Search for a Giant Squid: The Game

Our family has been enjoying this game every night since we received it! The game is essentially a mash up of several types of games--memory, strategy, etc.Both our 6 year old and 8 year old are able to grasp the rules and participate fully in the game. They both like that the game is like solving a mystery and that it contains strange sea creatures!As parents, we love that the game doesn't drag on (averaging 15-20 min) and that there are so many unique facts that they're learning!

This is a fun twist on memory games. My 10year old really enjoyed this game. He really picked it up quickly. Even his 5 year old sisters wanted to play. It was a bit too hard for them but they still enjoyed watching. The added component of strategy made the game even more fun to play. Finding the giant squid adds another way to win the game so it keeps kids who can struggle with losing games. There are multiple ways to win so they feel like there is always a chance.

The Search for the Giant Squid game is welcome addition to any game closet. We loved the concept and gameplay of this game. Though solo play may be hard for the younger crowd (6 year old), one of the best parts is that you can play cooperatively as a family! We loved this for our youngest child until he gets the hang of it. As a teacher, I loved the discovery cards. These utilized an included field guide to learn more about the ocean animals, parts of the ocean, and more. Awesome game!

Search for the Giant Squid was a very fun game! I love how it combines memory and strategy as well as some pure luck. It took a whole game for us to really figure out the rules and how it works. We were able to play more strategically the next time. I love that we can play against each other as well as collaboratively. The images on the game pieces are really beautiful as well. I also loved that we were learning more about real sea life while we played. A very fun game!

Out of the box this game felt high quality with engaging colors and pieces. Set up is easy though the rules are a bit complicated on the first play, it took us a bit to get going. Once we did, we had fun exploring the ocean and trying to remember what we had uncovered! My 6yo needed just a bit of help, and my 8yo was reminding us how to play. We learned fun facts and helped each other out, though the facts are somewhat superfluous to game play. The kids asked to play again right away!

What I loved most about playing this game was how it managed to feel exciting, thoughtful, and unpredictable all at once. Kids from 7-9 were all engaged. The game blends memory & luck, which I love, but can frustrate some kiddos. You can plan your moves, remember card positions, & still get surprised by a lucky find or hazard. It's easy to learn & you can start playing almost right away. I love how you learn about marine life & the mysteries of the deep ocean. Perfect for families & connection!

The quality of the game is top notch. The box, the board, and all the pieces are sturdy and beautiful. It took us some time to get the hang of the game play and we're still not entirely sure when to replace the gears, but overall it's engaging for all of us.My 11 year old son really started using some strategy while my 5 year old just had fun playing with us and liked the memory aspect of the game. It's nice to have a game the entire family can play together and everyone actually likes it!

We are a family that loves playing board games. What I loved most was that my 11yr old and 9yr old could easily learn the rules and were excited to play. The game had a great feel. It mixed memory, some luck, and strategy, all while the kiddos learned about the ocean and creatures within. We had a blast playing and the kids asked to go again! I love that we can turn off all electronics and just sit together as a family and enjoy an underwater adventure game.

Upon opening this game I was immediately impressed with the quality of the board and game pieces. It is sturdy and well made. My children all joined in and were very excited by the look of the game. The gameplay itself was very simple to figure out, so we were all able to play it pretty quickly, even the 4 year old. My only complaint is that it is very simple and was less engaging for adults. Overall, we recommend this game and my children keep coming back to it to play again.

We have played this game a handful of times, always suggested by my 6 year old daughter. This game is a mix of memory, strategy and luck, with a new game experience each time! The colorful images in the directions helped setup and play go smoothly. My kids (6 and 8) had fun competing to find their animals first and stayed engaged with the hazards and squid cards hidden among the animal cards. The pieces and pictures are high quality making it a not only a fun, but good looking game!