Learning Resources Reel Big Catch Game, Preschool Early Maths Game to Learn Measurement, Maths Games for Kids, 2–3 Players, Boys and Girls Ages 3+

My niece absolutely loves this game! It was good value and easy to use. The parts (the fish in particular) are good quality and durable.The game is also educational; involves measuring the different sizes of fish.

Well loved by a wide range of ages of children with varying abilities and can be played in lots of different ways. Easy to understand, adapt and use in different learning opportunities

Very fun game. All the children enjoyed it.

Kids were really excited to play this- loads of talking points for math too!

This has been a hit with the kids.Its a basic fishing game where each fish is of different lengths but you don't know until you pick them out.Whilst I understand the concept of what they are trying to learn, my kids have found they can forgo the actual measuring of the item with the tape but instead just count the amount of extensions.I can see why as its quite tricky to keep the fish fully extended whilst measuring.The kids love it as a toy and it teaches them that not everything that looks the same is equal. Thats enough for me

From Learning Resources, this Reel Big Catch Game takes the age old magnetic fishing games and puts an altogether new spin on them. This game is suitable for ages 3+ but the whole family could play and older siblings are likely to enjoy helping out younger brothers and sisters.Once set up, the little fishes look like they're peeking out from above a pond. If you can, I'd suggest setting up before introducing children to this game as there's something magical for young toddlers about the fact that the segmented body of the fishes articulates down and when they're 'hooked', a bigger fish appears.Then the catches need to be measured against the red paper tape measure - which is in both inches and centimetres. A simple concept - the one catching the biggest fish wins. Of course to begin with all the fish look the same. They're not - and are actually in 3 different lengths but their length is only apparent after they've been hooked on the little fishing rod.Instructions are included - but with a game targeted at very young players, the fact that Reel Big Catch is so easy to play is a huge plus. It means children don't feel the game is beyond them and they can get on with it quickly without getting bored.This is not just a game. It will teach children about measuring things - as well as why there's a need for it as this is the whole point of things here. And toddlers certainly appear to love it. Just count the fish at the end - or you may find one of two get permanently removed!

The media could not be loaded. Now my daughter is over 2, I've wanted to find some simple games we can do as a family. I'm a big fan of Learning Resources and I love the uniqueness of this game. We all think it's brilliant.Pros:• Can use for counting and size games, as well as a catching game• Toddler absolutely loves it• Really genius extendable design of the fish• Easy to catch fish due to the "claw hook" rod, so it isn't too hardCons:• NoneBrand===========Great, trustworthy brand with a huge variety of toys and a known presence in the UK. Every product I've had from them has been well-made and had a solid, educational aspect to it.The pieces===========It comes with 9 extendable fishies (2 small, 3 medium, 2 large and 2 x-large), 1 purple fishing rod (with a hinge so it rotates), and 1 measuring tape ruler.The fish are such a cool design. They basically extend in pieces and the smaller ones have less, and the bigger ones have more. They move like fish too if you wiggle them, the tails "swish" and the tail fin moves side to side. The eyes aren't stickers which mean they won't wear, and generally they're super cute and vibrant.The rod is very thin but made of strong plastic, with the hanging bit made of sort of serrated textured plastic so it's more bendy when you have a fish hooked. It's durable though and so far has coped with being swung around with a fish attached to it.The tape measure is made of a plasticy material, so isn't paper and isn't rippable. All of it so far has dealt with the wrath of a toddler.The game===========Well, you can play the game in a few ways. You can play 2 player (use 8 fish so there's no extras) or 3 player (use all 9) or they can independentally play.The idea is you take it in turns and you all catch a fish from the play area. Once you've all caught your fish, you measure them and see who got the biggest fish!They advise for younger players that you can line the fish up end to end and identify the sizes of them, and how many fish are there in each size etc.For older players you can actually measure them in inches or centimetres using the tape measure, or one side has pictures of starfish so I can say to my daughter "this one is 3 starfishes long!".You can also time yourself playing and make it competitive.Young players===========As my daughter is very young, she does find the concept of catching them a bit difficult. She has the hand-eye coordination for it and has managed a few times (and you should see her face light up when she manages), but obviously she tends to grab the fish or hold things in ways adults would class as cheating (I'm not bitter) to make things a bit easier/more exciting.The beauty of this game is there's so many ways to play with it. And she knows it's a family game, so we'll always play together and she totally understands which are bigger/smaller too. Plus, it's not messy and takes up barely any room in it's' box.Verdict===========I read about the game before I wanted to test it with my daughter and I'm so glad I did. It's really been a great game to have and she's loved playing it. We are building a "game" cupboard now, and she often requests the fishy one.Such a simple idea but totally ingenous. Highly recommended for toddlers as a family game and as an educational game.

Fun little game, very easy to play. You stand the fish heads up so their tails are hidden, then take it in turns using the little fishing rod to hook their mouths and pull them up, catching them. Whoever has the longest fish at the end is the winner. Great for younger kids as you can just discuss the size of the fish, or you can make it slightly harder for older kids by using the measuring tape included. Fun to play with the whole family as it's just down to luck what you pick. My little girl (4) really enjoyed playing it, and I liked how there were no fiddly pieces or batteries needed, also that it had an educational aspect to it as well.