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Action Games Similar to Mouse Trap

Choosing the right action game for your children can make the difference between the game sitting on a shelf or the game providing many hours of entertainment. Good action games should challenge but not frustrate children. A family game is a plus but children with a little guidance should be able to play the game by themselves.

U-Build Mouse Trap
- A different spin on the traditional Mouse Trap by Hasbro. Players search for the cheese in outer space. Assembly is half the fun of this game.
  
  For two to four players. Age 6 and up.
  
  Approximate retail price for 2010: $19.99
Operation Iron Man 2
- Busted Thrusters and Wrecked Repulsors are just some of the problems that Iron Man needs the players to repair for him in this game by Hasbro. The game requires two AA batteries.
  
  For one or more players. Age 6 and up.
  
  Approximate retail price for 2010: $19.99
Harry Potter Hogwarts
- First have fun building the Harry Potter game by Lego. Enroll in the magical Hogwarts. Hunt for your homework in the castle and journey through secret passages.
  
  For two to four players. Age 7 and up.
  
  Approximate retail price for 2010: $29.99
Minotaurus
- Mighty Minotaur protects a secret temple. First build the Minotaurus game by Lego and then find your way through the labyrinth to become the hero.
  
  For two to four players. Age 7 and up.
  
  Approximate retail price for 2010: $24.99
Screwball Scramble
- Players figure out how things work in this Srewball Scramble game by Tomy. Turn, push and slide knobs to keep the ball moving across a crazy obstacle course. Comes with a wind-up timer. Play against yourself or challenge others.
  
  For one or more players. Age 5 and up.
  
  Approximate retail price for 2010: $19.99
Tayu
- Create water channels across the board to play this Tayu game by Goliath. Block your opponent as you twist and turn in the fast-action game.
  
  For two to four players. Age 7 and up.
  
  Approximate retail price for 2010: $29.99
Buckaroo Toy Story 3
- Assemble Bullseye and load him up with all the gear for Woody's Western adventure in this Buckaroo Toy Story 3 game by Hasbro. Go gently or Bullseye will jump and take off on you.
  
  For two or more players. Age 4 and up.
  
  Approximate retail price for 2010: $19.99
Ratatouille Kitchen Quake
- Race to get all your ingredients into the soup in this Kitchen Quake game by Mattel. Be careful or Chef Skimmer might set everything flying.
  
  For two to four players. Age 5 and up.
  
  Approximate retail price for 2010: $19.99

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