New Disney Princess Magic Wand game, from Jumbo

This is a board game with a difference; firstly, instead of rolling the dice to move around the board, you get to wave a speaking wand (which tells the little players how many steps they have to take).  Secondly, the board is 3D, where entering the pop-up enchanted castle at the end marks the winner.

I think that Jumbo have got it spot on with this game.  I have tried playing other board games with Betty recently, but she quickly becomes bored.  However with this new take on a board game, it kept her interested until the end!

And an added bonus is that you can choose to be either Snow White, Cinderella, Belle or Sleeping Beauty, all popular characters for kids.  Betty, of course, went for Snow White.

It is a game for up to four players and is for aged 4 plus.  It retails at £14.99 and is now available  in Argos, Toys R Us, Tesco, Smyths, Entertainer and Mothercare.

I think that it is a refreshing take on a traditional board game - specially if you have a child that is into all things princesses.