This is my second time buying this dang game. We got it when my kid was about 2 and she didn't really know how to play it. She basically just like turning the friggin' pond. On then leaving it whirring and quacking on the floor in am effort to make me lose my mind. *vrrrrrrrrr - quack quack vrrrrrrrrr - quack quack* then repeat into infinity.
I ended up giving it away to Goodwill to save my sanity. Then maybe a year later she realized it was missing. She started asking endlessly about it. I ended up giving in and got it for her birthday. But I am a sucker for that kid... Ugh. So now we own it again.
It's a fine game. Good quality. Probably fun for the kids. A terror for me, but whatever I guess.
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Lucky Ducks Game
Contents:
- 1 Pond-Shaped Game Unit
- 12 Ducks
- 1 Sticker Sheet
- Complete Instructions
- Requires 2 AA Batteries (not included)
Lucky Ducks by Pressman
Ages 3 and up, 2-4 players
This wacky, quacky memory and matching game combines developmental skills for young children with the fun of a 'My First Game.' Switch on the circular pond, and the ducks start swimming - the bottom side of each duck has a colored shape. Players take turns picking up a duck and looking at the color and shape; if it matches their colored shape, they get to keep the duck. If it doesn't match, they put it back. The first player with 3 ducks that match their shape wins.
- Simple format is easier for little fingers than cards
- Rotating pond makes it more challenging than traditional memory games
- Develops shape and color recognition
- More than 10 million units sold
Playing the Game
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Easy set up for repeat playPlace all 12 ducks on the game unit's pond so they face in a clockwise direction. Each player chooses a different colorful shape to collect: square, circle, triangle or star. Then press the large button in the center, and the ducks will start swimming. |
Develops memory & matching skillsOn each turn, a player picks up one duck and looks at the colorful shape on the bottom of that duck to see if it matches the colorful shape they chose to collect. If not, the player shows the shape to the other players and puts the duck back on the pond. |
Promotes shape & color recognitionIf the colorful shape on the bottom of the duck matches the shape the player chose to collect, then the player gets to keep the duck. Then play passes to the left to see if the next player can find a match. |
Makes learning fun!The first player to find all 3 ducks that match the colorful shape they chose is the winner, making that player the lucky duck. |
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| Gameplay | Get ready for buckets of fun with Mr. Bucket, the original moving, chasing, racing action game! As Mr. Bucket moves around the floor, can you scoop up all your colored balls and place them back into Mr. Bucket before he pops them out again? | It’s time to grab your pole and reel in some fun! This classic fast-paced fishing game is complete with a rotating pond and fish that open and close their mouths. Can you catch more fish than your opponent to win? | Snag the fish and be the winner, but if the shark jumps, you’ll be his dinner! Players take turns rolling the die and fishing for the sea creatures using the fishing rods. But watch out – you never know when the shark is going to bite! | Uh-oh, this playful baby dragon has greedily snacked on all of the treasure! Wave your hand to magically reveal the treasure in his belly. Then reach inside the dragon's mouth to grab the treasure that matches the color of his glowing nose horn! |
| Players | 2-4 | 1-4 | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Ages | 3+ | 4+ | 4+ | 4+ |
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Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017
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Cute!
By Sarah on April 20, 2017
My boys (ages 3, 6,7) love the game, and the youngest can play! We watched a video of the game before we purchased, and theirs came with cards to place yours ducks on. Of course my boys were expecting the cards, so we were a little disappointed. The ducks are adorable, but require some set up time (each eye and the sticker on the bottom). I made our own cards, and my husband suggested to make 2 sets, one with all matching shapes and colors, and one with a mix of colors on each card. I may be making the mix cards later. Overall, very cute game for preschoolers!!
By Sarah on April 20, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2018
Obnoxious quaking noise when motor spins the "pond" around.
Not safe for kids who still put stuff in their mouths (under three); the ducks can fit inside a toilet paper tube. Must be at least 3 years old to grasp the concept of the game (to obtain three matching ducks).
No longer a paperboard "lilly pad" for the players to put their ducks on, like the versions they had 20 years ago.
One of my ducks came with the bill upside down (no way for me to fix).
The ducks were ill-designed; they don't have a large base, so they can fall over easily.
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Cheaply made. Not for toddlers
By A on June 18, 2018
Assemble the stickers yourself (duck eyes, color/shape); no extras to allow for mistakes.By A on June 18, 2018
Obnoxious quaking noise when motor spins the "pond" around.
Not safe for kids who still put stuff in their mouths (under three); the ducks can fit inside a toilet paper tube. Must be at least 3 years old to grasp the concept of the game (to obtain three matching ducks).
No longer a paperboard "lilly pad" for the players to put their ducks on, like the versions they had 20 years ago.
One of my ducks came with the bill upside down (no way for me to fix).
The ducks were ill-designed; they don't have a large base, so they can fall over easily.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2021
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Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
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A good game
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 14, 2020Color: Lucky DucksVerified Purchase
anne
My grandson loves it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2020Color: Lucky DucksVerified Purchase
beanie
A lovely game
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2021Color: Lucky DucksVerified Purchase
Amy
Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2020Color: Lucky DucksVerified Purchase
Sharon Fleming
It makes children happy during this horrible pandemic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2021Color: Lucky DucksVerified Purchase
