Question 1

How does this differ from my first orchard game? (other than size, quantity of fruit, and individual baskets.)

Accepted Answer

The rules and length of the game are adjusted to suit toddlers and the game material is especially designed for a small childs' hand. The beautiful and handy wooden pieces are also very suitable for free play and fostering better motor skills. In the original large version, there are more fruit pieces to collect and also a large raven puzzle in the middle. Once the large puzzle is completed, the raven wins. The aim is to collect all the fruit before the raven puzzle is completed. Everyone works together to accomplish this. The MVFG version is similar, but instead of putting together the raven puzzle, if a raven is rolled you move him down the provided path tiles. If you search on youtube there are a number of review videos of both version to give you a better idea.

Question 2

Will a child always win this game? I’m trying to teach a 3 year old to lose graciously so hope they lose as often as win.

Accepted Answer

Everyone who plays is on the same team, playing against the Raven (a fictitious character basically representing the game/gameboard itself). We played this game a lot when my kids were young. We won more often than we lost, but we definitely lost sometimes.  Because we lost as a team, it was perhaps a loss that was easier for the children to take.  This was our favorite game when our kids were young.

Question 3

Wandering how i could get replacement baskets??

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, you will have to use a substitute for the baskets provided.

Question 4

Is the gameboard reasonably durable? Is it a thick cardboard?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's reasonably durable. It's not necessarily better quality than the average board, but it's definitely comparable. The board folds into quarters; when closed it fits inside a large ziplock freezer bag. All four quarters of mine are still attached, and that's not common for my little ones, especially for a game they love so much!

ASIN	B000ELORPY
Age Range Description	Kid
Are Batteries Required	No
Best Sellers Rank	#126,335 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #3,117 in Board Games (Toys & Games)
Brand Name	HABA
CPSIA Cautionary Statement	Choking Hazard - Small Parts
Color	Blue, Green, Multicolor, Yellow
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 4,113 Reviews
Edition	English Language
Educational Objective	Develop and improve social skills, cognitive skills, and teamwork
Game Mechanics	cooperative, modular board, puzzle
Genre	Cooperative, Family
Global Trade Identification Number	04010168031033, 04010168031774
Included Components	Dice
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Is Assembly Required	No
Item Dimensions	14.69 x 10.87 x 2.48 inches
Item Weight	2 Pounds
Manufacturer	HABA
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	36.00
Manufacturer Part Number	3103
Material Type	Wood
Minimum Age Recomendation	36
Model Number	3103
Number of Items	1
Number of Players	1-8 Players
Operation Mode	Manual
Set Name	First Orchard
Size	10.8" x 14.7" x 2.5"
Subject Character	Raven
Theme	Games
UPC	793631347230
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Orchard Game - A Classic Cooperative Introduction to Board Games for Ages 3 and Up (Made in Germany)

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