Fun and Games Giveaway: Xeko Mission: China
It is DAY THREE of “It’s All Fun and Games” week at Mom Most Traveled!
Everyday from Monday until Friday I will be offering a new giveaway for a family friendly game!
I had the privilege of working in Beijing in 2002-2003, so I was excited to get the chance to giveaway an educational game about ecosystems in China!
I asked my friend, Nikki, who blogs over at Only In Cambodia, to review the game for Mom Most Traveled. She was the ideal candidate because she was my colleague during our year in China.
Xeko Mission: China is the 4th collection of an eco-adventure trading card game where children and adults alike have an opportunity to learn about China’s ecosystems and meet the endangered species that live in them.This award-winning game introduces kids to threatened species and the world’s conservation hotspots –the Earth’s most ecologically rich and most critically threatened habitats.The hotspots provide oxygen for our plant and contain many important endemic plant and animal species (as in not-located-anywhere-else-once-they’re-gone-they’re-gone-for-good species!).If saving the planet isn’t enough, Xeko Mission: China’s box design alone should capture your attention with it’s stunning pagoda-like shape decorated with animals from China’s habitats and dragon illustrations that capture the mysteries of ancient Chinese culture.Eye-catching pictures of the beloved Giant Panda, endangered Snow Leopard and adorable Snub-Nosed Monkey tantalize you for the fantastic adventure waiting once you open the box.Dedicated to “a bright green future,” Xeko produces the games in an Earth-friendly way. Not only are the cards and packaging made of 100% recycled stock, but all printing is done with eco-friendly inks.Xeko cards are designed for fun and realism with eye-popping artwork that makes the cards especially fun to play with and collect.Every Xeko game features remarkable plant and animal species from one of Earth’s 34 biodiversity hotspots, first identified by Dr. Norman Myers and recognized by Conservation International, Xeko’s non-profit partner and recipient of 4% of net game sales. So, not only are you learning about saving the earth, but your purchase of the game actually helps do it!Like the blockbusters Pokemon and Yu-Gi_oh, Xeko involves collecting trading cards to create a custom library–or in this case a “Xeko system“–and using those cards to match wits against opponents in exciting game play.Instead of monsters and fantasy, Xeko uses the actual animal species as the heroes, taking its cue from nature and science to explore fragile ecosystem relationships.Actual play involves ‘turf wars” where one species invades another species territory in a struggle to balance the competing resource needs of neighboring species, which is all part of the learning that it takes a combination of cooperation and competition to help an ecosystem thrive. Xeko cards and Booster cards are used to improve your species’ odds at winning the turf war, and therefore creating the strongest Xeko system to win the game.Learning the ins and outs of the game is slow and methodical at first, trying to figure out the best plan for creating a thriving Xeko system. While younger children can play and enjoy the game, Xeko is best suited for kids ages 8 years and up. I would highly recommend this for children at or above the fourth grade level because of the reading and strategic skills required.Once the game-playing concepts are mastered, the ecosystem is yours!Piquing kids’ interest in endangered animals and environmental conservation, Xeko seeks to inspire the next generation of eco-leaders through enriching and exciting game play.Join the Xeko Mission to China! Since ancient times, a secret order called Xeko has watched over the planet and all of its inhabitants–great and small.Join the Xeko Masters in protecting the amazing plants and animals of Southwest China and explore the land of giant pandas and mythical dragons.Win a Xeko: Mission China Game!
To enter, visit the Xeko Shop and comment here telling me another Xeko product you like!
One winner will be chosen at random.
This giveaway will close on Wednesday, September 24, 12 midnight.
Winner will be contacted by email.
*Congrats to Tree Climbing Mom, who blogs at
http://www.treeclimbingmom.blogspot.com/!*
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17 September 2008, 4:34 am
I would most love the Xeko Starter Bundle - Costa Rica. I’ve always wanted to travel to Costa Rica but it just hasn’t been in my cards.
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17 September 2008, 4:34 am
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17 September 2008, 4:35 am
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17 September 2008, 12:13 pm
I love this one Mom Most Traveled. I suppose the other thing I like on that site would be the Hairy-Eared Dwarf Lemur stuffed animal. Not that we need another stuffed animal but it’s good to actually see a “replica” if you can’t see it in real life.
17 September 2008, 12:13 pm
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17 September 2008, 1:53 pm
The wild child tee shirt is adorable!!
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17 September 2008, 1:53 pm
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17 September 2008, 2:22 pm
I like the sound of Xeko Costa Rica:) I was initially curious about Xeko Madagascar but its apparently no longer printed, so its way pricier.
