This wasn’t exactly what I expected. It said travel (duh). I did see that but I didn’t expect for it to be so little. I really purchased this for my classroom and I couldn’t use it because it was for a 4th grade. They will break this small game up in no time. I really didn’t like the size and the quality of the game. Eventhough it was really more my fault because I didn’t take the time to get the specifications of the game.
Rating: 2 / 5
This product is definitely not as good as the original full size game, but if you need a smaller size version it will fulfill your “trouble” craving!
Rating: 4 / 5
Trouble is a fun game for kids and adults alike. Counting the pieces movement can help younger children with their counting skills. Minor strategy is also useful. Milton Bradley really came up with something special when they introduced “popomatic” a dice roller that wouldn’t let you lose the dice.
This travel version has some nice features but a serious flaw. The size is nice (about 5 inches square). The cover stays firmly attached but comes off easily when done right. The pieces are pegs that fit into holes and each color has an extra peg (a nice feature in a game with small parts). Yes, this is a travel edition so it does have small parts. If your kids can’t handle small parts then you might want to avoid this one.
But the real problem is the popomatic feature in the center of the board. Unlike its larger cousin, this one is very hard to push. Both of my kids need help and they are strong for their ages. My wife and I help them or we provide other dice (which defeats the idea of the popomatic feature.
It is a fun game and the price and size make it desirable but the popomatic feature may cause trouble for many buyers.
Rating: 4 / 5
#1 by W. Copeland on June 25, 2010 - 1:33 pm
This wasn’t exactly what I expected. It said travel (duh). I did see that but I didn’t expect for it to be so little. I really purchased this for my classroom and I couldn’t use it because it was for a 4th grade. They will break this small game up in no time. I really didn’t like the size and the quality of the game. Eventhough it was really more my fault because I didn’t take the time to get the specifications of the game.
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by Beth A. Hood on June 25, 2010 - 2:51 pm
This product is definitely not as good as the original full size game, but if you need a smaller size version it will fulfill your “trouble” craving!
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by Joshua Koppel on June 25, 2010 - 4:13 pm
Trouble is a fun game for kids and adults alike. Counting the pieces movement can help younger children with their counting skills. Minor strategy is also useful. Milton Bradley really came up with something special when they introduced “popomatic” a dice roller that wouldn’t let you lose the dice.
This travel version has some nice features but a serious flaw. The size is nice (about 5 inches square). The cover stays firmly attached but comes off easily when done right. The pieces are pegs that fit into holes and each color has an extra peg (a nice feature in a game with small parts). Yes, this is a travel edition so it does have small parts. If your kids can’t handle small parts then you might want to avoid this one.
But the real problem is the popomatic feature in the center of the board. Unlike its larger cousin, this one is very hard to push. Both of my kids need help and they are strong for their ages. My wife and I help them or we provide other dice (which defeats the idea of the popomatic feature.
It is a fun game and the price and size make it desirable but the popomatic feature may cause trouble for many buyers.
Rating: 4 / 5