The idea behind Scaredy Cat by Orchard Toys is simple. You take it in turns to collect bird cards. If you get a cat card you have to put all your cards back. As the game goes on you slowly build a Scarecrow. Whoever has the most birds when the scarecrow is complete wins. Simple.

Both children have enjoyed playing this game. We keep it under the coffee table to whip out at a moments notice, should we need it. It takes little or no setting up but provides endless fun.

Scaredy Cat has definitely encouraged the 4 year old with his counting ... and his competitive streak.

This is a great game that all the family enjoy playing. I played it with my sons and now with my grandchildren!!