Panic Tower

Yazan: CanCan | 27 July 2010 | 1 Comment
Categories: Games, Reviews

We were sent a fun new game from Goliath Games called Panic Tower.
The game board consists of a 3×3 grid of colored squares.
Players draw a card and place either a small, medium, or large wooden block on the square indicated on the card.
If the tower falls, the offending player takes a [...]

Gazillion Bubbles Giveaway

Yazan: CanCan | 14 April 2010 | 263 Comments
Categories: Games, Giveaways, Reviews, Toys

The Gazillion Bubble Machine has motorized rotating bubble wands that blow 4,000 bubbles per minute!
This thing is totally exciting; we have used it for an outdoor birthday party and it is a magnet for kids and grown-ups alike. The motor is quiet enough to not be disruptive.
The award-winning Gazillion Bubble Machine comes [...]

X-Ceter-O Giveaway from Endless Games

Yazan: CanCan | 01 January 2010 | 174 Comments
Categories: Games, Giveaways, Reviews

I used to play tic-tac-toe a lot when I was a kid, particularly to quietly pass the time during religious services.
Don’t hate, you know you did it too!
In most games, there is a winner and a loser, but that is not always the case in tic-tac-toe. That is one game that can end in a [...]

Goliath Games

Yazan: CanCan | 06 December 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Games, Recipes

When I was a kid, I loved the game Guess Who?, but as I got older it was a little too simple.
Goliath Games have improved this guessing game concept with That’s It!.
In That’s It!, you try to figure out which image your opponent secretly chose, asking only yes or no questions.
That’s It! has four different [...]

Dr. Toy’s Best Green Product, 2009

Yazan: CanCan | 01 December 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Books for children, Games, Green, Reviews

I Cherish Planet Earth Book and Matching Game is a unique, fun, and age-appropriate resource for teaching young children to be good stewards of the Earth.
Instead of conservation tips that are out of reach for children (walk instead of driving, keep your thermostat set conservatively?), I Cherish Planet Earth uses beautiful illustrations and succinct principles [...]

Great Games From Haba

Yazan: CanCan | 27 November 2009 | 104 Comments
Categories: Games, Giveaways, Reviews

I am a fan of Haba, a Germany-based toy company with a high standard of quality and an understanding of good fun!
Jojo loves knights, so we were grateful to receive Castle Knights, a cooperative game from Haba for ages 5 and older.
The premise of the game is that the castle must be completed before the [...]

Moonjar Conversations To Go!

Yazan: CanCan | 25 November 2009 | 55 Comments
Categories: Games, Giveaways, Reviews

During the holidays, our thoughts often turn towards money.
How much can we spend? How much can we save? How much will we give to others in need?
As my children grow, I want to share with them my values about responsible spending, saving, and whole-hearted giving to those less fortunate.
One simple, concrete way to help kids [...]

LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game: My Amusement Park

Yazan: CanCan | 24 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Games, Reviews, Toys

My Amusement Park is a fun game for LeapFrog Leapster that lets kids build and maintain attractions, customization of rides and food venues.
There are game booths that feature 3 fast-paced arcade style games, a bank with money to keep the park running smoothly, and helpful hints and tutorials.
The game is all about creating and managing [...]

Labyrinth Balance Board!

Yazan: CanCan | 22 November 2009 | 171 Comments
Categories: Games, Giveaways, Health, Reviews, Toys

We have a fun toy that I keep indoors for active play even when the weather is bad.
Our Labyrinth Balance Board is an easy concept for children ages five and older, but a challenge for everyone who give it a try!
The Labyrinth Balance Board is designed for children 5+. It comes with three colorful balls [...]

Blurt!

Yazan: CanCan | 21 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Educational products, Games, Reviews, Toys

I love games! Blurt! is right up my alley; easy to play for a wide range of ages and language abilities, not technical in the least, and often hilarious!
Blurt! is all about thinking fast: be the first to shout out the correct word that accompanies the definition read aloud on the card to earn the [...]