| What are Bakugan? | | | | on the game of playing marbles. It is quite creative and |
| They are action figures that are morphed from small | | | | superficially complex to play. However, many children |
| plastic marbles, based upon a television show on the | | | | are compelled to play it all over the country. |
| Cartoon Network. Each figure comes with a metallic | | | | Educational value |
| card that has a point value. A point value is also | | | | Strangely, enough, this toy has an ACTUAL |
| imprinted on the figure. | | | | educational value by requiring the players to add up or |
| A magnetic lock in the toy is triggered to open when | | | | subtract the values of each figure/card. |
| the figure is placed onto a metallic game card. | | | | Safety and Caveats |
| How do you play the game? | | | | Since these are essentially small marbles, caution |
| Each player starts out with 3 Bakugan and 3 cards. | | | | should be exercised if you child has small siblings who |
| Only one care can be a special ability card. The | | | | may try to swallow this toy. It is too big to fit into |
| youngest player starts. Depending upon how many | | | | someone's ear or nose; however the danger is |
| players are participating (2-4), determines where the | | | | accidentally swallowing it or aspiration (going into the |
| cards are placed in the arena. When a Bakugan is | | | | child's airway). You should also be aware if you have |
| rolled and lands on a card, it opens. | | | | pets since it may lead to a dangerous bowel |
| If the Bakugan does not open, the player loses a turn. | | | | obstruction if ingested/eaten by your pet. |
| If 2 figures land on the same card, a point total is taken | | | | Durability |
| to count up the power value of the Bakugan + the | | | | These are relatively fragile items that require users to |
| value of the card. The higher sum wins the card and | | | | be careful with the moving parts. Sometimes, the |
| the figure. At the end of the round, the highest total of | | | | mechanisms are defected or through wear and tear |
| points wins the game. | | | | may not allow the action figure to open or close. |
| My daughter's after-school care has an Bakugan | | | | Conclusion |
| Class where children play in the afternoon. She is 7 | | | | This toy system is, for now, one of the hottest items in |
| years old but her friends who have it range from 6 to | | | | the toy world. If you are actually lucky enough to find it, |
| 10 years old. | | | | or willing to pay the premium, then you should strongly |
| This game represents a unique and revolutionary spin | | | | consider getting it. Your child will be extremely happy. |