{"id":41929,"date":"2017-01-05T15:30:29","date_gmt":"2017-01-05T21:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fractuslearning.com\/?p=41929"},"modified":"2019-07-14T19:07:14","modified_gmt":"2019-07-15T00:07:14","slug":"top-dinosaur-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fractuslearning.com\/top-dinosaur-games\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Dinosaur Games for Passionate Young Paleontologists"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dinosaur games\u2014there is nothing quite like the lure of Prehistoric creatures to get kids excited about science, and no better way to do it! From the roaring T-Rex to the soaring Pterodactyl, dinosaurs are the pet project of of many young children. You may even know a handful of serious enthusiasts\u2014you know the type: too young to tie their own shoes, but able to name thirty different dino species. With so many books, shows and movies dedicated to dinosaurs, children are more enamored than ever before. Whether your child loves the gentle creatures of The Good Dinosaur<\/em><\/a>, or the terrifying T-Rex in Jurassic Park, there\u2019s a dinosaur board game on the market that they\u2019ll be sure to enjoy. Check out our list below for our top seven picks.<\/p>\n

Interested in Robot Dinosaurs or Dinosaur Toys?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If a robotic dinosaur<\/a> is more your child’s style, you should stop by our other review.\u00a0If old-fashioned plastic dinosaur toys for your kids<\/a> is more your style (and theirs as well), we have a list that will keep you happy.<\/p>\n

Top 7 Dinosaur Games and Activities for Budding Paleontologists Compared<\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0Dino Meal Board Game<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Get ready for a Jurassic rescue with Dino Meal<\/a>. Think Hungry Hungry Hippos in reverse\u2014instead of trying to eat all the eggs up, you\u2019ll be racing to rescue the eggs from being eaten by a moving, 3-D dino model! Simply fill the nest with eggs, then move carefully and quickly to save them one by one before the dino lunges. Picking up each dinosaur egg with the included tweezers encourages fine motor development and perseverance. Kids will love helping to save the baby dinosaurs and the unexpected shock when the moving T-Rex pounces and roars!<\/p>\n

Players:<\/strong> 2\u20134<\/p>\n

Ages:<\/strong> 4+<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Dino-Opoly<\/a><\/h3>\n

<\/a>Dino-Opoly<\/a>\u00a0\u201chas all the fun of a traditional property trading game with some prehistoric twists. The game board features everyone’s favorite dinosaurs from giant-sized herbivores to teeny tiny carnivores.\u201d<\/em> Play pieces are dinosaur themed, and fossils and dinosaur bones take the place of traditional Monopoly houses and hotels. And forget about going to jail\u2014if you make a wrong move, you\u2019ll end up on the \u201cnearly extinct\u201d space! Each property space is replaced by a detailed drawing of a dino and it\u2019s scientific name, so you can have fun while learning more about these prehistoric creatures.<\/p>\n

Players:<\/strong> 2\u20136
\nAges:<\/strong> 8+<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0My First Match It: Dinosaur Friends<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"\"Looking for a basic dinosaur game to instill a love of the prehistoric creature in your littlest loved ones? Look no further than My First Match It: Dinosaur Friends<\/a>. This simple activity includes 15 self-correcting puzzle sets, perfect for toddlers. Help teach them colors and shapes with a dinosaur twist. Help your tots assemble the puzzles while teaching them all about carnivores and herbivores. The Learning Journey<\/a> offers many more puzzles and games, electronic toys and DIY marble maze kits.<\/p>\n

Players:<\/strong> 1+
\nAges:<\/strong> 2+<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Find It: Dinosaurs<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Find It: Dinosaurs<\/a>\u00a0is not only great for learning more about dinosaurs\u2014it’s perfect for promoting focus, patience and fine motor skills, too. The dinosaur game includes a tumbler filled with hidden dinosaurs and related objects, and over forty challenge cards. Pick one, and then twist, shake and spin the tumbler to find what you\u2019re looking for. Once you\u2019ve completed all of the challenge cards, you can come up with more of your own. The game is ideal in a classroom setting, as it\u2019s self-contained and can be played in small groups.<\/p>\n

Players:<\/strong> 1+
\nAges:<\/strong> 3+<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Wreck \u2018N Roar<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Wreck \u2018N Roar<\/a> with a dinosaur! This game brings Jurassic World and Play-Doh together for a quick-paced fight-style game, similar to Rock \u2019em Sock \u2018em Robots. Two players go head-to-head with the large dino replicas to be the first to gobble up their opponent and Play-Doh figurines. This dinosaur game includes two plastic dinosaurs, a play mat, two jars of Play-Doh and shape cutters. It\u2019s great for active children who prefer powerful carnivores over peaceful herbivores.<\/p>\n

Players:<\/strong> 2
\nAges:<\/strong> 5+<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0The Good Dinosaur Roarin\u2019 River Game<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Fans of The Good Dinosaur<\/em> movie will love the Roarin\u2019 River Game<\/a>. You\u2019ll help Spot and Ario find their way back home by building a path to safely traverse the roaring river. Each player takes a turn building a new piece of the path as they go, so the board will look different each time you play. It encourages teamwork, as the goal is to get all of the dinosaurs to safety. This cooperative game doesn\u2019t require any reading, so it\u2019s easy to play, even for younger children. This dynamic dinosaur game will \u201clet players relive fun of the movie all over again!\u201d<\/p>\n

Players:<\/strong> 2\u20134
\nAges:<\/strong> 4+<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Dinosaur Escape Game<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Look out! A volcano is about to erupt in the Dinosaur Escape Game<\/a>! In this cooperative, non-competitive game, players will work together to save the dinosaurs from the lava. Winner of the Oppenheim Gold and NAPPA Gold Awards, Dinosaur Escape game fosters social development skills, strategy building and problem solving. Roll the die to advance, if you land on a fern token, flip it over. Match dinosaur tokens to save the dinos\u2014but be careful not to flip over the T-Rex token! If you help all three dinos escape before the 3D volcano puzzle is completed, then everyone wins!<\/p>\n

Players:<\/strong> 2\u20134
\nAges:<\/strong> 4+<\/p>\n

Have you discovered any T-rex-errific<\/em>\u00a0dinosaur games your your paleontologist loves? Share with us in the comments below, and share the love with other fans.<\/p>\n

Feature image courtesy of Flickr,\u00a0JD Hancock<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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