Family Day is just around the corner and Hasbro Canada wants to encourage you to find fun activities for your family after spending a bit of time outside on February 18th. Once the outdoors activities are done whether you opted for ski or skating, why not entertain your family with board gam
Switch the electronic distractions (yes even the iPhone mom and dad) and gather your family in the living room for an evening of game play which will help you to reconnect and reenergize your relationship with your kids. And the best part is that you will create memorable memories at the same time.
Hasbro Canada has more than sixty well-know games for families which gives you a wide range of choices to pick from – Monopoly, JENGA, Sorry!, Draw Something are only of few of the choices you can easily pick at any toy store near you!
This year I want to suggest some new interesting games for you family.
About the Game
Stack it and "explode" it with this awesome JENGA Boom Game! Just like in the classic JENGA game, you’ll need a delicate touch to pull blocks out of the stack without knocking it down. But in JENGA Boom, you have to move fast, because you start the detonator before each turn – and you have to get your block out before your time runs out and the stack ""explodes!"" Can you be the last one to pull out a block before the whole thing comes crashing down?
Game includes 36 JENGA hardwood blocks, toy detonator, stacking sleeve and instructions. For 1 or more players.
My Thoughts
What an interesting twist to an already well-known game. JENGA first appeared in the 80s which is one of the newest games according to me (compared to well known games like Monopoly for example). Did you know that the name Jenga is derived from a Swahili word that means “to build”? I sure didn’t… Anyhow the goal of the game is to move the blocks from the tower and place them on top of it in order to continue to build upwards. BUt for this particular version of the game, you need to add the speed skill in your thinking. You will have to move really fast because you need to make your move before the timer of the detonator has reached the time limit and the whole tower comes crashing down on you.
I think this is a fabulous twist in order to incorporate new skills to develop while playing this game. An amazing way to entertain the kids and keep the challenge fun!
About the Game
There's no need to be an artist to win this fun-filled Draw Something game! While one player draws, everyone else shouts out their guesses at what they're drawing. Whoever guesses the word earns coins along with the drawer, and the harder the word, the more coins you earn! Collect 15 coins for the win!
Includes 4 draw stations, 180 cards, 4 crayons, 4 pads of paper, 4 coin tracker clips and game guide.
My Thoughts
I like to draw when I am in the mood. My 2nd son has a propensity of drawing whenever he wants to. My 3rd son is slowly showing talent as well in this area. So I am excited to try out the new Draw Something game from Hasbro when it arrives. The best part is that you don’t have to be a professional artist to be able to play this game. You can do stickman if you want to. The goal is to make the others guess what you are drawing.
Since we are homeschooling, we bought a white board and installed it in our dining room. Whenever I need to I use it to explain a concept to a child (or to more than one). Anyhow, all this to say that our whiteboard can be used to play Draw Something. Everyone can be on one side of the table and then we have to guess what the person is drawing. Also, this game might help the other members of my family to explore new skills… *grin*
Did you know that this game is based on the Zynga game Draw Something that can be dowloaded on your iPhone/iPod/iPad? Here’s another great example of how a popular online game can be bring to reality in your living room.
About the Game
Reclusive millionaire Samuel Black’s been murdered in his mansion! Now, it’s up to you to crack the case! Question everything to unravel the mystery. Who did it? Where? And with what weapon? Ransack the mansion for clues, ask cunning detective questions and leave no card unturned. Solve the murder first to win! Fun twist on the classic mystery game features new characters and a two-player version!
Includes Mansion Gameboard, 1 Yellow Murder Envelope, 1 Detective Notepad, 6 Character tokens, 21 Black CLUEDO cards, 13 Red Bonus cards, 6 Weapon tokens, 2 Dice and Game Guide. For 2 to 6 players.
My Thoughts
When I grew up I always wanted to have the game of CLUE. Unfortunately, it never happened. So when I was in 90s I got myself a CLUE Master Detective game which contained more suspects, more rooms and more weapons. Now we will have the opportunity to play a new edition of the original CLUE and I look forward to see who will be able to solve the murder.
I find this game to be a great way to develop your deductive skills and use your brain to solve a mystery. Not only you have to identify the murderer but you need to determine where the crime happened and which weapon was used. New characters have been added and you can now play a two-player game!
About the Game
Take an app-enhanced trip through the whirlwind world of property trading with MONOPOLY ZappED! Get the app free from the APP STORE and play your IPAD and gameboard together. (IPAD required, not included.) Use the app to buy and auction property, and transfer MONOPOLY dollars to your iPad with touch-banking cards. Are you raking in the cash? Own the most assets when a player goes bankrupt, and you win! Experience MONOPOLY mayhem with this zAPPed edition!
For 2 to 4 players. 1 Game Board comes with Rubber Pads, 6 tokens, 28 Property cards, 32 green houses, 12 red hotels, 2 dice, 4 MONOPOLY Touch-banking cards and instructions. Download the free app –Adult Assistance Required. Requires iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, not included.
My Thoughts
I had the opportunity to review this particular version of Monopoly last year. We love it as it is very portable with the iPad and we can bring it with us when we travel or go camping. The kids love the animation included in the app and also get excited when something new shows up.
The app will offer you challenges to complete in order to determine who will pay the penalty. Interactive games will allow you to compete against another player in order to determine who will win. This version of the Monopoly is very different than the regular game as you don’t have to manage the money with paper play money or the manage your properties. Mr. Monopoly is always there to entertain you and to give you a good laugh. If you have an iPad, I strongly suggest that you check out the Monopoly Zapped for Family Day
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So if you are still wondering what you could do on Family Day after some outings in the outdoors, why not go pick up a couple of new Hasbro Games over the week-end and have fun together. Not only will there be joy around the table or in the living room but you will build up great memories as a family. I challenge you to stop at a toy store and pick at least one new game for your family to play with this week-end. So hurry up! Family Day is coming rapidly!
These games are available at your favorite toy store, even on amazon.com.
Disclaimer: Thanks to Hasbro Canada for sending me the above mentioned products for review purposes . I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by the Sponsor in any way. All opinions expressed here are only my own.
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