Our family loves ThinkFun games and were so thrilled to try out their new Yoga Spinner® Game, a fun introduction to yoga that promotes flexibility, balance, teamwork and healthy physical activity. My kids struggle with the dreaded W sitting and so I'm always on the lookout for activities and games that encourage them to stretch out, this game completely fits the bill!
The game is designed for ages 5+. Kids give the spinner a whirl and perform the pose on one the 54 corresponding Yoga Pose Card. They'll need a little luck and teamwork, and a bit more flexibility and balance to win this entertaining yoga game.
Getting Started
• Have your kids put on comfy clothes that allow stretch. • Find a surface where your kids won't slip, and/or use a yoga mat if available • perform some warm-up stretches Warm-Up Yoga Stretches Via ThinkFun.com/YogaGames
Game Set-Up
One of my favorite features of this game is all the cards and instructions are stored inside the spinner! Press the bottom half of the spinner by the closure hooks to open the spinner and access the cards. Remove the cards and keep the instructions nearby for reference.
Steps to Play
1) Divide the cards according to color and place each of the decks face down.
2. The youngest player spins the Spinner and follows instructions according to the Spinner Guide (see additional spinner guide details below).
To collect a card, a player must perform the yoga pose illustrated on the selected card for 10 seconds. Otherwise, the card is returned to the bottom of its corresponding deck. (For the Partner Up card, perform for the times listed on each card).
3. The game continues with the next player to the left.
4. If you’re the first player to collect a card in all four colors – YOU WIN!
Spinner Guide:
Color Match: Take a card from the deck matching the color the Spinner landed on. Steal a Card: Select any card from the player on your right (if that player hasn’t collected any cards, a card is taken from the next player; if no one has any cards, one is taken from any deck). Partner Up: Take a card from the white deck. All players form pairs to perform the indicated exercise simultaneously. If there is an uneven number of players, one player may need to perform the pose twice so everyone has a chance to participate. Opponents’ Choice: Your opponents work together to select which color deck you need to take a card from. They can choose the green, red, or blue decks. Lose a Card: Your opponents work together to select one of your collected cards and return it to the bottom of its corresponding deck. If you haven’t collected any cards, no action is needed. Player’s Choice: Take a card from the green, red, or blue decks.
Our Experience
My kids loved the game. Most of the cards are challenging, but I like that because it encourages them to try their hardest to achieve the pose--this continually stretching and increasing their flexibility and balance. The results from teamwork cards create a lot of giggles! This will definitely be in our weekly rotation of games. I like the idea of it being an evening game to get all the wiggles out before bedtime. I highly recommend this game
About the Inventors
This game was invented by Upside Down Games. Their story is one based in yoga destiny. It all began when two Argentinians – Matt, a yoga-loving lawyer specializing in non-profit work, and Juan, a yoga instructor – met in a yoga class. They shared not only their passion for yoga, but also their desire to spread the joys and benefits of yoga to children, creating a new generation of ‘yogis.’ After much brainstorming and testing, their vision became a reality, with a full line of award-winning Upside Down Games! Based on my quality reviews, I did receive this product to try in exchange for my unbiased and honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own based on my personal observations and experience with the product. For more information, or to purchase: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0195926PS?redirect=true&ref_=s9_simh_gw_g21_i1_r
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