Djeco Little Market Shopping Game for Kids Ages 4+ - Fun Educational Board Game for Preschool Learning & Family Game Night

Djeco Games - Little Market DJ08533

• 1 board, 4 shopping lists, 32 silver tokens, 24 bag tiles, 26 action cards, 4 game pieces and 1 wooden die.
• Game rules in 10 languages.
• Made of FSC® certified paper and cardboard.
• Width pack : 21.6 cm, Height pack : 21.5 cm, Depth pack : 5.9 cm

A fun, family-friendly game that’s designed for younger players, typically ages 4 and up. It’s a simple, engaging game that revolves around buying and selling goods at a little market, helping kids learn about trading and counting in an interactive way. Here's a quick guide on how to play:

Objective:

The goal of the game is to collect a set of matching goods (fruits, vegetables, etc.) and complete your shopping list by trading and exchanging cards with other players.

Setup:

1. Place the game board: Lay out the colourful market board in the centre of the playing area. The board typically features several market stalls where players can "buy" goods.

2. Deal cards: Each player gets a few cards representing the various goods (fruits, vegetables, etc.) that they can buy and sell at the market.

3. Shopping List: Each player gets a shopping list card that shows the goods they need to collect. The lists are usually made up of various items the player needs to gather to win.

How to Play:

1. Turn Order: The game proceeds in turns. On each turn, a player will:

   • Draw a card: Draw one card from the market deck and add it to their collection.

   • Trade with others: Players can then trade cards with other players, aiming to gather the right items for their shopping list.

   • Buy goods: Depending on the rules of the game (which may vary slightly), players can buy goods from the stalls on the board by paying with cards from their hand. The price for each item is usually marked on the market board.

2. Completing Your List: If a player collects all the items on their shopping list, they win the game!

Winning the Game:

The first player to complete their shopping list with the correct goods is the winner!

Additional Tips:

• Pay attention to other players' progress and try to trade wisely.

• Some variations of the game may introduce additional rules or goals, like buying specific items first or having limited resources each round.

The game is designed to be quick and fun while also teaching basic concepts like matching, counting, and trade. Enjoy playing!