Kotek Psotek

Kotek Psotek Kotek Psotek loves to race with the animals in the garden. He’s very fast, but his friends can outsmart him. Help the bird, the squirrel, and the mouse reach their hideout in the tree. The goal of the game is to guide the animals to the hideout before the kitten catches up to them. The kitten is very fast, so players will have to outsmart him by using shortcuts on the board and cat treats. There is no competition between players in this game because everyone shares a common goal. Parents will have fun helping their children, and kids will learn logical thinking, cooperation, and how to manage their emotions. “Kotek Psotek” features simple rules, eye-catching components, and unique gameplay that will appeal to both children and parents. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jim Deacove has been promoting cooperative games and activities for over 40 years. He believes that people should cooperate, solve problems together, and enjoy each other’s company rather than constantly competing. To date, Jim Deacove has published over 100 cooperative games. “Kotek Psotek” is one of his most famous games. Reviews: “Kotek Psotek” is, in my opinion, a very good tool—not only for play but also for therapeutic purposes in various settings: at home, in preschools, and in early elementary classrooms. It requires constant dialogue and mutual assistance. I’m sure children will love this game just as much as the ones I’ve played it with. Agnieszka Weideman ZnadPlanszy.pl The simple rules and the cooperative nature of the game actually make it possible to play with young children. At the same time, the game is by no means trivial and was enjoyed by both our 6-year-old and us, the adult parents. Marcin Niebudek DzieciPrzyPlanszy.pl This game has several advantages. First and foremost, it requires genuine discussion about strategy. It is interesting not only for children but also for the adults who participate in or supervise the game. Bogna Białecka, psychologist and president of the Foundation for Health Education and Psychotherapy Number of players: 1–8 players Age of players: 3–103 Game duration: 20 min Author: Jim Deacove Illustrations: Zofia Burkowska “The Family Wins” is a series of cooperative games aimed at young children (ages 3 and up) and their parents. In cooperative games, parents and children work together to achieve the goals set by the game. They share emotions, challenges, and experiences. Parents constantly help their children understand the rules and the flow of the game. They don’t have to let their children win on purpose, as is often the case in other games. There is no competition between players. Games from the “The Family Wins” series help young children become comfortable with playing, following rules, and experiencing the emotions associated with success and failure. Every game is a real blast for kids and parents alike, regardless of the final score. COOPERATIVE board games: The family plays together, not against each other! Children practice logical thinking and learn to manage their emotions. One for all, all for one! The essence of cooperative games is that we work together as a team—and while we can still lose, it affects everyone equally—or we all win together. These types of games will help us introduce children to the world of board games—especially those who have a hard time accepting losing on their own. Cooperation is key! In a team game, there’s no competition; instead, players discuss the situation on the board and decide together what to do. This way, parents enjoy helping out, and children learn logical thinking, cooperation, and how to manage their emotions. Children feel much safer as part of a team. The game itself becomes the opponent, not the other players. Sometimes it’s worth sitting down at the board simply to tackle a challenge together—and these challenges will vary and won’t be easy, even for a whole team of daredevils.