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Here in Western North Carolina where we live, apple picking at a local family farm is a eagerly anticipated fall tradition. This cooperative game offers a simulation of this cherished activity and is a good reminder of the importance of supporting such small family farms.

Aunty Ruth sends us into her Orchards to gather Apples, fill the boxes and bring them to her little Store by the Highway, where lots of people stop by.

There are 4 different Apples to pick. Aunty Ruth wants some to sell for Eating, some for making Cider & Juice, some for Baking and some for Sauces. Each player spins to see from which Orchard to pick apples. But watch out for the wormy ones or those chewed up by deer!

When everyone has had a turn at the spinner, we help to fill as many of the different boxes as we can with the apples we picked, and count up how many different boxed collections we managed to finish. Then Aunty Ruth pays our Crew for the work done. Thus, our math skills of adding and dividing get some practice. Apple picking is indeed hard work, but really worthwhile.

Includes: 35 cards, spinner, store sharts, rules. © 2006

Made in Canada by Family Pastimes.

Eco Advantages

All Family Pastimes games are made with recycled components (game boards, label papers, bond papers, and cardboard boxes). Their dice and pawns are plastic made in the USA. All colorings are lead-free. Any wooden markers are made from wood, finished with water-based colors. They use soy inks and water-based glues.