Woopie Angry Pirate Shark is a fun, tense family game: grab the gold coins from around the shark before it suddenly jumps.

This pirate shark arcade game is for 2 to 4 players. The shark in its pirate hat sits on a base shaped like sea waves, with gold coins all around it. Each player spins the dial, which shows how many coins to take – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or even 8. The coins have to be pulled out very carefully, because at any moment the spring-loaded shark can leap forward and “attack”. Sound effects make every turn even more exciting. The game runs on 3 AA (1.5 V) batteries, not included.

What your child develops

• Reaction speed. When the shark jumps, hands pull back fast.
• Self-control. Coins have to be taken calmly and precisely.
• Observation. Your child watches the shark and waits for the right moment.
• Fair play. The game teaches following rules and losing with a smile.

How to play

Lay the coins around the shark and decide who goes first. Players take turns spinning the dial and taking that many coins. If the shark jumps, the coins in your hand go back.

Whoever has collected the most gold coins at the end wins.

A great gift

The pirate shark is a fun gift for children aged 4 and up and a great family game-night pick.

What's in the box

• 1 large shark figure with spring mechanism
• 1 sea-wave base
• 1 pirate hat for the shark
• Set of gold coins
• 1 spinner with pointer

Requires 3 AA batteries, not included.

Find more skill games in our skill and arcade games collection, or more ideas for this age in toys for 3–5 year olds.