Hisss: A Domino-Style Tile Game

Hisss is a clever domino-style game that works well for young children. Players build snakes in turns by drawing tiles from a deck and matching their colors with ones already placed; tiles could also be passed out with draw and discard piles for a competitive version of the game for older children.

Z really enjoys this game. The possibilities for varying snake lengths and the high number of concurrent "unfinished" snakes makes the game one that offers visual complexity with a simple logic governing it. This is a key to many of the best games for young children.

The game's fifty tiles are heavy, durable card stock with bright printed colors and nice detail.

The game is rated for ages four and up, but at three and a half Z found it a great match. [$10, Amazon.com]