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#7 in Best Kids Board Games

Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players

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★★★★★4.7(39,940)

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80/ 100

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players

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The consensus

What reviewers found

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Across the reviewers we read, Trouble is the value pick for the 5-and-up crowd, anchored by its tactile Pop-O-Matic die. High-trust r/boardgames and r/Preschoolers threads call it simple and fast, with one parent noting it lets them 'play it exactly as much as my kid had appetite' and another saying their almost-3-year-old handles setup and turn-taking well. Walmart's verified reviewers specifically praise the low price point.

What reviewers liked

  • Under $10 with a 4.8 average across 39k+ reviews
  • High-trust r/boardgames and r/Preschoolers parents report it works well for young kids
  • The Pop-O-Matic die is repeatedly cited as a fun, contained mechanic kids love
  • Fast, simple, and easy to start and stop

Where it falls short

  • Gameplay is luck-driven with minimal strategy, as community threads acknowledge
  • Caps at 4 players
  • Some reviewers feel it's only worth its low price, not a penny more
  • The catch-up/bump mechanic can frustrate younger players near the finish

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Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Across the reviewers we read, Trouble is the value pick for the 5-and-up crowd, anchored by its tactile Pop-O-Matic die. High-trust r/boardgames and r/Preschoolers threads call it simple and fast, with one parent noting it lets them 'play it exactly as much as my kid had appetite' and another saying their almost-3-year-old handles setup and turn-taking well. Walmart's verified reviewers specifically praise the low price point.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Fun Family Game For Kids
Remember playing the original Trouble board game as a kid? Introduce a new generation to classic Trouble gameplay with this Trouble game for kids
Easy To Learn And Set Up
The Trouble game is easy to play and quick set up. The object of the game is simple: the first player to get all of their game pieces around the board wins
Power Up Spaces
The game instructions include options for classic Trouble gameplay or a version with Power Up Spaces for a more challenging game
Pop-O-Matic Bubble
In this beloved children's board game, players press and pop the plastic bubble to roll the die. The iconic Pop-o-Matic die roller is fun to press, and it keeps the die from getting lost
Board Games For Family
Adults and kids can play this family board game together. It's a fun indoor game for playdates and a great choice for Family Game Night
Great Gifts For Girls And Boys
Classic board games make entertaining family gifts for kids ages 5 and up
Ditch the TV and re-ignite family night with the get-together amusement of a Hasbro game
Party it up and surprise guests at your next event with laugh-out-loud games from Hasbro Gaming

What customers say

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This game is simple and fast so we were able to play it exactly as much as my kid had appetite. One strategy to increase that appetite was to ...
Trustedvia r/boardgames
The BEST game. My kids love it and my almost-3-year is shockingly good at set-up, taking turns, etc. I take boardgames out from ...
Supportingvia r/Preschoolers

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