Wild Kratts Race Around the World – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Wild Kratts Race Around the World

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Board Game2015

78%

WISE Score

3.1

Board Game Geek

A 'spin and move' animal adventure that’s basically Candy Land with more fur, feathers, and 'Creature Power' suits.

Wild Kratts Race Around the World

Board Game

5+, 2015

78%

WISE Score

3.1

Board Game Geek

A 'spin and move' animal adventure that’s basically Candy Land with more fur, feathers, and 'Creature Power' suits.

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Screenwise Verdict

This isn't a board game masterpiece, but it’s a solid 'fan service' item for the PBS Kids set.

It’s essentially a reskinned version of every classic race-to-the-finish game you played as a kid. The low BGG score comes from hobbyists who hate 'spin and move' mechanics, but for a parent trying to kill 20 minutes before bedtime with a kindergartner, it does the job.

It’s safe, it’s educational, and it gets them off a screen while still engaging with a brand they love. Just don't expect to be playing this once they hit third grade.

Age Fit

Perfect for the 4-to-7 crowd who still thinks the Kratt brothers are the coolest people on earth. Anyone over 8 will likely find the lack of choices during gameplay pretty boring.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

It’s pure PBS Kids energy. The game focuses on animal education and the Kratt brothers' signature brand of 'creature power' enthusiasm. No snark, no mean-spirited competition, just a race to learn about nature.

Imaginative

The 'Creature Power' suits provide a nice thematic hook for kids to pretend they're animals, but the game mechanics are standard 'spin and move' fare that doesn't push much creative boundaries.

Safe

It's a physical board game for preschoolers. The only safety concern is the potential for losing small tokens or the inevitable frustration of a 5-year-old losing a race.

Enriching

The back of the cards include actual animal facts. For the target demographic, it’s a great way to sneak in biology lessons while practicing counting and turn-taking.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

If your kid is obsessed with Chris and Martin Kratt, they will treat these cardboard tokens like gold.
The animal facts on the cards actually offer real educational value beyond just winning the game.
Mechanically simple enough that a 4-year-old can play without needing a 20-minute rules explanation.

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What to Watch For

The BoardGameGeek crowd hates this game because it's 100% luck and 0% strategy. If you want a 'real' game, this isn't it.
The components (spinner, cards) can be a bit flimsy, so keep it away from toddlers who still chew on things.

Conversation Starters

"Which creature power would you actually want to have for a day?"
"Why do you think that animal lives in that specific part of the world?"
"If we were going to make a new card for this game, what animal should we add?"

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