Ants in the Pants Cootie Games

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Product Features

• The classic game of ants in the pants action returns for your kids and a whole new generation! As yo
• Into the pants they've got to go. Not too high and not too low.
• Inside the pants they like to hide, be first to flip them all inside.
• Beware the ants, for they want to get into your pants!
• For 2-4 Players. Ages 3 to 6.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 6 x 10.5 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00000IWDQ
• Our Recommended Age: 36 months - 6 years
• Manufacturer Recommended Age: 36 months - 6 years
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,625 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)

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• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Editorial Review
Especially appealing to energetic little critters, the classic toddler game Ants in the Pants requires no reading or waiting for turns. It's "One--two--three--Go!" and everyone is racing to pop all four of their bugs into Fido's bloomers. It's that simple. Plastic "ants" are big enough (2.5 inches) that even little fingers find it easy to perform feats of insect trajectory. A hilarious hit with the shorter set. --Julie Ubben

Product Description
Be the first to get all the ants inside the pants! One by one, flip all the silly ant pieces inside the dog's pants. Whoever gets them all inside first wins! CLassic game includes: pants and suspenders, 16 ants and cardboard canine.

For 2 to 4 players.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy to play, but difficult for young children to master, October 21, 2003

By	Daniel L Edelen (Mt. Orab, OH USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

Considering how few multi-player games exist for very young children, "Ants in the Pants" is a boon for parents. Unfortunately, it may be more fun for parents than for the youngest kids.

Making the plastic ants jump into the pants is fun, but my three year old son found it frustrating, getting no ants in after many minutes of trying. But he was dogged after I encouraged him to practice more. (It's difficult to assist kids in learning how to apply just the right pressure to control the jump of the ant.) After a while he got one in, but by that time he was mentally fried. Since then he has shown little interest in the game.

I personally find the game fun, so it's disappointing that my son doesn't. Obviously, you're mileage will vary. My advice is that it might be a better game for kids four and a half and older.

The game is fairly well made and the ants virtually indestructable. Other than the fact that you can lose the small ants, the game should last a while.

Considering the inexpensive price, it's worth a try. If all else fails and the kids bail, you and the Mrs. can play.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars To hard for preschoolers and adults too, November 7, 2000

By A Customer

Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

We had this game for my four year old she could not get the ant in the pants. I found it close to impossible also.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Minor Disappointment, February 1, 2000

By A Customer

Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

I bought this for my almost-4 son, as he sometimes gets frustrated when he can't play the games his 6-year old sister plays. He had trouble making the ants "hop" up, though, and so did I! The 6 year old will play it, though, except she has no one to play it with given my ant-deficiencies.