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17 September 2008, 2:22 pm
Your button is on my blog sidebar:)
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17 September 2008, 2:23 pm
I’m subscribed via email:)
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17 September 2008, 2:25 pm
I Dugg this giveaway! I’m Lindysue:)
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17 September 2008, 3:28 pm
we have a book about costa rica so i think my little ones would enjoy that game as well!
thanks!
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17 September 2008, 3:29 pm
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17 September 2008, 4:27 pm
Hi, This reminds me of a game we used to play with the kids from school at the watershed. Some students were deer, others coyotes, water, etc. When we would say go, some would conquer over the others. The lesson was to teach how nature became imbalanced or balanced. I would love to win this game for my two sons. I like their “Snuggle Green-Xeko Pals” because I think they would compliment the game very well. Thanks, Cindi
17 September 2008, 4:27 pm
I am subscribed by email. Cindi
17 September 2008, 5:01 pm
I think this little guy is so cute!
Hairy-Eared Dwarf Lemur - Xeko Pal Plush Soy Stuffed Animal
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17 September 2008, 5:01 pm
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17 September 2008, 9:40 pm
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18 September 2008, 6:16 am
Their stuffed toys are so cute! The Giant Panda - Xeko Pal Plush Soy Stuffed Animal is the the cutest! That and it’s made of certified organic material, awesome!
18 September 2008, 6:17 am
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18 September 2008, 12:36 pm
Is this contest open to Canadians?
I WANT THE PLUSHIES! They are so CUTE and ORGANIC TOO! I do love the squirrel, he’s just a cutie. :>
18 September 2008, 5:54 pm
The Xeco Indonesia sounds fun too. Actually all of their games sound really neat…definitely not the games I played growing up.
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18 September 2008, 6:13 pm
this looks fun and so do the plushies
18 September 2008, 6:27 pm
The Xeko Starter Bundle - Madagascar looks fun as well.
18 September 2008, 6:35 pm
My son would just love the Hairy-Eared Dwarf Lemur Xeko Pal Plush Soy Stuffed Animal. It’s sort of ugly, but just too cute. My son would be really into these cards.
18 September 2008, 7:43 pm
What a wonderful way to educate children about other parts of this world. I like the Xeko Starter Bundle - China the best. Thanks so much for this giveaway.
18 September 2008, 9:39 pm
Love the Snuggle Green-Xeko Pals
18 September 2008, 10:07 pm
Wild Child T-Shirt - Kids 12
18 September 2008, 10:44 pm
I’d like the The Xeko Starter Bundle , it looks cool.
19 September 2008, 4:31 am
My son just moved back to San Diego from Shanghai, so I would love to win the Xeko Mission to China. The Xeko Starter Set - Costa Rica also looks interesting because of the variety of wildlife there.
19 September 2008, 6:52 am
Xeco Indonesia looks good
19 September 2008, 7:01 am
I would love to win this for my son. He’d really enjoy it. I also like the Wild Child T-Shirt - Kids 12.
19 September 2008, 9:05 am
The wild child t shirt size 10 kids is nice. My boy would surely like this.
19 September 2008, 12:35 pm
I like the Xeko Starter Set - China.
19 September 2008, 1:15 pm
I love the Wild Child tee shirt.
19 September 2008, 2:25 pm
I like the stuffed panda.
19 September 2008, 3:59 pm
I love that they have booster packs available for the games. Makes them last longer! Thanks for the chance!
19 September 2008, 4:03 pm
I am a new subscriber!
19 September 2008, 5:16 pm
Xeko Starter Bundle - Costa Rica
19 September 2008, 5:29 pm
Love the Snuggle Green - Xeko Pals.
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19 September 2008, 5:30 pm
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19 September 2008, 6:41 pm
My son would love the Madagascar one.
19 September 2008, 6:42 pm
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19 September 2008, 7:16 pm
XEKO Madagascar
19 September 2008, 8:24 pm
Any of the ecosystem would be a great addition to my classroom. But the Indonesia one would be nice since most of my students would not even know where Indonesia is.
Thank!
19 September 2008, 8:54 pm
the plushies are cute
20 September 2008, 12:13 am
Xeko is my favorite game, I would love to win some more cards!!!!!
20 September 2008, 3:43 am
Xeko Starter Set - Indonesia
20 September 2008, 9:52 am
Starter Set Costa Rica for sure…thanks!
20 September 2008, 9:53 am
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20 September 2008, 9:53 am
am subscribed…thanks again
20 September 2008, 12:08 pm
The Wild Child T-Shirt is adorable.
