Cranium Hullabaloo
by Hasbro
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Toys and Games Reviews of Cranium Hullabaloo
Customer Review: Children probably need to be at least five years old
Summary: 4 Stars
I was so excited to get this toy after reading all of the awards that it had won. We have a 4, soon to be 5, little girl and a just turned 2 girl as well. I thought that at least the 4 year old could really enjoy it with her sister just "acting" like she was playing along. These girls are both very bright, but I believe that it will take another 6 months for them to be able to really play this together. I may have to sit down with them and just reveiw all of the different shapes and colors and drawings that are on the pads that the game is centered around. I had their Dad sit down with them because I was busy cooking breakfast......I think that someone with a little more patience has to be prepared to sit down with the young ones and maybe review the items with them.......other than that, I can't wait until I get the chance to do it with them.....it seems like a lot of fun for them and my kind of toy....educational.Customer Review: some flaws, but lots of fun
Summary: 4 Stars
We've only had this a few days and the mats are already starting to curl up. I hope I can iron them flat again.
As other reviewers have said, the voice is too quiet. He's also a bit too quick to jump to the next command. This is especially tough for the little kids for which the game would have the most educational value--it doesn't give them enough time to process the command before it's off to the next thing. If they don't know it pat, they miss out on that command.
However, we did have lots of fun. Even I was enjoying myself and the kids liked to play over and over and over. We have played through many rounds and have gotten lots of different commands--I don't see where some people say it's too repetitive. Anyway, this is a keeper for sure. I don't find myself sighing internally and reluctantly agreeing to play it like some of their games--it really is a good time.
Customer Review: a homeschool mom's fave
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this toy almost two Christmas's ago and it has been the most used game ever in our house. My oldest is 10, my youngest 5 and everyone still plays and has a great time. I have even used it at birthday parties for an opener game with great success.
You can't go wrong with this game. As a busy working homeschool mother of four, I need some activities that have auto-pilot features and this is it. You spread out the multi colored mats, press the button on the included speaker and that is it. A friendly male voice with music tells the children what to step on, such as "hop to a red square" or "move to a something you eat". the winner is the one whoever is on the piece called at the end of the game, and they get to "do a funky dance" which all my kids crack up at. This game is great for recognizing colors, shapes and other groupings. It has made me really trust the cranium name.
Customer Review: the most boring version of "simon says"...
Summary: 2 Stars
Honestly, my kids (2.5 and 6.5 years) loved this the first two times they played it. After that, the thrill was gone. My daughter kept asking "what else can we do?" because it's the same directions over and over. And, even with just two kids, the voice isn't loud enough that we could hear it. I can't imagine tryin gto hear it over a group of children. This game is SO not worth $25. A game of "simon says" is free and a whole lot more fun and creative. The educational value of this game is pretty low. I don't think a parent needs to pay $25 for a child to learn basic shapes and colors and to recognize a handful of animals, instruments, and food. For the life of me, I can't see why this game got so many great reviews. I will say that the construction of the game is decent and the marketig/packaging are top notch. The game itself, however, is quite dull even to a toddler. Simon says:"Save your money!"Customer Review: can't go wrong with this multi age pleaser
Summary: 5 Stars
this is a great game for a variety of ages...it incorporates listening and thinking skills as well as alot of movement and activity...if you have kids ranging from 4-8 this is the game for you...the talking piece gives directions and you have game "pieces" all over the floor..it will for example say, "fly to something green" and then all you little ones will fly to something green (they will have more than one correct option)..it will give 6-8 commands then tell everyone to stop and will declare the lucky person standing on a certain item the winner...alot of fun...you will need a decent amount of space to play this game. My favorite thing is they get to move while they play...but your child will need at least one other child or adult willing to obey commands like, "hop on one foot to the square", to make this game worth playing or any fun...this would not be a fun game for just one.