Gifts to bring out the child in all of us.

Last year for Christmas we bought our children several games that were intended to get us all moving. While we loved our WII and enjoyed more than anything racing each other, playing tennis and having cook-offs we still spent a lot of time in front of the TV. My husband and I set out to find some other fun interactive games that would keep us all moving and laughing while providing a non TV system. We were successful and found some great games. Here are three that we bought and have enjoyed this year.

HYPER DASH

Hyper Dash, the Target-Tagging Race Course Game! Set out the 5 targets to build the course any way you want it. Hyper Voice calls out the commands, from simple to super tricky. Race to tag the targets with the hand held unit in the correct sequence-fastest time wins!

For 1 - 8 Players.

We enjoyed placing these all over the house and having to run to find them. Our kids favorite was putting it at the end of a long wooden floor and having to slide to get to it. It was never boring as we could change the course anytime we wanted.

Cosmic Keep Away

Slide on one of the colored hand bands and choose the game. This talking ball will choose the teams. Now throw the ball quickly back and forth. But don’t let the player in the middle intercept it, or the know-it-all ball will call a penalty. And with three modes of play, you can keep the fun going for hours! Game 1 – Team Countdown: Complete 20 passes by keeping the ball away from the other team. Game 2 – Classic Keep Away: Make the most passes before a player in the middle intercepts the ball! Game 3 – One-Minute Keep Away: How long can you pass the ball before it gets intercepted? This was a great game for outdoor play. My husband and kids love to throw a football around and this added a nice twist that even I enjoyed playing.

SWINXS

Swinxs is the first screen-free games console that can play games, talk, listen and keep kids entertained and active for hours. Swinxs is durable, lightweight water-resistant and cordless. Its long-lasting battery approximately four hours of playtime ensures hours of fun whether in the playroom, at the park or at the beach. While a single player mode is available, up to 10 children can play Swinxs at a time, making it a great option for birthday parties. The package includes a Swinxs Console with 10 games pre-loaded, 4 colored wristbands, an adapter and USB cable.

This game is on the more expensive side but combines the first two games and more into a go anywhere game console. Play tag on the beach, take it camping for a night time game, or take it to grandmas house to keep the kids entertained.
The most important thing to remember is that our kids love it when we play a game with them. Finding a game that is just as challenging and fun for adults as well as the kids can lead to hours of quality time together and will make lasting memories for your children.