The Wicked Uncle Stink Bug Game Age 4-6 Review
DISCLOSURE – THIS ITEM WAS GIFTED TO THE REVIEWER FOR THE PURPOSES OF WRITING THE REVIEW. ALL THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS ARE THE REVIEWER’S OWN.
Reviewed by Michelle
By Cheatwell Games, the Wicked Uncle Stink Bug Game is a fun and quirky card game designed for kids aged 4-6 that combines simple gameplay with a touch of humour. Here’s what to expect and a step-by-step on how to play:-
The Stink Bug game is a well-thought-out mix of chance and strategy, packaged in a bright, kid-friendly design. The game encourages pattern recognition, matching, and turn-taking, making it both fun and subtly educational for young players.
Kid-Friendly Theme
The “stinky” theme of bugs is humorous and appeals to young kids, adding an element of silly fun that holds their attention. The graphics are colourful and appealing, bringing the buggy characters to life in a way that is not at all gross; just funny.
Simple to Learn
The gameplay is straightforward and does not require any reading, so young kids can easily understand it. Adults will appreciate that the rules are easy to explain and that children can start playing after just a quick introduction.
Portable and Quick
The game is small and easy to pack, making it ideal for travel or keeping kids occupied for a short time. Each round is fairly quick, perfect for shorter attention spans.
How to Play
The goal is to collect as few stink bugs as possible by the end of the game.
Setup
Shuffle the deck of Stink Bug cards and deal an equal number of cards to each player. Any remaining cards can be set aside.
Gameplay
Players take turns drawing a card from their own hand and placing it face-up in the centre.
If the card drawn has a stink bug on it, the player has to keep it as a point against them.
Other cards include special characters or “action cards” that allow you to skip a turn, reverse the play order, or give a stink bug to another player.
Winning the Game
Play continues until all players have used up their cards. The player with the fewest stink bugs at the end is the winner!
OVERALL
The Wicked Uncle Stink Bug Game is a charming, easy-to-learn game perfect for family time, playdates, or even as a solo activity. It is age-appropriate, engaging, and provides a good balance of luck and skill for the intended age group. Would make a perfect gift any time of the either, especially Birthdays and with Christmas just around the corner, this will add so much fun to interactive play time.
AGE GROUP
From 4 years to 6 years old
HOW MANY PLAYERS
2 TO 4
CONTENTS
1 x DANILO Harry Potter 2025 A5 Diary
BOX SIZE – INFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE COMPANY’S WEBSITE
Centimetres – 21 x 15 x 7
Inches – 8.27 x 5.91 x 2.76
Millimetres – 210 x 150 x 70
WEIGHT – INFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE COMPANY’S WEBSITE
600g
BATTERIES REQUIRED
No
MATERIAL
Cardboard
GOOD TO KNOW
Take a look at the following link where you can see a video on how to play the game:-
https://youtu.be/lfIw8hUFDLU?si=thI7IYY5DvkN-_gQ
PRICE AND WHERE TO BUY
At the time of typing my review, I found this at an amazing price for just £11.99, excluding delivery, delivery options are as follows-
ROYAL MAIL TRACKED 24
Sent out at 4pm every day – Monday to Friday
Delivery in 1 to 2 days
DPD DELIVERY THURSDAY
For orders before 2PM on Wednesday (NOT AVAILABLE for Channel Islands, N. Ireland, Highlands or Scottish Isles)
£8.95
You can purchase the Wicked Uncle Stink Bug game from the Wicked Uncle website here.
Rating: 5/5
A light hearted game for young kids that captures their imaginations without overwhelming them with complicated rules!