Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Cranium - Cranium Jam Pack Jam Game

Cranium Jam Pack Jam Game





Cranium Jam Pack Jam Game


Jam Pack Jam from the award-winning Cranium offers hours of explosive fun! Recommended for kids ages six and up, this high-energy game is a race against the clock as players attempt to pack the trunk of a toy car before it pops open.


How to Play


An interesting twist on high-intensity children's games, Jam Pack Jam is a cross between a 3-D puzzle and a beat-the-clock board game. It only takes two people to play -- but more can join in the fun.













Try to pack the trunk with as many fun and wacky items as possible. View larger.

Unlike many games that aim at specific skill sets, this Cranium game creates positive excitement for all kids. The object of the game is simple -- to fit as many fun items as possible, of all shapes and sizes, into the trunk before time runs out. On each turn, players say the number of objects they think they can precariously pack. When time's up, the trunk shoots everything out the doors -- filling the room with laughter.


Everything -- Even the Kitchen Sink


With 14 hilarious objects you'd find in a cartoon, Jam Pack Jam includes a birthday cake, a cactus, a skateboard, even a kitchen sink. Made with durable plastic, the car and the trunk items are child-safe and can stand up to long hours of play -- and all the explosions! The game also comes with 35 cards and a score pad.


About Cranium


In 1998, Cranium quickly became the fastest selling independent board game in history. Since then, the Cranium company has developed numerous fun games and products for kids and adults that celebrate and engage a full range of everyone's natural abilities. As their motto goes, "With Cranium, everyone shines!"


What's in the Box


Cranium toy car, 14 toy items, 35 game cards, and score pad.






Customer Review: Jam pack fun for 6 year old!!




Bought this game right after Christmas for my 6 year old son. He has motor skill problems and wasn't reading yet so I needed a simple game to learn and fun enough that a very active kid would want to sit down with. My main concern was that the music would be loud and intensify with the count down of time. No need to fear, the music is fun and catchy, not annoying and there is no anxiety caused by ticking clocks or anything.






My son likes to play this game and is learning to take turns, encouraging others, fine motor skills, and problem solving. This game may not teach a child the important lessons of life or how to divide by pie, but it's aces in my book!! He will even come inside in the evenings and pull it out to play by himself. He's still convinced that all the pieces will fit in the trunk with enough practice (they won't). (But try to tell a 6 year old boy that-they like a challenge.)






Things to know, trunk ejection spring wears out with much forcing of all objects. It still makes a "sproing" sound in the music when the time is up so no concerns there. Do keep the plastic bag to hold all the parts, once the box is opened it won't work for storage. We have been playing the game pretty regularly for 6+ months and haven't replaced the original batteries yet.






I will definately buy more Cranium games in the future!!




Customer Review: Boring.




Love Cranium products but this is VERY disappointing. No storage for game except for a useless plastic bag. Stick items in trunk before they pop out. I expected a big POP and for items to come FLYING out. It really just kind of pushes them out and it is very anti-climatic. Save your money. Try Perfection instead.

Cranium - Cranium Balloon Lagoon

Cranium Balloon Lagoon





Cranium Balloon Lagoon


Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, step right up to Balloon Lagoon, the amazing 4-in-1 carnival game created especially for kids. Players giggle with delight as they race to complete each fun-filled carnival activity before the merry-go-round music comes to an end. Kids fish for letters at Letter Lake, match tasty treats at Snack Hut, spin a picture puzzle at Tumble Tides, and flip frogs back home at Frog Pond. Every catch, roll, spin, or flip is a chance to cheer and get more balloons. The first player to collect 15 balloons is the winner! Each game lasts about 15 minutes, but kids will want to play again and again!




Customer Review: We Love It!




My son got this for his 5th and we have had a great time. We've returned many other games because after one time playing it gets boring. But not this game. My son always likes to play. And the timer music is so happy sounding you can't help but to have a good time while your playing








Customer Review: Pieces




Lots of little pieces. Kids don't like to pick up the little pieces, but sure love to scatter them all over. When my grandkids (ages 4&5) go home, I am left with the pieces. I don't like this game.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Cranium - Cranium Giggle Gear Wondrous Wizard

Cranium Giggle Gear Wondrous Wizard





Cranium Giggle Gear Wondrous Wizard


Cranium Giggle Gear Wondrous Wizard Playset




Customer Review: Good fun




I ordered this for my son who is 4. He absolutely loves the whole thing, especially the wand. This makes a great dress-up for boys who are going to fairy parties and wizard parties etc. It can be used for all sorts of imagination games. I can't see the wand lasting a long time, but for the price, who cares? The hat and cape are really nice and not cheap looking. A great little buy.




