Stoplights (2007)

About this game

Stoplights is a game for 2 or 3 players that is easy to learn, quick to play, and fun for all ages. Players start with 4 cards each and compete to be the first to line up 5 of their color stoplights horizontally or diagonally. On a players turn they may play a card and draw a replacement, cover any card on the table with one from their hand, or draw 2 cards. That's it! It sounds easy, but it is hard to do. Games sometimes last only seconds, but most last several minutes. The strategies are deep, but the game is easy enough a 5 year old can win. As an educational tool, Stoplights is a great way to help young ones count, and group colors. Fans of strategy games will find it a quick, but challenging filler. This game is suitable Ages 4 and up

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 3. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 1.4/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 4 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.