Funny octopuses. Board game for children

A game. "Funny Octopuses"

A completely free author's board game for children, developed by our website. This is not just a fun pastime, the game develops thinking, the ability to generalize and find family ties between things and objects. During the game, you should be attentive to find similar signs and memory to keep all the clues in your head.

All octopuses are not alike. Firstly, they are different colors, secondly, they have different things, thirdly, there are special octopuses with ears and noses. In addition, each octopus has its own name. So, try to figure out where who is?

Players age: 4 years and older.

Play time: 5-10 minutes.

Game components: 15 cards with octopuses differing from each other in a number of characteristics and the presence of additional things. (Ears, noses, bows, hats, fish, color)

We have developed several versions of the rules, so you can play with both toddlers and older children. There are rules for one player, and there are also rules for playing together, for example with mom or with a friend.

RULES OF THE GAME

* A game. Who hid the shell?’’.

The game is very similar to famous game Guess who?''. All cards are laid out on the table, and a shell (drawn on paper) or a coin is hidden under one octopus. The player’s task is to find the mischievous person who hid the object according to the prompts and answers of the presenter.

In this game there are three different options for the difficulty of the task. There are rules for children (from 3.5 years old), and there are also rules for older children (8 years old).

* A game. "Octopus Solitaire"

Try to collect all the cards into one deck with your child. And for them to come together, it is necessary to find similarities between the cards. The more attentive the child is, the faster and easier it will be to play children's solitaire. Laying out cards one at a time in a row, we look for similarities between every second card, and if there is similarity, we move the middle card between them forward, forming a stack.

* A game. "Quartet".

Game for two players. The players' task is to collect four identical (similar) octopuses by exchanging cards. Who is faster

He assembles a quartet, and he wins. Cards are dealt to two participants in the amount of 4 pieces. Taking turns, players exchange one of their cards with the top card in the common deck with the goal of collecting four identical octopuses. Common features may include color, ears, noses, bows, fish or hats.

*A game. "Who Hid"

Any number of players can play. Three cards are laid out on the table, memorized, and one is turned over by the game leader. Whoever quickly remembers which octopus hid, that is, names the name, takes this card for himself. The one who has the most cards at the end of the game will win.

Rules for using materials:

Printing and making the game is only possible for home use.

Game website: www.printplay.ru/veselye-osminozhki/

Illustrated rules A4 format (jpg). Opens in a new window. After enlarging the picture, save the image to your computer.

Download and print the maps.

Cards

Images of cards.

Number of sheets with maps - 2 pcs. Card size 6x9cm.

Cards in the set - 18 (36). For the second version of the game (“Quartet”), we print two sheets of paper twice so that the octopuses turn out to be pairs.

Rules of the game:

Game “Find the coin”

Preparing for the game. Stir 18 cards (one set) and arrange them on the table in three rows of six cards each. Prepare a coin or a small piece of paper with a shell drawn on it. For fun, you can give all the octopuses names and sign them on the cards.

You can start playing!

Progress of the game. Option 1.
The player turns away or closes his eyes, and the leader hides a coin (shell) under one of the cards.
Now the player has to find the octopus, under which there is a coin, asking questions to the presenter and receiving answers to them, only “YES” and “NO”.
Progress of the game. Option 2.
The beginning of the game is the same as in the first version: the leader hides the coin, and the player looks for it. The search process itself is slightly different.
The player takes any octopus from the table and places it next to him. If there is a coin under it, then the player won on the first move; if not, then the host says how this octopus is different from the one they are looking for. The player takes the next card, already focusing on the leader’s hint. If the shell is under the card, then the player wins on the second move; if not, the presenter again tells how this octopus is not similar to the one needed.

Game "Quartet".

Preparing for the game. There are 36 cards in the game (2 sets). The oldest player shuffles the cards and deals four cards each to himself and his opponent. Cards are taken into the players' hands with the pictures facing them, so that the players do not see each other's cards. The remaining cards in the deck are placed side by side on the table, face down. You can start playing!

Progress of the game.
Players look at their cards and try to find similar octopuses there, that is, pictures with the same characteristics. Signs may be the same color of animals or the presence of bows or hats, or maybe you have three eared octopuses or several octopuses with fish on your hands at once.
After studying the cards, the player who did not deal the cards puts an octopus on the table face down, which does not fit into the company and takes their piles new map. The turn passes to the other player, who does the same procedure with a change of card. This happens until one of the players collects 4 identical octopuses, that is, a group of octopuses with the same interests and characteristics.

