Can You See What I See? Bingo Link by Gamewright – Review

We have been playing this game for a while on Family Game Night and I really want to make sure I let the world aware of how fun this game really is.  As you can tell from the description below the game has you calling out a picture on your board and trying to match two of the same edge colors with a line of covered pictures.  The strategy is that you want to make sure you pick pictures that allow you to win before your opponent does.

What I loved about this gave is that even though Gamewright lists an age range of 6 and up your younger player can still play, they just will not get the full concept of the strategy of blocking other players.  It is real fun that way as well because my 4 year old will pick pictures that he links while trying to get across the board to the same color lending a bit of randomness for the other players.  When playing with just my 6 year old things get interesting as he is able to beat me a fair amount of the time, which is a nice confidence builder as well.  Based on past review you know that I am a big fan of games that eliminate the randomness factor to be able to win and Bingo Link is all about strategy without being frustrating.  The two boys have had this game as their favorite for a while now and every time I have asked the question, “Hey who wants to play Bingo Link?”, I have yet to hear anything besides, “Yes!”

The game pieces and bingo boards for Bingo Link are top notch as you would expect from Gamewright with heavy cardboard and clear plastic bingo pieces that are easy for little hands to use.  The only thing I would have liked to have seen is a different type of box.  Yes I know I am being a bit picky but the the current box opens like a pizza box where I prefer the boxes with a top and bottom.  It just makes it easier to keep in good condition if you are letting the children open the game.  If this is the worst thing I have to say about the game I will consider this a must buy for the children.  So go out and pick it up for your children just watch the plastic pieces if you have a baby in the house like we do.

Ages 6 and up

2 to 4 players

Playing time: 15 minutes

No reading required

Awards
Dr. Toy’s Best Vacation Products
Tillywig Top Fun Award
Parents’ Choice Gold

How To Play
Can you see a trumpet? How about a rabbit that’s pink? Now mark a path between them in this clever game of links! Take turns calling out objects and marking off the spaces. Every board has the same pictures but found in different places. You don’t want to help another player win, so be careful what you name. Be the first to link two sides together and Bingo! – You’ve won the game!

About This Game
We love games with simple rules that offer infinitely engaging play. Such is the case with Bingo Link. From the moment we first played, we knew it not only had the makings of a great Gamewright game, but also that it was the perfect complement to Walter Wick’s amazing Can You See What I See? book series. The combination of four uniquely shaped game boards with 61 objects from Walter’s visually dazzling collection makes this a game that’s not only a treat for the eyes, but also an endlessly repeatable challenge for players of all ages!

Reinforces
Spatial Relations
Fine Motor Skills
Visual Discrimination

Note: Can You See What I See? Bingo Link provided by Gamewright for review