20 September 2008, 2:16 pm
wild child t - so cute!
20 September 2008, 7:28 pm
I like the The Xeko “Wild Child” T-shirt.
Xie-xie!
20 September 2008, 9:59 pm
My son who is a special needs child loves animals it seems to be the only thing that he connects with so my pick would be Xeko Starter Set - Indonesia . Thanks for the chance to win!
20 September 2008, 10:41 pm
I am a subscriber!
20 September 2008, 10:45 pm
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20 September 2008, 11:10 pm
I’m partial to the giant Panda - my girls were both born in China
21 September 2008, 12:00 am
My kids love the Madagascar pack and are ready to expand!
21 September 2008, 12:11 am
What a great concept. I really like the sound of Xeko Madagascar. Thanks!
21 September 2008, 3:37 pm
I like the Bornean Peacock Pheasant card but apparently other people do too, it’s currently sold out.
21 September 2008, 5:54 pm
So glad I discovered your blog. We have family ties to Indonesia so I think the Indonesia starter pack would be great!
21 September 2008, 8:09 pm
I’d like Costa Rica as well. This game looks great, my youngest is 7 & my oldest will be 11. This is a game that would be good for years to come!
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21 September 2008, 8:10 pm
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21 September 2008, 8:56 pm
I would love to use this with my students, you are on my sidebar
21 September 2008, 9:38 pm
That’s a great site! I like the Costa Rica Xeko Starter Bundle .
22 September 2008, 12:25 am
My grandson would love this. My favorite item is the giant stuffed Panda. Thats really cute. Thank you so much!
22 September 2008, 12:26 am
I subscribed
22 September 2008, 3:43 pm
This is our favorite item there! We also like the Xeco Starter Bundle Ultimate–Costa Rica.
22 September 2008, 4:43 pm
the indonesia starter set looks great
22 September 2008, 5:28 pm
giant Panda
22 September 2008, 6:32 pm
I love the wild child tshirt, and know a perfect wild child
22 September 2008, 9:02 pm
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22 September 2008, 11:14 pm
I like the Giant Panda
23 September 2008, 12:59 am
I love the Hairy Eared Dwarf Lemur toy
23 September 2008, 8:01 am
I really like the wild child tshirt!
23 September 2008, 8:01 am
I subscribe too!
23 September 2008, 11:52 am
Their stuffed toys are so cute! I love them.
23 September 2008, 12:17 pm
The wild child tshirts are hilarious
23 September 2008, 1:02 pm
The Indonesia Starter Set would be a great one to start with!
23 September 2008, 3:56 pm
I like the Giant panda
23 September 2008, 4:23 pm
As a Geography teacher, I admire all of their products, but I particularly like the Costa Rica set!
23 September 2008, 5:46 pm
My son would love the Giant Panda, dwarf lemur or flying squirrel stuffed animals!!
23 September 2008, 7:01 pm
I would love to win this game - the Indonesia one looks great too. We just finished up a study on China, but my kids would love to play this game!
24 September 2008, 1:53 am
Looks great
24 September 2008, 4:23 am
Madagascar
24 September 2008, 2:09 pm
My son would love the games as well I know he would love the “Wild Child T’shirt”. Great review.
24 September 2008, 2:29 pm
Me gusta the Costa Rica Starter Set.
24 September 2008, 3:08 pm
I like the starter bundle–what unusual stuff!!
24 September 2008, 4:07 pm
I like the Sumatran Flying Squirrel - Xeko Pal Plush Soy Stuffed Animal.
24 September 2008, 4:09 pm
Wild Child T-Shirt - Kids 12 is nice
24 September 2008, 8:26 pm
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24 September 2008, 9:13 pm
i like the Giant Panda - Xeko Pal Plush Soy Stuffed Animal
24 September 2008, 9:41 pm
I liked the Xeko Starter Bundle - Mission Indonesia
24 September 2008, 11:47 pm
I like the Xeko Starter Bundle Ultimate-Indonesia
25 September 2008, 2:14 am
I just love the Hairy-Eared Dwarf Lemur. So cute!
25 September 2008, 2:19 am
I like the Xeko Starter Bundle Ultimate - Indonesia
25 September 2008, 2:19 am
I really like the Xeko Starter Bundle - Costa Rica. My husband lived in Costa Rica for 3 years and it would be really neat for my son to learn about his dad’s old stomping grounds
25 September 2008, 4:03 am
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25 September 2008, 4:49 am
I love the Xeko Pal Plush Soy Stuffed Giant Panda!
25 September 2008, 4:51 am
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