There are two extra queens of each color to help you deal with pawns that have evolved. The magnets are strong enough to hold the pieces in place during play.

The board is actual wood - i think a thin laminate, but still better than plastic. Each piece has a place in the foam insert to keep them from rattling around.

The checkers pieces don't fit well inside and can cause a bump when using the board. Very cheaply made and glued together for the price.

This is a good game for getting kids into cooking, but there are some flaws with the recipes and execution of dishes. We take one set of recipes, which turn out great by the way, and team up doing all the skills and challenges. The kit comes with ever...  Read More