
If not, go watch that right now, and come back. If you’ve got older kids at home, there’s a good chance you already know about the excellent animated series called Dragon Prince, currently streaming on Netflix. No one should pretend that Bug Hunt is a complex or strategic game, but it does have a unique mechanic that I haven’t seen before, and kids I’ve played with enjoy the surprise of reaching in and trying to grab the right piece. Plus, there are little white bugs that “bite.” If you manage to pick up three of those, you’re out. If you accidentally catch your opponents’ bugs, you’re just helping them win faster. Afterward, you can’t see the bugs as you reach through a blind shield and try to pull out the correct options by feel. Players peek inside the “shrub” where they’re hiding, and try to memorize where their colored bugs are lying. Players each have a color of bug that they’re trying to collect, and each bug has its own unique shaped piece. While it’s not likely to keep older players entertained for too long, it’s just the ticket if you have a busy group of younger kids looking for something new. This simple memory and sensory game is a lovely change of pace from the norm.
