Canadian Toy Testing Council *** (Highest Rating)
Go Away Monster! is the game where little kids get rid of
the monsters for good. Players reach into a bag to feel
for puzzle pieces that fit a bedroom game board. Sometimes
players pull out furniture pieces—but sometimes they
wind up with a monster. When that happens, they take charge
and toss it into the center of the circle—some call
it the monster pit—and yell, "Go away monster!" Some
players even throw the monsters right out of the room, and
that's okay.
Being afraid of monsters is a normal part of growing up.
One way that children are able to master this fear is by
participating in narrative play or by playing games like
Go Away Monster! that allow them to take control of the
monsters. Go Away Monster! encourages kids to boss the monsters
around, but it also let's them experience some of the apprehension
and excitement in deciding what is real and what is imaginary.
The game teaches young children shape recognition, cooperation,
competence and boosts self-esteem, and is designed to be
played with parents and friends.
