What is a fun, educational game to get a 5 year old for Christmas comparable to the game Operation?

Question

What is a fun, educational game to get a 5 year old for Christmas comparable to the game Operation?

Answer 1

My 5 year old loves Memory.

They make all sorts of Memory varieties, such as My Little Pony Memory, etc.

Answer 2

get him a Nintendo Ds and the game brain age for it

Answer 3

Don't Wake The Giant

Answer 4

Here is a list of games that make great gifts:

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/B...

My favorite one on that list is Gulo Gulo.   I have two five-year-olds and they love it.  It's not educational, but it's definitely fun.  And it requires good coordination and dexterity with your fingers, just like Operation.

It's also a good choice because it's not boring for adults, like many children's games are.  

Most people have never heard of it, but it's still available.  I doubt you'll find it in a store though -- you'll probably have to order online.

Answer 5

I always liked Chutes and Ladders. It helps them learn to count with the added fun of competitionalong with the climbing and sliding. Candy Land is also a fun kids game as well as Uncle Wiggly. Five year olds aren't really ready for games of strategy.

Answer 6

if he is very patient then teach him chess. but for that age he needs to be VERY PATIENT!!!!!!!!!