Rush Hour Junior

Playing the game is really easy; players choose one of the challenge cards and moves all the traffic pieces off the grid. Next, they replace some of the pieces--cars, trucks and buses--to match the drawing on the challenge card, making sure they are all placed in the correct position. Whatever card you choose, your ice cream truck will always be in the same row as the exit on the traffic grid. Your task is to move the other cars, trucks and so on, out of the way so that your ice cream truck can escape.

There's only one rule--you can't take pieces off the traffic grid. Like real cars, you can only move them forwards or backwards. You win your challenge when your ice cream truck can slide out of the exit on the traffic grid. If you get really stuck in a jam, you can start again, or you have a quick peek at the answer on the reverse side of your challenge card.

There are four levels of difficulty:

• One scoop of ice cream for Beginners
• Two scoops of ice cream for Intermediates
• Hot Fudge Sundae means you have reached Advanced Level
• Banana Split means you're an expert

This game is great for long journeys and easy to pack in a travel bag. --Ben King

Also available for older players: Rush Hour and Rush Hour Safari.