My son got this game for his 2nd birthday and he did need help getting through it at first (he loved being involved in the game play even then). Three years later, my kids are now 3, 5 and 6 and it is still one of their favorite games. It doesn't take a long time to play and they work together. It might be getting a little simple for my oldest but he still likes to play and he likes to help my youngest. play. It is one that they pull out again and again.

Spin to get a picnic food token for the island picnic, or for all to find an item as designated by card drawn from pile. Unless you get 'pigs eat', and a food is taken away. Tiny 'magnifying glasses' - to mark items like a wheelbarrow or banana peel when found on board - really appeals to the 9yr old. Hourglass timer sets challenge, as you aren't competing against each other. Even the 4yr old can find things. Cooperative game lets younger kids play without losing to bigger ones or adults. At the end of the race we all wait on the ferry until everyone makes it on, then we advance together to the island. We all win if we get there before the pigs get all the food. Victory comes as a team when we make it to the island before the pigs have eaten all the picnic food.

My four-year-old and his three-year-old cousin love this game. I like that it's cooperative rather than competitive.

My 5 and 2 year old boys love playing this game. A great family game!

We bought this game for my 4 year old who loves the Busytown books and TV show. The game is a lot of fun and age appropriate. The best part is that everyone works together to beat "the pigs". This way, no one kid is the winner.

Not what I expected. I would say this is more for kids ages 5-6, probably not younger. My 4 yr old has a little bit of fun searching out the different items on the boards, but does not play the game as it's supposed to be played. The game rules just don't make any sense and it's hard to get excited about a game that seems rather pointless without any aim. The illustrations are super cute, and that's about the only good thing in this game.