Making a game with your own hands

• 1. Print 2 times 2 sheets of A4 size on thick paper. It is best to use paper for printing business cards. For the first version of the game you only need 18 cards, that is, you need to print two sheets.
• 2. Select a card back (free) and print it on the other side of the sheets. Cut the sheets using a utility knife using a metal ruler or cutter.

Rules of use:
Printing and making the game is only possible for home use. Copying materials and posting them on Free access(Internet), as well as replication is prohibited.
Author of the game: Vovchenko Ekaterina ( [email protected]). For questions regarding publishing and replication, please contact the author.

“Funny Octopuses” - board game for children to develop logical thinking, memory and attention.

Players age: from 4 years and older.

Game time: 10-15 minutes.

Number of participants: from 1 player

Game components: 18 cards with octopuses differing from each other in a number of characteristics and the presence of additional things.

Find three octopuses in the picture that are similar to each other.

For example, in the picture there are three octopuses holding a fish... More?
How many such triplets are there in the picture?

It is not such an easy task to find similar octopuses. For example, in the picture you can see three triples at once. These are three eared ones, three with fish and three yellow ones.

From the author: Children's game for developing thinking. Ah, these mischievous and cheerful octopuses. They are all the same, but at the same time very different. All of them, yes, differ from each other in some way. Some with a hat, some with a fish, some with a bow, and there are also big-eared and big-nosed ones. And everyone also has their own name. In one game you need to find the octopus who hid the shell, in the other - all the octopuses quarreled and you need to try them on, gathering a group of interests (quartet), the third game you can play independently, playing solitaire, and the fourth with the whole company, guess who of the octopuses hid.

Octopuses are: yellow, green, blue, eared, nosed, with bows, in hats, with fish.

Materials for production:

Thick paper or photo paper and cardboard, printer. Here you can download cards:

Download part1 (65 KB)

Download part 2 (145 KB)

Game options.

Download game rules (838 kV)

“Who hid the shell?”

This version of the game is very similar to the famous game “Guess Who?”. All cards are laid out on the table, and a shell (drawn on paper) or a coin is hidden under one octopus. The player’s task is to find the mischievous person who hid the object according to the prompts and answers of the presenter.

This game has different options for the difficulty of the task. There are rules for children (from 3.5 years old), and there are also rules for older children (8 years old).

Preparing for the game

Shuffle all the cards and place them on the table in three rows of five cards each.
You can start playing!

Progress of the game. Option 1.

The player turns away or closes his eyes, and the leader hides a shell or coin under one of the cards.
Now the player has to find the octopus, under which lies a shell, asking questions to the presenter and receiving answers to them, only “YES” and “NO”.

Game example:

Does this octopus have a hat?
- No.
- He is yellow?
- Yes.
- Does he have fish?
- No.
- Eared?
- Yes.
- This is Lyosha!

Try to find the shell in the least number of questions. The optimal number is 4 questions.
If the player is still small, then unnecessary cards can be removed from the field. That is, first, all the octopuses in hats are removed from the field, then all the octopuses except the yellow ones, then all those holding fish, and at the end, turn over the long-eared octopus Lesha, and under him, to everyone’s joy, find the hidden object.

Progress of the game. Option 2.

The beginning of the game is the same as in the first version: the leader hides the shell, and the player looks for it. The search process itself is slightly different.
The player takes any octopus from the table at random and places it next to him. If there is a shell under it, then the player won on the first move; if not, then the host says how this octopus is different from the one they are looking for. The player takes the next card, already focusing on the leader’s hint. If the shell is under the card, then the player wins on the second move; if not, the presenter again tells how this octopus is not similar to the one needed.

Game example:

The presenter hid the shell under a yellow octopus with a nose and a fish (Petya).
The player takes a green octopus card in a hat (Zhenya).
Host: - No, this is not Zhenya, the octopus who hid the shell does not wear a hat.
The player puts the card towards himself and takes another, a yellow octopus with a nose and a bow.
Host: - No, this is definitely not Zoya, my octopus without a bow.
And so on.

In this version, the presenter also takes part in the game, finding differences between the octopus chosen by the player and his own.

Solitaire with octopuses

Oh, these mischievous and cheerful octopuses! Now try to gather them all into one company. And for them to come together, you need to find similar signs.

Try to collect all the cards into one deck with your child. And for them to come together, it is necessary to find similarities between the cards. The more attentive the child is, the faster and easier it will be to play children's solitaire.

Preparing for the game

Shuffle all the cards and stack them in your left hand.
You can start playing!

