Sleeping Queens
A six-year-old invented this, and she did a good job.
What it is
Twelve queens lie asleep in the middle of the table, and you play kings to wake them, knights to steal them and potions to put them back. Discarding number cards that form a simple addition sum quietly sneaks in some math. Miranda Evarts came up with it at age six, and Gamewright published it in 2005. A fun game for kids from eight up and the grown-ups they recruit.
What we love
- Queens like the Pancake Queen and the Ladybug Queen give it real charm
- Dragons block knights and wands block potions, so kids learn to hold a reply
- Discarding by equation is painless math practice
Honest trade-offs
- Knights can take a queen from a small child, which may sting
- Luck plays a big part, so adults will want a bit more to think about
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is knights can take a queen from a small child, which may sting.
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Content advisory
No content advisory.
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