Customer Reviews

Go Away Monster

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This is a wonderful first game....Be sure to make lots of high affect funny faces and sound effests...oh no...I picked a monster! and then in an exaggerated way take the monster and throw it to the side of the room saying "go away monster!!!!!!" and laugh..and smile. Very good for speech delayed or autistic kids that really need to develop shared attention skills...fun!!!!

This game was a fun way to help our child overcome her night-time fears about monsters when she was 3 and 4. It was easy and fun to play, and helped her talk and laugh about the monsters she was imagining.

The silliest, friendliest monsters inhabit the bedrooms of Go Away Monster! My daughter loves this game, and her friends enjoy playing it together. They cheer whenever a monster is selected and thrown into the monster pit (box). It's great for matching objects, sharing, turn-taking, and lets kids feel in control of any monster fears. Sometimes we let the monsters hide under the bed, or pretend they're part of the wall, but they're always discovered and sent back to the box.

We bought this game for our son for Christmas and he loves it. It has really taught him how to take turns and cooperate with his sister when playing a game. It is also a lot of fun for him. Our son is has mild autism and the visuals of this game make it easy for him to learn and follow.

I learned about it on reading many reviews at boardgamegeek.com, which is the best resource for reliable reviews of board games for kids as well as adults. Sure enough, my 2.5 year old son loves this game! I suggest hamming it up w/ much fear/consternation at the appearance of a monster. This adds to the mystery & excitement upon drawing each piece from the bag.

I purchased this game for my 3 year old, and both he and his 6 year old brother love it. I've recommended it to several friends whose children are afraid to go to bed because of "monsters in the closet and under the bed." We all play the game just before bedtime. It really helps to empower a child by yelling "Go Away Monster!" when a monster card is selected. I highly recommend.

I bought this for my four year old son. There really is no 'game' to the game. We played it twice ( that took all of 9-10 minutes) and then I tried to think of some way to make it fun, or competitive, or interesting.If I had payed 4.99, it would have been O.K., but not ( with shipping) [item price]. Advertise for children under 4.

It is a great game to get a toddler started....you can make it as fun and funny as you want! There is no stress with complicated rules. A child learns to share, count, and recognize objects...without realizing it!

Our son, who is now 3 1/2, has been playing this game since he was 2 years old. It is so easy to learn. The play is so quick that it holds the attention of a 2 year old. It's just like the "grow-up" games with playing boards and pieces. Everyone with young children should own this game!!

Whether you're 2 or 92 -- you'll have fun playing this game! This is a wonderful family game to play with young children. I first purchased this game when my son was 2 (he's now 7). He still plays with it with his younger brothers. You can have up to four players play with his or her own playing board (which is designed to look like a child's bedroom). Players take turns reaching into a "monster bag" and feeling for pieces of furniture needed for their rooms. If you pull out a monster instead, you can hide it under your board shouting "Go away, monster!" If you get a duplicate piece of furniture, then you may pass it along to someone who doesn't have theirs yet. The first to complete their room with all their furniture wins!