I'm always on the lookout for games for my kids and us to play. Eleminis is one of those games that fits the bill for both kids and adults. I enjoyed playing it just as much as Madison (my 6 year old!). Madison even taught my mom to play!
To win, you race to collect all the elements (fire, plant, air, water, and rock). Now, there are action cards that require you to do things like reverse and skip. The best part of this game is that these action cards allow you to use the card in your hand (which is laid out on the table) or your competitors. That's why I love this game — there is a lot of strategy involved! The first time we played this — Madison won twice! Then Will won! Then I quit. LOL
This game is great. It's a lot of fun, small enough to travel with, and I can only recommend it. If you want a fun game to play over the holidays, check out Eleminis.