Top 5 LEGO Games 2010

It wasn't until a few months ago that I even became aware of the top 5 LEGO games 2010 - and I am so glad that I have been enlightened!  =)  This is a fun angle on LEGOs, not only for kids, but for entire families.

The general idea of these games is to combine strategy, imagination and some "good ole fashioned" LEGO building.  The different games are unique in terms of their themes/strategies, as well as the different pieces and characters.

What a cool idea!

OK, so from the top 10 LEGO games this year, here are the top 5 picks:

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1. LEGO Game 3841 - Minotaurus

Ages: 7 years and up
Retail Price: Around $25
Merchant Discount: No
Merchant: Sears.com
eBay: Find it on eBay.com

"Minotaurus" is a game that involves avoiding a mythical "minotaur", while making your way to a secret temple. This is definitely the top selling LEGO game this year, and apparently for a good reason! =)

Merchant Info: The mighty Minotaur, a mythical creature, protects a secret temple hidden deep inside a labyrinth. Be the first to lead your heroes to the temple, avoiding the Minotaur and cleverly placing walls to block your opponents. Clear and simple rules make this game great fun for the whole family. Includes 1 buildable LEGO® Dice, 12 LEGO microfigures, 211 LEGO pieces, 1 rule booklet and building instructions.

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2. LEGO Game 3844 - Creationary

Ages: 7 and older
Retail Price: Around $35
Merchant Discount: No
Merchant: Sears
eBay: Find it on eBay.com

"Creationary" is a good name for this game - players most definitely are using their creative skills here.

Merchant Info: Roll the LEGO® Dice to select one of four exciting building categories: Vehicles, buildings, nature or things. With three levels of difficulty you can show off your building skills, while the others guess what you are creating. A great game for family and friends to test your imagination, creativity, building and guessing skills to the max. Includes 1 buildable LEGO Dice, 1 LEGO minifigure, 1 LEGO microfigure, 338 LEGO pieces, 96 cards and rule booklet.

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3. LEGO Game 3837 - Monster 4

Ages: 7 and up
Retail Price: Around $15
Merchant Discount: No
Merchant: Sears
eBay: Find it on eBay.com

Here is a "not so scary" game with a tiny bit of a spooky theme. =)

Merchant Info: Night has fallen in the graveyard and the monsters have come out to play with the skeletons. The first to get four of their monsters in a row wins. But watch out for the big scary spider! A clever and exciting game for 2 to 4 players. Includes 1 buildable LEGO® Dice, 141 LEGO pieces, 1 rule booklet and building instructions.

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4. LEGO Game 3840 - Pirate Code

Ages: 8 and up
Retail Price: Around $20
Merchant Discount: No
Merchant: Sears
eBay: Find it on eBay.com

This is a sort of a "sleuth" game - but with some rather sneaky pirates. =)

Merchant Info: Who can be the most sneaky pirate of them all? Guess the other players secret codes before they discover yours and become the pirate captain. A game of logic and luck, secrets and treasures for 2 to 4 players. Includes 1 buildable LEGO® Dice, 1 LEGO minifigure, 268 LEGO pieces, 1 rule booklet and building instructions.

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5. LEGO Game 3838 - Lava Dragon

Ages: 7 and up
Retail Price: Around $15
Merchant Discount: No
Merchant: Sears
eBay: Find it on eBay.com

Players here have some fun summoning a dragon from the top of a volcano - but look out for the lava!

Merchant Info: Prove you are the bravest knight of all by being the first one to summon the dragon from the top of the volcano. Avoid the lava and block your opponents as you climb to victory. With the unique LEGO® Dice, no two games of Lava Dragon are ever the same. For 2 to 4 players. Includes 1 buildable LEGO Dice, 4 LEGO microfigures, 131 LEGO pieces, rule booklet and 1 building instructions.

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In this particular group of toys/games that I write about, I will say that I definitely recommend the above top 5 LEGO games 2010 more than the rest.

But - there are more to see, in fact there are more than 10 in all. (And - good or bad, none of them are video games.)

If you would like to check out more popular LEGO games this year, here is where to look:

• Top 10 LEGO Games 2010

All for today -

Tonya B.