Avalanche Fruit Stand Game – Review & Giveaway (closed)

Learning Games
Games are always fun for kids to play. When they are learning games, it’s a definite bonus. Not too long ago, I reviewed Sky High Scoops, which was a count and seek electronic game. Another great game from Learning Resources is Fruit Stand Avalanche.

About the Game
From Learning Resources:

Careful, don’t spill the fruit! Children spin the wheel then use jumbo tweezers to pick or place fruit without toppling them out of the stand. Children learn colors and fruit names, plus get little hands ready for holding pencils and scissors. Includes 40 fruit counters (five different fruits), two 6” tweezers, spinner, Guide printed on back of stand and adjustable cardboard stand measuring

Pros: I love the concept of this game. It incorporates counting, identifying fruit, colors, and fine motor skills.
Each player takes turns spinning the wheel, and then picks fruits off the stand according to what the wheel tells them. You gather fruit in your pile, but if you cause the stand of fruit to fall, you have to put it all back.
Before we got the game, I expected the fruit pieces to be light and plastic. They are actually more of a rubber, and are durable. I also think that helps them stay in place in the game. The tweezers are great for small hands and are very sturdy as well. I’ve played this game many times with Chandler, and it’s really fun. It’s one that I wouldn’t mind playing over and over with him. Plus, Rowan is starting to get the hang of it too.
When it’s time to put it away, it stores nicely in the box.

Cons: In the game, only 2 pairs of 6″ tweezers are included. I think it would be fun to be able to play this game with 3 or 4 people if you want, so it would be nice to see more tweezer included. It’s nice to always have the option to play with more players if you want to.
One other thing that I would add is a bag for the fruit, just for storage reasons. After digging around in our game closet one afternoon, the box spilled, and there was an avalanche in our closet.

Overall, the game is durable, cute, and is a great learning resource. It is suitable for kids ages 3+

Price: $18.99

Where to Buy: Learning Resources, or specialty stores

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The product reviewed in this article was a sample provided to me by the company or PR representative. These views and opinions are my own and I was not compensated by this review.

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