Customer Review: wizard gear




this was the best gift I ever gave, it provided us with such fun and laughter..this was great..and leave it to Amazon to have just the right thing!

Monday, December 29, 2008

Cranium - Cranium Big Book of Outrageous Fun!: The Write-It, Draw-It, Sculpt-It, Act-It Game-in-a-Book-in-a-Game!

Cranium Big Book of Outrageous Fun!: The Write-It, Draw-It, Sculpt-It, Act-It Game-in-a-Book-in-a-Game!





Cranium Big Book of Outrageous Fun!: The Write-It, Draw-It, Sculpt-It, Act-It Game-in-a-Book-in-a-Game!


The Cranium Big Book of Outrageous Fun! The Write-It, Draw-It, Sculpt-It, Act-It Game-in-a-Book-in-a-Game


From the makers of the fastest selling independent board game in history, here's a one of a kind new activity book and game, packed with over 40 write on/wipe off activity pages, a totally new Cranium pull out game board, a Super Sign In Book to record fun facts about family and friends, and a multitude of cool Cranium components.


Kids will be inspired to explore their many talents as well as discover new ones as they play on their own or invite their friends and family to join in the fun!




Customer Review: Oh so fun!




The Cranium Big Book of Outrageous Fun is great because it has all sorts of different things. Anything from planning birthdays, to making maps, drawing & even creating your own castle. It has a fun mini-conga game, and so many activities that my kids keep going back and reading and playing with this. A great buy that you really get your money's worth out of!




Customer Review: SO much fun!




Our famiuly loves the entire line of cranium games. It is a fun time to spend with our children.

Cranium - Cranium Balloon Lagoon

Cranium Balloon Lagoon





Cranium Balloon Lagoon


The four-in-one carnival game for kids! Fish for letters, match treats, spin pictures and flip frogs! Every catch, roll, spin, or flip is a chance to cheer! 2 to 4 players. Ages 5 and up




Customer Review: Great game!




My son received this for a 5 year old birthday party gift and loves it. Actually my 3 1/2 year old son probably plays with it more, so it definitely works for the 3-6 year age range. The games moves quickly amongst the 4 activities provided so the kids don't get bored with a long wait. The game is durable and holds up well. My kids love to play with it at least once/wk and it is fun for something different from your usual board games.




Customer Review: Fun, Educational Game




This game is so much fun that our 3 year old granddaughter wanted to bring it home to her house to keep. But nope, she has lots of games at her house, and it will be something else for her to look forward to coming to ours. Highly recommended.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Cranium - Cranium Zooreeka

Cranium Zooreeka





Cranium Zooreeka


In Cranium Zooreka, you'll create and build your own zoo. Dodge danger and encounter all kinds of outrageous zoo events as you collect food, animals, and shelters in a race to open your very own zoo.




Customer Review: The reviews are right - this one's a winner




This game will not teach your kids about animals, habitats, or ecology. If anything, the educational aspect is understanding probability. It doesn't matter - this is a great game. Fun, relatively quick, and appropriate for a wide range of ages. It says 8 and up, but any child ~5 who can read - or is playing with someone who can read - can play.




Customer Review: Another great game from Cranium!




My kids love all of the Cranium games, but I think this one is a favorite with both the kids and the grown ups in the family. Very good game for kids who like games like Parcheesi. Lots of informative about ecology, and really well designed.

Cranium - Cranium Zooreeka

Cranium Zooreeka





Cranium Zooreeka


In Cranium Zooreka, you'll create and build your own zoo. Dodge danger and encounter all kinds of outrageous zoo events as you collect food, animals, and shelters in a race to open your very own zoo.




Customer Review: The reviews are right - this one's a winner




This game will not teach your kids about animals, habitats, or ecology. If anything, the educational aspect is understanding probability. It doesn't matter - this is a great game. Fun, relatively quick, and appropriate for a wide range of ages. It says 8 and up, but any child ~5 who can read - or is playing with someone who can read - can play.




Customer Review: Another great game from Cranium!




My kids love all of the Cranium games, but I think this one is a favorite with both the kids and the grown ups in the family. Very good game for kids who like games like Parcheesi. Lots of informative about ecology, and really well designed.