Aristoplay Mars 2020

by TaliCor

Product Features

• Over 500 multiple-choice questions related to space science and technology
• Choose a spaceship and a crew member and try to land on Mars first
• Players must answer questions to fix malfunctions that occur
• Unexpected messages from Mission Control add excitement to the play
• 2 to 6 players

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 3.5 x 10.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 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: B00000ISUX
• Item model number: 4100153
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,559 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

This fun game will test your knowledge of astronomical science and technology. While Mars (a big red marble) orbits the outer ring of the game board, you'll navigate the inner three orbital rings in an effort to be the first to land on Mars. To take your turn, roll the red-and-white dice. The red determines the movement of Mars, the white controls your spaceship. Landing on Mars is not easy--it's a volatile planet that is constantly on the move. And Mission Control may have some bad news regarding the malfunction of your spaceship. To fix the malfunction, correctly answer a question on a Spaceport Repair Card. Each Repair Card has two questions, one easier and one more difficult; players decide at the beginning of the game at which level to play. At either level, get ready for the trip of a lifetime! The game booklet includes information about Mars as well as a glossary of astronomy-oriented words. --Wendy Slotboom

Product Description

Learn tons of facts with over 500 multiple-choice questions related to space science and technology. Choose a spaceship and a crew member and try to land on Mars first. Along the orbital path, players must answer questions to fix malfunctions that occur. Kids love the ?cool? spaceship playing pieces and becoming a crew member. Mars 2020 captures the excitement, the challenge and the science involved in reaching the red planet. Mars even continues to orbit throughout the game, which provides an added challenge. Unexpected messages from Mission Control add excitement to the play. Ages 8 and Up, 2 to 6 Players

Features include:

•Over 500 multiple-choice questions related to space science and technology
•Choose a spaceship and a crew member and try to land on Mars first
•Players must answer questions to fix malfunctions that occur
•Unexpected messages from Mission Control add excitement to the play
•2 to 6 players

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A challenging fun way to learn about space, November 10, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Aristoplay Mars 2020 (Toy)

My kids (9 yo boy and 11 yo girl) pulled this game off the shelf this summer and played it for 3 days in a row! With the varied levels of challenge, the whole family can play, and at the same time learn tons of facts about the exciting field of space exploration. The kids were answering questions better than I was! A creative way to educate, the kids and I give it a 2 thumbs up!

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a ball!, August 1, 2001

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Aristoplay Mars 2020 (Toy)

Finally, here's a great family game that parents really can play with our kids--just enough luck and different levels of play to make it fun and exciting for everyone. Our oldest son plays on the top level (he knows all the questions by heart already) and my husband and I play on the middle level, while our two youngest play the non-question version (though our daughter is picking up a lot just by listening). The game isn't hard to learn and doesn't take too long. I wish there were more questions, but perhaps a booster box will come out soon.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game, October 28, 2002

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Aristoplay Mars 2020 (Toy)

Bought this for my 7 year old proto-astronaut... she loves it, she learns from it, and thanks to her lucky dice rolling, she usually beats me. Great game for kids interested in space/astronomy.