Pop Up Pirate

Such a cute little game!! My 2 1/2 year old grandson loves it and gets so excited when the pirate pops out! Easy to push in swords! Fun game that small children can play independently!

My 4-year-old grandson just started getting into games, so we were looking for something age-appropriate—and this was a hit! He loves playing with it, and it’s definitely suitable for younger kids. No assembly required out of the box, which is a win. You just separate the swords from the plastic and you’re good to go. This is actually a rerelease of a game I played when I was a kid, and honestly, not much has changed—which is kind of the charm. Same basic setup, same suspenseful pop. It’s nice to see a classic still holding its own with a new generation. Now, I’ll admit: I had a moment trying to figure out how to get the pirate into the barrel. There are no real instructions aside from a note on the box that says “twist the pirate in place.” Turns out, there’s a notch inside the barrel you need to line up with the base of the pirate—then twist to lock him in. Once I figured that out, smooth sailing. When the pirate pops out, it’s not exactly dramatic—don’t expect him to launch across the room. But for a 4-year-old, it’s just the right amount of surprise, and my grandson laughs every time. No batteries required, which is great. One small downside: there’s no built-in storage for the swords, so you’ll either toss them back in the box, find a little container to keep them together or keep them stuck in the barrel but if you go that route the barrel will not fit back in the box. One note for parents—if you're hesitant about the whole “sticking swords in a barrel to stab a pirate” concept, there are other themed versions out there like Bluey or Super Mario that might feel a bit more playful and less pirate-pokey. Same game, just a different vibe. Overall, it’s a simple, engaging toy that’s perfect for young kids. Great value for the fun it brings!

Perfect for kids. Easy set up and instructions. Fun for the whole family

This game is so fun when it works properly. The pirate doesn’t always pop up.

Helps with speech plus it's super fun and easy to play

This is a fun little toy, but the pop-up mechanism does not always work. There have been times when we have put swords in every single slot, and the pirate just remains in the barrel.

My Grandkids LOVE this game! The whole family plays and enjoys it. I give this as a small gift for kid birthdays and it’s always a hit! People remark how much fun they have with it. Priced well.

Easy to use and whole family can play! Very fun!