{"product_id":"banana-split-card-game-us-games-systems","title":"Banana Split Card Game by U.S. Games Systems – Family Game for Ages 6+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild the Sweetest Sundae at the Table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the scoop: \u003cstrong\u003eBanana Split Card Game\u003c\/strong\u003e turns an ice-cream shop into a colorful family strategy game. Players collect cherries, whipped cream, chocolate, sprinkles and other Topping cards and use them to complete the delicious desserts shown on their Ice Cream cards. Finish an order, earn points and keep building — because the player with the most points wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery player gets a custom Ice Cream Stand to hide their ingredients from the competition, while Wild cards, Extra Turns and Scoop cards keep each game unpredictable. The included play mat and illustrated instructions make the game easy to learn for children while leaving enough strategy to keep parents, grandparents and older siblings involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanana Split also gives younger players opportunities to practice number recognition, sequencing, simple addition and strategic decision-making while they play. With 132 cards, four player screens, point disks and a custom play mat, everything needed for family game night comes packed into one colorful box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated by Jody Boginski Barbessi and Lynn Araujo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtwork by Jody Boginski Barbessi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor 2–4 players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for ages 6 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 30 minutes per game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e132 cards total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 Ice Cream cards, including 2 Banana Split cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e102-card Toppings Deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e38 Point Disks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 custom Banana Split Play Mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 custom Ice Cream Stands for hiding Topping cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated instructions included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish language edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox approximately 5 × 7 × 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollect Topping cards and match them to the ingredients pictured on the available Ice Cream cards. Complete desserts to score points, while special cards such as Wilds, Extra Turns and Scoop cards create new choices and surprises. Keep your ingredients hidden behind your own Ice Cream Stand and try to complete the most valuable treats. The player with the highest score wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSweet Family Fun with a Little Strategy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated instructions and a custom play mat help younger players follow the game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild colorful desserts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect familiar toppings including cherries, whipped cream, chocolate and sprinkles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep your ingredients secret:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four individual Ice Cream Stands act as player screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial cards keep things moving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild cards, Extra Turns and Scoop cards add variety to each game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLearning through play:\u003c\/strong\u003e The game encourages number recognition, sequencing, addition and strategic choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winner of the Creative Child Preferred Choice Award and an iParenting Media Award.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More Card Games\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more ready-to-play favorites in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/card-games\"\u003eCard Games collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or discover the newest games and decks in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-arrivals\"\u003eNew Arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e. Fans of educational family games may also enjoy the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/authors-card-game-us-games-systems\"\u003eAuthors Card Game by U.S. Games Systems\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many people can play Banana Split?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanana Split is designed for two to four players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat age is Banana Split Card Game for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eU.S. Games Systems recommends Banana Split for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does a game take?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA typical game takes approximately 30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat comes in the Banana Split Card Game?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes 30 Ice Cream cards, a 102-card Toppings Deck, 38 Point Disks, a Banana Split Play Mat, four custom Ice Cream Stands and illustrated instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do you win Banana Split?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers collect toppings to complete Ice Cream cards and earn points. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Banana Split an educational game?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanana Split combines family entertainment with opportunities to practice numbers, sequencing, addition and basic strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho created Banana Split Card Game?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game was created by Jody Boginski Barbessi and Lynn Araujo, with artwork by Jody Boginski Barbessi, and is published by U.S. Games Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is Banana Split Card Game made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanana Split Card Game is made in China.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"U.S. Games Systems Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48761082904766,"sku":"BAS130","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/8443\/1806\/files\/6a22c7ae217a948254dc788390b37f9183ab7276c1b0323a6adf691dc39521e1_84eca580-01e4-489d-93a5-4dbfbde41333.webp?v=1787188841","url":"https:\/\/classicdecks.com\/products\/banana-split-card-game-us-games-systems","provider":"ClassicDecks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}