Trouble
$12.99
Trouble at a Glance
| Game Type Roll and Race | Play Time 30 mins | Skill/Complexity (0 - 5) Random Chance |
| Age 5+ | Publisher(s) Hasbro, Winning Moves | Published 1965 |
| Categories Family / Kids / Kids Classic | Players 2 - 4 | Rules Manual Official Rules PDF |
| Our Rating 7/10 | Cost $12.99 |
About – Description
Trouble is an exciting and fun family game that is great for children.
It was first created in 1965 and was designed by Frank Kohner, Paul Kohner and Fred Kroll. It is ideal for up to four players and for players aged 5 and over. It has a playing time of 30 – 45 minutes, making it perfect for those younger players.
Despite this being a relatively simple game to play, it still has an annual World Championship. The championship is based on the UK game name “Frustration” and is held in the Isle of Wight biannually.
Who’s it best suited for?
The simple design and gameplay of trouble make this a game that is ideal for families. It’s a lot of fun for children as young as five, including the way in which the dice are popped with their own dome in the center of the board.
While it is suited better for families, it is a quick game that is fast-paced and intriguing so it is ideal for anyone, although its simplicity is not going to do much for gamers of course.
Skill – Complexity
There is no skill required to play the game as it is a simple case of pop the dice and then move the markers around the board. Players do not require any prior knowledge and that means that the game is easy to enjoy.
Set Up – Playing Rules & Instructions
The set up is quick and easy with each player being given their own color markers or pawns.
To begin the game, players are given the chance to roll their dice using the pop-o-matic before choosing one of the pawns that they wish to move. Starting at the home base, players can then move their pawns into the board to begin moving around based on their pop of the dice.
The idea is for each pawn to make it around the board and to the finish line. If the pawn of another player is bumped, that pawn has to start again from the home base. The winner is determined by the first player to get all of their pawns to the finish line.
Versions – Editions
Throughout the years a number of editions have been released. More notable editions that have been released include Harry Potter, Barbie, Shopkins, Despicable Me, Frozen as well as a travel edition.
Likes & Dislikes
Players love the simplicity and ease of set up of this game. It is identified as being particularly good for children although it does bring families together while introducing the younger kids to tabletop games.
Some players find that it is all too easy and that the game can become frustrating because of the length of time it takes to play.
Final Thoughts
For players who like a game that is quick to play and easy to set up then this is it. Children love the idea of it while it gives families the chance to participate together without having to worry about kids getting frustrated or disinterested, because it’s so simple.
It’s a classic game that has stood the test of time for a reason, which I think is mainly because of its simplicity and popping the dice in the ‘pop-o-matic’.
