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Smart Step! Games - Animal Scramble™ - NEW! A New Game for Growing Bodies and Minds!
Overview:
Animal Scramble features an electronic hand-held tagger shaped like a giraffe and four fist-sized friends (a monkey, parrot, tiger and elephant). The giraffe calls out which animals kids should run to and tag and tracks the amount of time taken to complete each course. In team mode, kids are instructed to pass the giraffe to other players as they work cooperatively to achieve their fastest time.
The giraffe houses a microchip that uses Radio Frequency Identification to recognize the different animal targets, which can be set up side-by-side, or spread out across the length of a football field. There is no limit to the distance between targets. Farther targets result in more running and exercise. When the giraffe is placed over the correct animal, the circuit is complete and the players advance.
As the game progresses, the commands become more challenging. In early levels, the giraffe calls out the first letter or full name of the animal to tag. Once kids master the names, the game adds in animal sounds, colors and characteristics. (Who says roar? Who is orange? Who has stripes?) These questions help kids learn to identify single objects in multiple ways.
Animal Scramble requires physical exertion through running, bending, reaching and tagging movements that aid in the development of large and small muscle groups while improving coordination and motor skills. The sharing, listening and turn-taking aspects of the game practice positive social behaviors. Played indoors or out, solo or in teams, Animal Scramble keeps kids up on their feet, expending energy and having fun.
Requires 3 AA batteries, not included.
Recommended Ages: 3-5 / Players: 1-6
Consumer Notices:
Conforms to the safety requirements of ASTM F963.
Overview:
Animal Scramble features an electronic hand-held tagger shaped like a giraffe and four fist-sized friends (a monkey, parrot, tiger and elephant). The giraffe calls out which animals kids should run to and tag and tracks the amount of time taken to complete each course. In team mode, kids are instructed to pass the giraffe to other players as they work cooperatively to achieve their fastest time.
The giraffe houses a microchip that uses Radio Frequency Identification to recognize the different animal targets, which can be set up side-by-side, or spread out across the length of a football field. There is no limit to the distance between targets. Farther targets result in more running and exercise. When the giraffe is placed over the correct animal, the circuit is complete and the players advance.
As the game progresses, the commands become more challenging. In early levels, the giraffe calls out the first letter or full name of the animal to tag. Once kids master the names, the game adds in animal sounds, colors and characteristics. (Who says roar? Who is orange? Who has stripes?) These questions help kids learn to identify single objects in multiple ways.
Animal Scramble requires physical exertion through running, bending, reaching and tagging movements that aid in the development of large and small muscle groups while improving coordination and motor skills. The sharing, listening and turn-taking aspects of the game practice positive social behaviors. Played indoors or out, solo or in teams, Animal Scramble keeps kids up on their feet, expending energy and having fun.
Requires 3 AA batteries, not included.
Recommended Ages: 3-5 / Players: 1-6
Consumer Notices:
Conforms to the safety requirements of ASTM F963.
Love the game, unhappy with price
By Cindy
from Yorktown, IN on 11/11/2008
from Yorktown, IN on 11/11/2008
Pros:
Educational, Interactive, Lots of Fun
Best Uses:
Indoor, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Grandparent, Parent Of Two Or More Children
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Again, love the game[...]
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
My nephew won't stop playing it!
By Kash from Lorton, VA on 10/10/2008
from Lorton, VA on 10/10/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Assemble, Educational, Interactive, Lots of Fun
Best Uses:
Entertainment, Indoor, Older Children, Outdoor, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Parent Of Two Or More Children
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I gave this as a gift to my nephew. Apparently he wants to play it all the time. He really has been having a great time with this toy. It's fun for the whole family so everyone jumps and plays as well!
[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]
Very Cute Game
By CJCISMEG from Suisun City, CA on 7/27/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy Assembly, Fun, Good Instructions, Great Value, Interactive, Realistic
Best Uses:
Collecting, Creative Development, Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Outdoor, Young Children
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent, Working Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
My daughter just loves Animal Scramble, I thought it was going to be too young for her but she really likes it, I would say it is a great product for ages 3-7 years.