Some games just feel like childhood; soft colors, gentle themes, and a touch of nostalgia that takes you right back to the cozy storybooks and shows of the 80’s and 90’s. Mr. Postmouse’s Picnic captures all of that perfectly.
In this cooperative family game, players work together to help Mr. Postmouse deliver invitations to his forest friends for a picnic. You’ll plan routes, place path tiles, and talk through each move together to make sure you can deliver the invitations before the game ends.
Why We Love It
Nostalgic Charm: A gentle them and whimsical art style that has the game feeling like something right out of classic children’s television.
Family teamwork: Cooperative play encourages communication and shared problem-solving. It’s perfect for siblings or mixed-age groups to play together.
Strategic thinking for kids: The path-building gameplay develops planning and critical thinking skills in a low-pressure, engaging way.
Grows with your players: The game includes both an easy mode and a more challenging variant for when kids feel confident and are ready for a little extra strategy.
Storytime Connection
One of the sweetest things about Mr. Postmouse’s Picnic is how naturally it extends beyond the game table. The world of Mr. Postmouse began as a charming picture book series and this game brings those same cozy, illustrated scenes to life. After playing, you can snuggle up and read the books together. Kids will love spotting familiar animal friends from the game in the story and vice versa. The game is a wonderful bridge between storytime and playtime, making both experiences feel even more special.
A Top Choice Kid’s Game
We’re proud to give Mr. Postmouse’s Picnic our Top Choice Seal. It’s a delightful pick for kids ages 4-8+ and one of the most charming introductions to modern board games we’ve seen for this age this year. I hope we see many more picturebook inspired games for kids in the future.
Add this charming kids game to your collection.
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