  a color card, you move an owl to that color. If the color is occupied by an owl, you pass to the next available spot. If you draw a sunshine, you move the sunshine token up a spot on the board. Players can talk together about strategies and ideas. This game creates a wonderful bonding experience as well as promoting thinking together!

-My Thoughts-

Peaceable Kingdom has done a wonderful job with the Cooperative Games! Even as competitive as I am, I truly enjoyed this game!

These games teach many core values, principals and learning skills!

Love that these games are 100% green! Hoot Owl Hoot was on the Dr.Toy's Best Green products list!

There are 5 different cooperative games available!

This game was simple and my daughter learned quick, stay focused and of course wanted to play again... and again... and again... her attitude was much different as well after the game! No matter the outcome, she was excited and happy- even if we lost!

For every review posted on Amazon.com, of  a Peaceable Kingdom Cooperative Game, they will donate that game to the reviewer's choice! AMAZING!!

- Win It-

One reader will win the Hoot Owl Hoot Cooperative Game from Peaceable Kingdom!

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Giveaway is open to US only. Contest will end May 26 2010. Good luck!
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I was not paid for this review, and received no compensation. I did however receive the above mentioned product to facilitate my review. all opinions are my own.