Progress of the game

The player takes the top three cards from the deck and places them in a row on the table, face up. Now we determine whether there is any similarity between the third and first cards. If there is similarity (color, noses, ears, fish, bows and hats), then we move the middle card to the first one, and move the third one to the place of the second one. If the octopuses are not similar, then we take out the fourth card and now compare it with the second. This solitaire game is reminiscent of the famous card solitaire for adults, where you need to collect all the cards in one pile.

Game example:

For example, this combination of the first three cards came out. We find how the first and third octopuses are similar, in this case the presence of fish, and transfer the second card to the first.

The fourth card laid out on the table does not have similar characteristics to the second, so we lay out the fifth. It is similar to the third with a hat, therefore we transfer the fourth card to the third in the pile.

Quartet

All the octopuses ran away and quarreled. Try to bring similar octopuses together, because if they have similar interests, it will be easier for them to make friends.

The game is for two players, that is, you can play alone with your mother or with a friend. The players' task is to collect identical (similar) octopuses by exchanging cards. Whoever assembles the quartet the fastest wins.

Preparing for the game

The oldest player shuffles the cards and deals four cards each to himself and his opponent. Cards are taken into the players' hands with the pictures facing them, so that the players do not see each other's cards. The remaining cards in the deck are placed side by side on the table, face down.
You can start playing!

Progress of the game

Players look at their cards and try to find similar octopuses there, that is, pictures with the same details. Details (signs) may include the same color of the animals or the presence of noses, or maybe you have three eared octopuses or several octopuses with fish on your hands at once.
After studying the cards, the player who did not deal the cards puts an octopus on the table, face down, which does not fit into the company and takes a new card from their pile. The turn passes to the other player, who does the same procedure with a change of card. This happens until one of the players collects 4 identical octopuses, that is, a group of octopuses with the same interests and characteristics.

Game example:

For example, one of the players came to such a combination of cards. If you look closely, there are three octopuses in hats, therefore, we change the yellow octopus, in the hope of joining the company of hat lovers.

The game, by its rules, resembles card game poker, where you need to collect a certain combination of cards, only with more colorful pictures and simple rules. However, you need to try to find the same octopuses, because they are all in different poses and different colors, which is very distracting.

Who's hiding?

Any number of players can play. Three cards are laid out on the table, memorized, and one is turned over by the game leader. Whoever quickly remembers which octopus hid, that is, names the name, takes this card for himself. The one who has the most cards at the end of the game will win.

Funny octopuses. Board game for children

Board game for children from 4 years old to develop logical thinking, memory and attention

Game "Octopus"

1. Funny octopuses

Children's board games
Card children's game for two. We collect octopuses based on similar characteristics. Educational game for attentiveness and logical thinking.
Number of participants: 2 players

Players age: 4 years and older.
Play time: 5-10 minutes.
Game components: 15 cards with octopuses differing from each other in a number of characteristics and the presence of additional things.

Rules of the game:

Preparing for the game
The oldest player shuffles the cards and deals four cards each to himself and his opponent. Cards are taken into the players' hands with the pictures facing them, so that the players do not see each other's cards. The remaining cards in the deck are placed side by side on the table, face down.
You can start playing!

Progress of the game.
Players look at their cards and try to find similar octopuses there, that is, pictures with the same details. Details (signs) may include the same color of the animals or the presence of noses, or maybe you have three eared octopuses or several octopuses with fish on your hands at once.
After studying the cards, the player who did not deal the cards puts an octopus on the table, face down, which does not fit into the company and takes a new card from their pile. The turn passes to the other player, who does the same procedure with a change of card. This happens until one of the players collects 4 identical octopuses, that is, a group of octopuses with the same interests and characteristics.
Game example:

For example, one of the players came to such a combination of cards. If you look closely, there are three octopuses in hats, therefore, we change the octopus with a bow, in the hope of joining the company of hat lovers.

The game's rules are reminiscent of the card game poker, where you need to collect a certain combination of cards, only with more colorful pictures and simpler rules. However, you need to try to find the same octopuses, because they are all in different poses and different colors, which is very distracting.

2. Solitaire for kids

Children's board games
Game for one person (logical solitaire). We find similar signs in similar pictures.
Number of participants: 1 player

Rules of the game:

Preparing for the game
Shuffle all the cards and stack them in your left hand.
You can start playing!

Progress of the game.
The player takes the top three cards from the deck and places them in a row on the table, face up. Now we determine whether there is any similarity between the third and first cards. If there is similarity (color, noses, ears, fish, bows and hats), then we move the middle card to the first one, and move the third one to the place of the second one. If the octopuses are not similar, then we take out the fourth card and now compare it with the second. This solitaire game is reminiscent of the famous solitaire card game for adults, where you need to collect all the cards in one pile.

