Showing posts with label games. Show all posts
Showing posts with label games. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

A RoosterFin Game Night! (Great gift ideas!)



Hi again everyone! Last week, we had a game night featuring 3 games from RoosterFin! #roosterfingames

RoosterFin Games, founded by Joe Balcuk, are teacher created games that are simple, family friendly and easy to learn. 


The three games we tried are: Ninja Squirrels, Wizard Roll and Bouncing Bots. All games are rated for ages 7 and up. 

So, let's go! First we started with Bouncing Bots....

The Bots!

Bouncing bots is a great game for kids around 7 -10 years of age (maybe a bit older, too!). The goal is to "bounce" the plastic Bot characters onto the platform. Then you score points based on where those bots land on the platform. Very simple and easy to learn, it may take some practice to get those Bots to bounce properly - which makes it even more fun.
Battling with the bots.

Random game picture.


Next up, Ninja Squirrels! This game is VERY competition oriented! The goal of this game, which is suitable for all ages, even adults; is to get those nuts! 


Ninja Squirrels!

Character cards, not game play cards. 

It's similar to the card game we used to call "War", from years back. You get a stack of cards and everyone takes a turn flipping the card over to reveal a squirrel (game cards shown in the pic below). When a player plays a card that has a squirrel wearing an entire matching outfit (colors are green, blue, purple and orange) - you grab that color nut as fast as you can. Whoever grabs it first, wins that nut. Then you continue playing until the nuts have all been claimed. 

Game cards in the center of the game board. 
  


And the final game of the night...Wizard Roll!

Wizard Roll.

Wizard Roll is a bit more complicated than the other two games, but easy enough for kids to figure out. The goal here is to collect the ingredients on the spell card, to complete the spell. Each spell is worth various points and you play (roll of the dice decides which spell ingredients you get each turn) until someone gets the winning amount of points. 
 
Reference Card, to SAY the spell. 
The spells are simple to understand, using tiles (purple, yellow and blue) and the elements are fire (red) and water (blue). 
Spell cards, shown with tiles and elements. 
 This was a fun game, and very clever! 
Spell Cards. 

Woooooo! 

These games are made specifically to help kids learn AND families to have fun. Each game comes with instructions and there are videos on how to play available from their webpage: RoosterFin Games

An added note - I must say this! The quality of the game parts and pieces is exceptional! The cards are thicker than a usual playing card, and all the other bits and parts are made very well to hold up over time. I am impressed so much by this, I had to mention it!

This game night was brought to you by Tryazon.com!


Sunday, August 4, 2013

Daily Entry Sweepstakes/Contests


Here's a nice list of some DAILY sweepstakes and Instant Win Games going on right now! Be sure to read any rules and what not, some sites require you to join their newsletter/club. Also, as I am not a sponsor of any of these games --I am only sharing. 


$65K in Gold from Dial   

Room Mates - Wall Decals 

Sun Maid Raisins - Digital Tablet 

Michael's: The Mortal Instrument Giveaway

Target Take-Off : Disney Planes Instant Win

Hot Tamales Candy - Hot Slots  (you can spin this thing all day if you want)

Purina 20 Days of Prizes

M & M's - We win, You win.

Ipad from Teacher Created Resources

Little Debbie Sweepstakes


Good Luck!