Classic fun for young kids
Don't Break the Ice is a classic game that has easily withstood the test of time. When I was a kid, I remember my game had a more basic frame with detachable legs. This newer model has a much more sturdy base with built-in legs. It is a little difficult to snap the plastic ice blocks into place, so small kids may need adult help setting up the game. Once the blocks are in place, the game goes quickly, but kids will often want to play multiple games.The game is designed to have the bear's block in the center of the board. You can also set it up with the bear in different areas to see how that changes the strategy. Knocking pieces out one by one lets kids experiment to see which blocks are actually needed to hold the bear in place the longest. And there's something that is simply fun about tapping the pieces out and waiting for the whole set-up to collapse.