Game Zone - MONKEYING AROUND - Family Board Game for Kids

There is a cheaper version of this game but I read the reviews and the tree doesn't tend to fall like this game does. I used this game in my PreK class and like it so much I.bought one for my 3 yr old granddaughter. It has a spinner and the tree is on a magnet. When overloaded with monkeys it definitely falls. Cute! Good for number identification, fine motor skills, and fun.

Great game! This is easy to understand and simple to play. I adapted it to use in my classroom with phonics skills (i.e. read a word, spin the dial, hang the required number of monkeys).

This game is a fun way to continue the barrel of monkeys idea of creating a monkey chain but turns it into a balancing game. My six year old and I really enjoy it. We have lots of fun with it and have played it many times and in different ways. It was easy to assemble, easy to figure out.and well made. I think it's definitely safe for a six year old. A sure fire hit for a affordable gift for kids.

I purchased this game for my 2 year old daughter (almost 3). She loves it! The biggest problem: the magnet is not strong enough! You can only hang about 4-5 monkeys on the tree before it falls. The picture on the box shows many more monkeys hanging on the tree, but it will really only hold 4-5 before crashing down. That being said, my daughter loves this toy, it's great for fine motor skills and learning to take turns, and I love that there are no batteries to change!

When perusing Amazon for another fun, random gift for our 4yo son's birthday, I came across this unique find. Thought that for the price, it wouldn't hurt to try it. It turned out to be a big hit among the same aged children and adults too. The tree hangs magnetically and you have to balance out the monkeys w/ each turn to keep the branches from falling down and crashing --what fun when they do, however. BIG surprise that produces lots of screams and giggles. I have a 2yo daughter and I wouldn't worry about her putting these in her mouth. No official recommendation w/ regard to safety, but I, personally, don't worry about it as a choking hazard for younger siblings. The box it comes in is pretty cheap, so don't expect to re-use it much. We just transferred ours to a plastic tub. Easy to assemble (takes 1 minute--unlike games like Don't Break the Ice, etc.) We are buying another one this Christmas for a cousin who attended the family party.

Have purchased as gifts for birthday parties and also use at work with students. Kids love it! Easy set up. Fun for preschool through elementary age.

After reading the reviews about the magnet not being strong I decided to do an experiment...my version will hold ALL the monkeys excluding the four large monkeys of each color. This being said, I purchased the game in 2015. HOPEFULLY THE MANUFACTURER SEES THIS AND FIXES THE MAGNET PROBLEM because otherwise this game is a lot of fun! It is made of quality plastic and does not feel cheap. My 3-yr-old son (who has some delays...) loves to play (not quite by the rules) and enjoys setting it up as much as playing. Placing the monkeys gently on the tree is great for his fine motor skills, and the concentration on his face is priceless! My only complaint is probably the spinner. It's difficult to get a good spin and frequently lands in between monkeys a lot. If they fix the magnet issue, buy this game!!

The kids love it!

The kids love this game!!! Teaches weight distribution too! :)

My Kids love this game. Who would have thought a barrel of monkies could be so timeless. The magnet that holds the canopy to the tree is strong enough to keep itself and the monkeys up but if you push down on it or the monkeys get too heavy it falls. This toy has been great for teaching my kids a gentle touch.

My 4-year-old niece loves the game! It's super simple to teach and lots of fun. My rating has to do with the packaging. The box only opens from the side so putting the game away takes a little longer. I also wish that they provided resealable bags to put the monkeys back in.

Great game for little ones. Grandkids love it

Quick delivery, the game looks good - have not used it yet as it is a Christmas gift.