Block Ness

Ages: 3 and up. Players: 2 to 4. Play Time: 15 minutes or more. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years old. The Block Ness monsters are emerging from the water, but it seems the lake is too small for all of them! In Block Ness, players take turns picking a monster segment from their reserve and using it to lengthen their creature on the Loch game board. Each new segment must be placed next to the monster's head or tail, and the head or tail piece moves to the far side of the newly - placed piece. You can cross other monsters' paths on the board only if you can go above them. Once all players are blocked or everyone has placed all their segments (the game board size changes according to the number of players), the player with the fewest segments left in their reserve wins. In case of a tie, the tied player whose monster head has the highest elevation is the winner.

How to play: First, make sure all players are aged 3 or above as this game has small parts that can be a choking hazard for younger kids. Set up the Loch game board, and each player gets a reserve of monster segments. Players take turns. When it's your turn, pick a segment from your reserve and place it next to your monster's head or tail on the board. Remember, after placing a segment, move the head or tail piece to the far side of the newly - placed one. You can cross other monsters' paths only if you can go above them. Keep playing until all players are blocked or everyone has used all their segments. The game board size will change based on how many players there are. Winning: The player with the fewest segments left in their reserve at the end wins. If there's a tie, the player whose monster head has the highest elevation takes the victory. Maintenance: Keep the small parts in a safe container when not in use to avoid losing them. Wipe the game board with a dry cloth if it gets dirty.