Jungle Speed Board Game Review and Giveaway
Posted By Tough Cookie Mommy on July 22, 2011
My family and I love to play board games. It is a great way to spend quality time together and it allows us all to unwind after a long week of work and school. We always try to choose games that will challenge us and make us think as well as allow us to have a lot of fun. It is very important to make time to have this type of interaction with our families.
We had a great time playing the board game Jungle Speed! You have to be very observant and exhibit quick reflexes to play this game. The purpose of the game is to be the first player to get rid of all of your cards. During each turn, all of the players reveal one card. If two of the cards are the same, both of the players who threw them down must run to grab the totem that is in the middle of the table. The player who does not grab it first gets stuck picking up all of the cards that were thrown during that hand.
This might seem really easy but, there is a catch… Some cards appear to be identical but really aren’t causing players to rush to grab the totem when they shouldn’t be. Also, some cards cause all of the players to grab for the totem at the same time which is a recipe for a lot of laughter and giggles when you are playing with your children. The best part was that, while my children were playing Jungle Speed, they were actually using their minds and sharpening their senses.
Studies have shown that board games, like Jungle Speed, have a positive impact on children’s cognitive development skills and brain motor function. The game play also helps
kids develop valuable skills in patience, cooperation, concentration, teamwork and perseverance. These are all skills that all of our children will benefit from mastering and it is an added benefit that you can be a part of this process by playing Jungle Speed with them.
Jungle Speed retails for $19.99 and is intended for 2 to 10 players, ages 8 and up. It is currently the most popular game in Europe with over two million sold and is making its debut this month in the United States. It can be found at Toy”R”Us, Target, Walmart and other major and individual retailers across the country. The best part is that I am giving away Jungle Speed to one of you!
Giveaway:
Our Sponsor would like to offer one lucky reader of Tough Cookie Mommy a chance to win Jungle Speed to enjoy with their own family! The winner will be chosen through Random.org.
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This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on July 29, 2011 at 11:59 PM (EST). The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be contacted via e-mail and will have three days to reply with a name, and a mailing address (no PO Box) or a new winner will be chosen.
Product Review/Giveaway disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above to test/review in exchange for my opinion and for the purpose of writing this post. I only recommend products or services I use personally and I believe will be “family friendly.” I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
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