Prehistoric Land Kids' Dinosaur Dominoes

These kids' dinosaur dominoes swap the usual dots for illustrated dinosaurs, so every match is made by spotting the same creature rather than counting spots. Each tile is made from card and split into two halves. Each half has a dinosaur drawn on a soft coloured panel of yellow, sky blue, lilac or green, with its name printed in bold capitals beside it. The cast includes the Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Diplodocus, Ankylosaurus, Corythosaurus and Pterodactyl, drawn in an old natural history style. The backs carry a cream fossil print, and the whole game packs into an illustrated Prehistoric Land box 17.5cm square and 4cm deep.

We think they suit a quiet afternoon at the kitchen table or a rainy weekend. Play is simple: the tiles are shared out, then players take turns laying one so that a dinosaur meets its match at an open end of the line, and the chain winds across the table until nobody can go. Because the pictures do the work, even players who are not reading yet can follow along, while the printed names help everyone learn each dinosaur as they play. Grown-ups can join in too, which makes it a good one to keep in the family games cupboard.

The card tiles are light and flat, and the boxed set weighs 355g, so it slips easily into a bag for a trip to a friend's house. The rules are printed inside the base of the box in several languages, so a new player can pick up the game in minutes. Card is happiest kept dry, so wipe the tiles gently with a soft dry cloth if they need it, and stack them back in the box after each game so none go astray. Wrapped up, these dinosaur dominoes make a cheerful present, and the illustrated box looks good enough to leave out on a shelf.

Which dinosaurs are on the dominoes?

The tiles show the Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Diplodocus, Ankylosaurus, Corythosaurus and Pterodactyl, each with its name printed in capitals beside the picture.

What are the dominoes made of?

Each domino is made from card, with an illustrated dinosaur on each half and a cream fossil print on the back.

How big is the box?

The box is 17.5cm square and 4cm deep, and the boxed set weighs 355g, so it tucks easily onto a shelf or into a bag.

How do you play dinosaur dominoes?

Players take turns laying a tile so that a dinosaur matches the one at an open end of the chain, and play continues until nobody can match a dinosaur.

Do players need to read to join in?

No, matches are made by spotting the same dinosaur picture, so players can join in without reading the printed names.

How should I look after the card tiles?

Keep the tiles dry, wipe them gently with a soft dry cloth when needed, and store them back in their box after each game.