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Super skipping games
By Fiona McKim on 23/09/2011 in Toys & Games
Take a trip down memory lane with these fun childhood games
A playground classic for children of every generation, skipping games are active, fun and require little more than some rope or elastic, and a lively imagination. Here, author, Katie Hewett remembers the skipping games of her childhood:(Skipping was
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Five great garden games
On 04/05/2012 in Toys & Games
Head outdoors to enjoy some imaginative fun and games – no theme park required!
. The one of the most cloth strips wins the game.Soaking Snakes Set up a number of sprinklers between a start and finish line and get the children to run from one end to the other without getting sprayed. They can take turns to control the tap.Splash Cards
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Space Invaders computer game style rug
By Junior on 01/11/2010 in Interiors
Geeks will appreciate the alien patterned Space rug, a reminder of the Space Invaders computer game
A glorious throwback to the Space Invaders computer game of the Eighties, this Space rug is an alien-inspired treat. It measures 120x160cm and costs £60 from The Plantation Rug Company.
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Junior Design Awards 2012: Toys & Games Winners
By Junior Design Awards on 22/05/2012 in Toy Awards
Here are all the winners in the Junior Design Awards 2012 in our Toys & Games categories
– Mouse House Sewing KitBest Online Toy & Gift Retailer – Belle & Boo and ToyellaBest Family Video Game – Mario & Sonic At The London 2012 Olympic GamesBest Family Console – Xbox 360 KinectBest Educational App – Count The AnimalsBest Story App – Cinderella
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Brilliant Party Games From Sharky And George
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 26/12/2011 in Parties
Make your child's birthday party one to remember with these amazing games from party pros Sharky & George
Sharky’s FootstepsWhat’s the game? Grandmother’s Footsteps for the modern generation. What do we need? A bowl of sweets. How do we play it? Everyone stands at one end of the garden/room. One person (The Shark) stands right at the far end with a bowl
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Winner of the Best Family Video Game 2012: Mario And Sonic At the London 2012 Olympic Games
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 in Toy Awards
Everyone's favourite moustached Italian, Mario, teams up with a blue hedgehog called Sonic at The London 2012 Olympic Games
Okay, so these fellas might be rooting for the Italian tricolore, rather than red, white and blue, but this game is perfect for getting your family in the mood for the big event of the summer. There are more than 30 sporting events to choose from
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Games for car journeys
On 19/04/2010 in Tips & advice
Non-gadget games to play on those long car trips
HANDY ANIMALS Make up different kinds of animals by using one or both of your hands. Can you make a slithering snake? What about a butterfly? A dog? A snail? Take turns to guess what animal each of you are making. You can also make up short stories of big adventures for y...
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Spring games to play
By Clay Johnson on 23/02/2011 in Toys & Games
Welcome in a fabulously fun season with a host of outdoor activities
and sticks. Find a bridge over a stream and dropping them in for a race under the bridge à la Pooh and Piglet. For ease of identification (and further fun), sails and decorations can be added.Egg tossThis game is played with raw eggs, so it’s a good idea
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Good old fashioned games
By Judith Eagle on 16/10/2007 in Parent skills
If you’re nostalgic for simple childhood pleasures, nurture your child’s imagination with spontaneous back-to-basics activities rather than expensive toys or a structured schedule of events. Try some of these more traditional play ideas
easily dive in and out of. Dressing up sparks the best make-believe games. Rather than ready-made costumes, choose things that can be adapted to fit your child’s play. Old hats, clompy high-heeled shoes, handbags, trailing dresses and net petticoats
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Winner of the Best Games App 2012: iPieces by Jumbo Games
By Maisie Jeynes on 20/05/2012 in Toy Awards
iPieces
It’s family games night with these fun pieces from Jumbo Games. Choose from Goose, Snakes & Ladders, Fishing Game or Ice Hockey, download your free gameboards from iTunes, then use your play counters and props (a cute little ladder, or a dinky
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