Daddy Cool (2004)

About this game

Oh no! The polar bear cubs got all splotched up with paint while they were helping the Inuits to paint their Igloos. Needless to say, Daddy Cool isn’t thrilled when he sees his bunch of bear cubs. “What we need, is some soap and water” he says, and sets off with his cubs on the way to the wash tub. The first player to reach the wash tub with his bear cub is the winner. This children's game, nominated for the Kinderspiel des Jahres 2005, involves a brinkmanship mechanic similar to "Can't Stop," and is recommended for Ages 5 and up.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 1.1/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 5 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.