3. Children's board game

Preparing for the game
Shuffle all the cards and place them on the table in three rows of five cards each.
You can start playing!

Progress of the game. Option 1.
The player turns away or closes his eyes, and the leader hides a shell or coin under one of the cards.
Now the player has to find the octopus, under which lies a shell, asking questions to the presenter and receiving answers to them, only “YES” and “NO”.

Game example:
- Does this octopus have a hat?
- No.
- He is yellow?
- Yes.
- Does he have fish?
- No.
- Eared?
- Yes.
- This is Lyosha!

Try to find the shell in the least number of questions. The optimal number is 4 questions.
If the player is still small, then unnecessary cards can be removed from the field. That is, first, all the octopuses in hats are removed from the field, then all the octopuses except the yellow ones, then all those holding fish, and at the end, turn over the long-eared octopus Lesha, and under him, to everyone’s joy, find the hidden object.

Progress of the game. Option 2.
The beginning of the game is the same as in the first version: the leader hides the shell, and the player looks for it. The search process itself is slightly different.
The player takes any octopus from the table at random and places it next to him. If there is a shell under it, then the player won on the first move; if not, then the host says how this octopus is different from the one they are looking for. The player takes the next card, already focusing on the leader’s hint. If the shell is under the card, then the player wins on the second move; if not, the presenter again tells how this octopus is not similar to the one needed.

Game example:
The presenter hid the shell under a yellow octopus with a nose and a fish (Petya).
The player takes a green octopus card in a hat (Zhenya).
Host: - No, this is not Zhenya, the octopus who hid the shell does not wear a hat.
The player puts the card towards himself and takes another, a yellow octopus with a nose and a bow.
Host: - No, this is definitely not Zoya, my octopus without a bow.
And so on.

In this version, the presenter also takes part in the game, finding differences between the octopus chosen by the player and his own.

“Funny Octopuses” is a board game for children aged 4 to 8 years. There is no such game on sale yet, so we suggest making it yourself. Moreover, for fun game All you need to do is print out 15 oval picture cards.

Players age: from 4 years and older.
Game time: 10-15 minutes.
Number of participants: from 1 player
Game components: 15 cards with octopuses differing from each other in a number of characteristics and the presence of additional things.
Vovchenko Ekaterina ( [email protected])
Game website: www.printplay.ru

Find three octopuses in the picture that are similar to each other.

For example, in the picture there are three octopuses holding a fish... More?
How many such triplets are there in the picture?

It is not such an easy task to find similar octopuses. For example, in the picture you can see three triples at once. These are three eared ones, three with fish and three yellow ones.

From the author: Children's game for developing thinking. Ah, these mischievous and cheerful octopuses. They are all the same, but at the same time very different. All of them, yes, differ from each other in some way. Some with a hat, some with a fish, some with a bow, and there are also big-eared and big-nosed ones. And everyone also has their own name. In one game you need to find the octopus who hid the shell, in the other - all the octopuses quarreled and you need to try them on, gathering a group of interests (quartet), the third game you can play independently, playing solitaire, and the fourth with the whole company, guess who of the octopuses hid.

Octopuses are: yellow, green, blue, eared, nosed, with bows, in hats, with fish.

Children's board card game

Rules of the game

• “Who hid the shell?”
  The first version of the game is very similar to the famous game “Guess Who?”. All cards are laid out on the table, and a shell (drawn on paper) or a coin is hidden under one octopus. The player’s task is to find the mischievous person who hid the object according to the prompts and answers of the presenter.

In this game there are three different options for the difficulty of the task. There are rules for children (from 3.5 years old), and there are also rules for older children (8 years old).

• Solitaire with octopuses.
  Try to collect all the cards into one deck with your child. And for them to come together, it is necessary to find similarities between the cards. The more attentive the child is, the faster and easier it will be to play children's solitaire.

• Quartet.
  The game is for two players, that is, you can play alone with your mother or with a friend. The players' task is to collect identical (similar) octopuses by exchanging cards. Whoever assembles the quartet the fastest wins.

• Who's hiding?
  Any number of players can play. Three cards are laid out on the table, memorized, and one is turned over by the game leader. Whoever quickly remembers which octopus hid, that is, names the name, takes this card for himself. The one who has the most cards at the end of the game will win.

Rules for using materials:
Printing and making the game is only possible for home use.
For questions regarding copying, publishing and replication, please contact the author ( [email protected])

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