First time unboxing Dodo, I was skeptical about the hype—until the egg started rolling. That wobbly little egg had my 7-year-old squealing like it was Christmas morning. The way it defies gravity while creeping down the ramps is pure magic.

We played three rounds back-to-back. First round? Total chaos. Kids yelling "THE ROPE IS OVER HERE!" while the egg dramatically paused mid-ramp like a reality show cliffhanger. Second round, we actually strategized—assigned memory zones to each player. Still lost when the egg suddenly gained turbo speed (note: don’t play near AC vents).

The components feel premium—thick cardboard ramps, chunky wooden dodo—but that instruction manual needs work. We accidentally built the boat upside down before realizing the sail wasn’t supposed to be underwater. And yes, the cave is just decorative (much to my kid’s disappointment).

What surprised me most? How this transforms shy kids into confident decision-makers. My usually hesitant niece was slapping tiles down shouting "NAILS! NEXT!" like a tiny auctioneer. The time pressure somehow makes failures hilarious instead of frustrating.

Is it educational? Not really. But watching four family members collectively hold their breath as that egg teeters on the edge? That’s the kind of memory-making most toys promise but rarely deliver. Just keep hand sanitizer nearby—everyone will want to warm up that weirdly fascinating egg.