First Orchard

I figured it was time for my 2.5 yo to start playing games and bought a bunch for xmas (Ants in the Pants; Acorn Soup; Hi Ho! The Cherry-O; a matching game) but none are nearly as perfect as this. It was super easy for him to grasp, game play is not too fast and not too slow, it’s cooperative, easy to set up, and no small pieces (a plus for my 10 mo who’s always intervening). The 2.5 yo loves to play it with anyone that visits (and loves to explain it too). Kids with a longer attention span will want to play a handful of times in a row, and kids with a shorter attention spay will be fine playing once. This pieces are age appropriate, well made (wooden fruit!), and not chintzy. Also the ending of this game is clear-cut and satisfying. Really perfect for a toddler’s first game.

We got this game because our 2 year old always wanted to join when we played games but they were too advanced. This has been a great game that our entire family enjoys! It's very simple with large pieces and quick game play, all of which are a must with the short attention spans of little ones! Our kiddos enjoy throwing the die and trying to keep the birdie from eating the fruit. When the bird comes up on the die, they giggle and say don't get our fruit! It's been great because it also teaches lessons that games do, such as waiting our turn, playing the color rolled even if it's not the one that was wanted (and thus not cheating), and that we don't always win but we can play and try once more. This game is a winner all around and is played weekly. Update: After having this game for over 2 years it's been one of the most played with games that we have in our big collection of games! Kiddos ranging from 22 months up to 5 years enjoy it and so do the adults who play it with them. The game looks as great as it did when we got it. The fruit pieces have hit the ground more times than I can say but they haven't chipped at all. This game has been so durable and such fun to have in our rotation. One thing to keep in mind is that the pieces are made of wood so they pack a punch if hurled by a little one but we haven't really had a problem with that since the game play is so quick and keeps the kids engaged. I still love how big the pieces are because they can't be choked on, are easy for kids to grasp, and I'm not picking up tiny pieces everywhere! One of the other reasons this game is uniquely awesome is because it takes very little effort (not a lot of rules) but it's still fun so you can get straight into playing & having fun. Also everything fits in the box well and the box has held up just as well as the rest of the pieces. It's just a really great game!!

The My First Orchard Game is so much fun! I gave it to my 2 1/2 year old grandson for Christmas and we played with it multiple times a day. The rules of the game are easy for a toddler to grasp, even though we didn't always play by the rules lol. The older kids love it too, and it teaches taking turns, rolling the die, and teamwork while playing together to beat the Raven. The pieces are non-toxic, beautifully crafted out of wood, hand-painted in vibrant colors, and the perfect size for toddler hands. I will definitely purchase more games from this brand, and I highly recommend!

This is a very simple game which is perfect for 2 year olds. Seriously, it is very hard to find a game so simple that even a 2-year old can understand and enjoy it. I had avoided getting this game because of all the "simple" comments, but I am SOOO glad I ignored them because its what I needed for my little one. Not only is it the perfect age range, but the game is collaborative so all the players are working together towards the same goal. This collaborative format works much better with the very young children as it is hard for them to play games individually. It also is helpful to share the winning and losing as a team as it helps process the emotions of it as a group instead of alone. Set up - Set out four trees. Place the same 4 wooden fruits on the same tree (plums tress only bear plums). Each tree in the orchard now bears 3-D wooden fruit... and each fruit is a different color: green apples, red apples, yellow pears, and purple plums. Put together the pathway to the orchard (place the given tiles in a row). Place the raven at the start of the path. Purpose of the game - The raven will hop down the pathway to the orchard and when he arrives, the raven will eat ALL the fruit on the trees. To win the game, players must collect the fruit before the raven gets there. Game play - Roll the die and see what color is on top of the die. Pick the fruit of that color and place in the basket. If a basket image shows up on top, collect any colored fruit you want to put in the basket. If the raven shows up on top, hop the raven one space closer to the orchard. If you roll a color and there is none of that colored fruit left to pick off trees, then pass the die to the next player. Teaches - taking turns, following directions, color matching, counting 1-8 (ex: by counting 8 apples and spaces the raven hops), processing emotions of win/lose, and some basic science concepts: 1. fruit comes from plants 2. apples, pears, and plums grow on trees 3. farm that grows fruit on trees is called an orchard 4. birds eat fruit 5. each tree only bears one kind of fruit (pears and apples do not come from the same tree) The fact that this game could so easily be connected to a basic science lesson on where food comes from was really such an amazing surprise! This game could easily be added into a 2-year old basic curriculum. Heck why not add in a mini outing to pick apples or cheeries at a local orchard? Overall, I am thrilled with this game. Quality, well throught through, and more learning opportunities than I even expected! Even after my children outgrow this game, the fruit could even used in other ways because they are so well made. Haba just won over my lifelong business.

My 3 year old granddaughter loves this game. Even her older brother will play with us. It is a great beginning game that teaches taking turns, following simple rules and winning and losing, without any pressure.

My 2 1/2 year old grandson loved this game!!! I love that there are great games for two-year olds. They learn cooperation, color reinforcement, counting, and taking turns. Who knew that rolling a dice was a whole new skill! The pieces are solid wood and the game surface is beautiful. Such a fun way to spend time with each other

As advertised: big sturdy pieces, solidly made, easy to understand and to play. My 2 year old granddaughter loves it but she insists that we give the bird some fruit if we end up picking it all 😊

The quality on this game is fantastic, chunky wooden and thick cardboard pieces. This is a "children's first game" there is no strategy and is more of an activity. However I got this for my 3 yr old and is perfect for him to learn to roll the dice and act accordingly. It is also cooperative which I think is great for children's games. Children will age out of this but I think this is a good first game for a toddler