Cooperative Games / The Farmers Market Review

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(More customer reviews)We're fans of the Famiy Pastimes cooperative games. This one has easy-to-follow rules with the simple goal of trying to ensure that each shop at the Farmer's Market makes money, or it will close. There is a random element in that there are more action tokens than can be used in each round, so sometimes very tough choices need to be made, and some advance planning may at times be helpful, but can sometimes backfire if you don't draw the token(s) you need.
Quick to learn, quick to play and opens up some very interesting conversations with kids about money, choices made in spending, buying local, etc.
The only issue with these games is that you have to understand that these are produced by a small company so the pieces are maybe not as sturdy as what you may be familiar with. We just make sure the kids are extra-careful, though, and so far we haven't had any issues.
We also love Caves & Claws, and this one is another excellent family game by Family Pastimes.

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We are customers visiting the Farmers Market. Some days we buy things and some days we just look. Sometimes we return stuff, too. It's up to us to decide what to buy or just look at. Each Vendor must sell enough to be able to come back another day. If they don't make some money or even lose money, they will leave. So, the object is to watch out for everyone's welfare. To do this well, we must discuss, plan, & problem-solve together, so everyone will enjoy some success. Lots of decision making for each player! The basic game plays quickly, with an advanced game for older players.
Includes: 12 booths, 50 tokens of looking, buying and returning. © 2007
Designer's note: "I added a random element, so each game will be different as well as exciting right to the last move." - Jim
Play as friends, not as enemies! Our games foster the spirit of co-operation. Players help each other climb a mountain, make a community, bring in the harvest, complete a space exploration... They are never against each other.

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