Description
This heads and tails card game turns a box of bright animal tiles into a round of mix and match. Every animal is split across two tiles, a head and a tail, so the top of a toucan can sit on the legs of a lion or a pelican can end in a crocodile's green tail. The Colourful Creatures design brings an octopus, a crocodile, a tiger, a lion, a kangaroo with her joey, a toucan, a pelican and a lobster, drawn in warm oranges, reds, greens and soft sea blue on cream card. The tiles also carry dots or a written number, so there is a counting game in the same box. Each tile measures 10cm by 7cm, a good size for small hands.
It is a game for the kitchen table, the playroom floor or a rainy afternoon, played alone or with a grown-up joining in. Matching the right head to the right tail is satisfying, but the giggles come from the wrong matches: a pelican with a crocodile's tail, or a toucan perched on a lion's paws. The dots and written numbers give another way to play, laying them side by side to practise counting together. Because the tiles sit flat in their box, the game travels easily to a friend's house or tucks into a holiday bag.
The tiles are made from card and come in a lidded box with a green tray inside, its lid printed with the animals mixed up in their funniest pairings. The box is 20.8cm long, 18.8cm wide and 2.5cm deep, slim enough to slide onto a bookshelf between games. As with any card game, keep it dry and wipe the tiles with a soft dry cloth when needed. Wrapped up, its cheerful box makes a bright present for anyone who loves animals.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Card |
| Length |
20.8cm |
| Width |
18.8cm |
| Height |
2.5cm |
| Weight |
0.2874KG |
Frequently Asked
How do you play the heads and tails game?
Each animal is split across two card tiles, one head and one tail. You can match every head to its own tail, or mix them up into silly new creatures.
Which animals are in the game?
The Colourful Creatures design features an octopus, a crocodile, a tiger, a lion, a kangaroo with her joey, a toucan, a pelican and a lobster.
How big are the tiles and the box?
Each tile measures 10cm by 7cm. The box is 20.8cm long, 18.8cm wide and 2.5cm deep, so it stores neatly on a shelf.
Can the game be used for counting?
Yes, the tiles also carry dots or a written number, so you can pair the dots with the numbers and practise counting together.
What is the game made of and how should I look after it?
The tiles are made from card and stored in a lidded box with a tray. Keep them dry and wipe them gently with a soft dry cloth.