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I bought this thinking it would be a “once in a while” game. Nope. Our 3-year-old is OBSESSED. The suspense of that one cube finally falling is basically toddler adrenaline. It takes like 30 seconds to set up, no batteries, no loud beeping, just pure penguin-panic joy.
The best part? It’s actually fun for adults too (even though I pretend I’m “letting them win”). Great rainy day game, great grandparent game, great “coffee break before someone asks for a snack” game.
If you have a kid who loves to hammer stuff and yell “UH OH!”… just get it.
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Don't Break the Ice
In the Don’t Break the Ice game, players need to help Phillip the Penguin chop some ice blocks so he can make a new igloo. Brrrrr, that water’s cold, even for him!
This game for preschoolers and kids ages 3 and up is filled with suspense as players take turns tapping out the blocks of ice. But watch out! If a player breaks the ice and Phillip falls through, they’re out! Reset the blocks to start a new round with the remaining players. The last player left who hasn’t made Phillip fall through the ice is the winner.
Keep Phillip from Falling
Tap out ice blocks one by one, but Don't Break the Ice! The object of this classic game is to keep Phillip the Penguin on top of the ice, but as the game goes on, the ice blocks start falling. One wrong block, and he'll go ker-plop! The player who can keep Phillip from falling, wins!
Take Turns Challenging Friends and Family
Host a game night and challenge your friends and family in Don't Break the Ice! If one player removes a block without Phillip the Penguin falling through, they stay in the game, and it’s the next player’s turn.
Indoor Games for Kids
Get everyone together for family game night with the Don't Break the Ice game. Players will be on the edge of their seats just waiting for the moment that the penguin falls through!
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Customers find this board game to be a classic that takes them back to their childhood, with kids enjoying it as a fun family night activity. Moreover, the game is suitable for young children, particularly kindergarten age, and customers consider it worth the price. However, assembly experiences are mixed - while some find it very simple to put together and use, others report it being a real pain to set up. Additionally, durability receives mixed feedback, with some finding it sturdy enough to last long while others note the pieces aren't as sturdy as expected.
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446 customers mention gameplay, 431 positive, 15 negative
This is such a fun game. My four year old loves it. I wish they had some extra cubes in case one got lost. It’s a fun and easy game.Read more
...We use gameschool in our daily lives and this one is fun and entertaining for the younger kiddos to feel like they’re participating as well.Read more
I played this game as a kid. It was so much fun and still is..... except for the standing penguin - we tried everything and it was a struggle to...Read more
...The pieces are still tough to get in but we knew that going into it. Lots of fun and laughter and easy to assemble for a good hour of fun.Read more
271 customers mention game quality, 259 positive, 12 negative
...each time as my kiddos watch impatiently excited to play again 😂 great game, great concept, and I understand the squeezing of the blocks is what...Read more
Good game but it isn't easy to put the cubes all together to form the "ice". Not as good of quality as years ago....Read more
Love this game! My 5 and 6 year old kids love to play. Very easy to set up and durable. Lots of funRead more
...So much fun and easy to learn for a 4 year old. Great quality and value for the money. I recommend getting a ziplock bag to prevent missing pieces.Read more
235 customers mention suitability for kids, 228 positive, 7 negative
...It's also a lot of fun. It's easy peasy to set up. Kids love it. The noise can be diminished by setting it up on a cloth or place mat.Read more
Great game for kids! You hit the ice cubes and try to keep the penguin from falling to the ground!Read more
Very easy to set up and play. Kids love this game and if you have some older kids they can reset the ice between games....Read more
Great family game for our kids ages 3 to 8 and parents! It was easy to learn and each game actually lasts a few minutes.Read more
81 customers mention ease of play, 75 positive, 6 negative
...year old granddaughter, I play with this game also with her, it is easy to play, she loves it, and its made very strong. I recommend this game.Read more
This is a great game, easy to learn, and very easy to set up. Would definitely recommend for families with young children.Read more
...My daughter loves it and we play it all of the time. It is something easy and fun for just about any age!Read more
...I wish they had some extra cubes in case one got lost. It’s a fun and easy game.Read more
75 customers mention value for money, 68 positive, 7 negative
My son has been asking for this! Great price and just in time for ChristmasRead more
Fun for all ages. Great value. The plastic hammers are not very sturdyRead more
...I recommend friends to buy it for kids. It good price.Read more
...The kids just love playing this game. It's definitely worth the price. Enjoy!!Read more
63 customers mention classic, 62 positive, 1 negative
Classic game!! Ages 1 and 2 absolutely loved the game. Easy to assemble no missing pieces and great value for the moneyRead more
A great and nostalgic game . Great for kids/ childhood memories . But my older friends like it too .Read more
it is an oldie but goodie, inexpensive game, my ten year old thinks he can outwit me.Read more
The quality of this game is less than a zero. The game is a classic....I used to play it as a child so I was so looking forward to my grandchildren...Read more
144 customers mention assembly, 100 positive, 44 negative
Not quite like the one from 20 years ago, but my grandson loves it. Easy to set up (3 year old can do it after being shown how). Play over and over.Read more
...Easy to put together only downside is that the penguin falls off super easy, with even little taps.Read more
...2. The legs come off the table too easily and can be frustrating to set up, since they don’t click into place....Read more
...Why we love it: Easy to understand: My 7 year-old was up and running in minutes—tap out an ice block, don’t let the penguin fall, and you...Read more
98 customers mention durability, 49 positive, 49 negative
...The game is very sturdy and plays exactly the same. They've added texture to the ice to make it more interesting....Read more
Broken, in a taped up box 😡 It doesn’t look new at all.Read more
Great game that is fun to play. This updated version is durable and hammers are strong....Read more
...durable than expected as so many legacy toys have become so cheap and flimsy they’re not even fun. Good priceRead more
Our 3-year-old can’t stop playing
I bought this thinking it would be a “once in a while” game. Nope. Our 3-year-old is OBSESSED. The suspense of that one cube finally falling is basically toddler adrenaline. It takes like 30 seconds to set up, no batteries, no loud beeping, just pure penguin-panic joy. The best part? It’s actually fun for adults too (even though I pretend I’m “letting them win”). Great rainy day game, great grandparent game, great “coffee break before someone asks for a snack” game. If you have a kid who loves to hammer stuff and yell “UH OH!”… just get it.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2025Style: Classic VersionVerified Purchase
I bought this thinking it would be a “once in a while” game. Nope. Our 3-year-old is OBSESSED. The suspense of that one cube finally falling is basically toddler adrenaline. It takes like 30 seconds to set up, no batteries, no loud beeping, just pure penguin-panic joy.
The best part? It’s actually fun for adults too (even though I pretend I’m “letting them win”). Great rainy day game, great grandparent game, great “coffee break before someone asks for a snack” game.
If you have a kid who loves to hammer stuff and yell “UH OH!”… just get it.
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- Carol NeylonReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2026
Don’t break the ice
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Maria Rosa Pico EimilReviewed in Spain on January 26, 2026
Que divierta!!!.
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Betoul KAReviewed in Germany on February 12, 2026
Macht viel Spaß.
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Buy it
Style: Classic VersionVerified Purchase - Kunal T.Reviewed in India on December 10, 2025
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