I was asked to review two games from the Ravensburger Company – the Science X®: Smartscope and Buggaloop. Never heard of Ravensburger before? Here’s a little about the company:
About Ravensburger – A Tradition of Quality since 1883! Over the last 130 years the blue triangle has become a respected trademark that represents a family company dedicated to promoting fun, learning and family togetherness — important values in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world. While having endless hours of playing fun with our innovative products, children learn to think ahead, to accept losing graciously and to follow directions. Ravensburger puzzles, games, arts & crafts and science activity kits develop concentration, imagination and children’s experience of success and independence. Our products are the result of our vast experience, long tradition, expertise and knowledge. We use premium grade materials for all products and thoroughly test them in certified laboratories to exceed U.S. safety requirements. Ravensburger has established a stellar reputation for superior quality that lasts and continues to be the world leader in cutting-edge craftsmanship.
About: Use your smart phone or tablet to explore the amazing world of microscopics with Smartscope! Magnify your own finds, including water, sand, feathers, leaves, insects, and more, or study the objects on the included poster and follow along in the manual for fun facts about each. With a removable light source and sliding object tray with two levels of magnification, you’ll be able to scope out all kinds of objects in minute detail.
Contents: Base Plate, Housing, 2 Dials, Dial Shaft, Lens Holder, Object Tray, 2Magnifying Lenses, 2 Object Tray Rails, Lighting Window, Foam Plate, Lighting Unit, Screwdriver, 4 Screws, Tweezers, Petri Dish, Pipette, ObjectHolder, Cover Plate, Tablet Support, Pouch, 33” x 23” Poster, 2 Stickers, Detailed Instruction Manual.
Review: I have boys, and even though one is older, they still love anything that has to do with Science. Also, they both have phones, and if you could imagine incorporating science and the use the phone, then this is the product for you. Heck, I really loved it too! It’s really simple and really fun, just take ordinary objects like feathers, leaves, etc. from outside and place them on the SmartScope to get an in-depth look at them. You will be grabbing all kinds of things to see what it looks like close-up!
Ages 6+
Look out! There’s a HEXBUG in the yard and it’s coming after you! Players take turns rolling the die and moving their bugs peacefully across the yard, until the HEXBUG emerges from the tunnel and tries to bump them off. Stay standing and continue down your path – get bumped and you’ll have to start from the beginning again! The first player to transport all of their bugs to safety wins this surprising buggy scramble!
1. Roll the die and move one of your bugs the corresponding number of spaces.
2. Watch out for the HEXBUG! If he bumps your bug off of a space, return to start.
3. The first player to move all of his bugs to safety wins the game!
Contents: game board, 3-D yard, HEXBUG® nano V2®, 2 loops, 12 bugs, and 1 die
Review: We had a blast playing Buggaloop. What kids doesn’t want to play with bugs, especially a HEXBUG (we were already huge fan of those products)! This is a great game for both girls and boys, and adults for that matter. It’s fun, face paced and a great gifts to give.
You can purchase both games online at Ravensburger. Be sure to check out their full line of games, puzzles, crafts & science and more!
