Game innovator Briarpatch has come up with a new fun game for Thomas and Friends fans: the Thomas Great Race Game.
In Thomas’ Great Race, children must learn their numbers to earn coal to power their engines – Thomas, James, Percy or Molly – over the hill and across the finish line. This fast action game not only is fun for children ages three and up, it also encourages their sorting, counting and color matching skills.
How the game works:
Each engine drops into a slot on the Great Race track, with the back of each slot open to receive “coal blocks.” My three year old Gabriel, with the help of his dad, had a real blast sorting out the coal blocks and playing with the little engines. Although he is not too attentive with the card readings yet, he enjoyed this game a lot. But I would recommend this game best for kids who are emerging readers.
In this game, players take turns selecting a card and answering a simple counting question based upon what they see on the card –for example, how many blue engines do you see?” The answer – ranging from one to three, depending on the card selected -- appears on the back of each card in the form of a graphic that matches one of the blocks of coal. A correct answer is rewarded when a player picks up the matching block of coal and inserts it into the open slot behind his engine, powering it up the hill. Coal blocks are also different sizes and colors, adding to the drama and excitement of the race. Once the engines crest the hill, they roll across the finish line.
Each Thomas Great Race Game includes a Great Race track, 4 racing engines, 24 question cards, 30 coal blocks and complete game rules. The race can be played with two to four players. Available now at specialty toy stores and major outlets, Thomas' Great Race Game retails for $24.99. Check out Thomas' Great Race Game and other Thomas & Friends themed board and card games at www.briarpatch.com.
*Win it! BRIARPATCH is giving away a Thomas Great Race Game to one lucky Hip Mama's Place reader! Leave a comment on this post why your child will like this game by Monday, November 3rd, 2008 at 12MN, EST and be entered to win. US and Canada residents only. One winner will be picked using Random.org. Goodluck!
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Thomas Great Race Game by BRIARPATCH Review and Giveaway
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OMG!!! Aidan absolutely is obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine!!! I would love to be entered into this contest, it would be a great way to help him learn and get ready for preschool next year.
I'd LOVE this game for my son - he looooves trains and we are a game-playing family so we'd surely have a blast playing a new game together!! :)
My twin boys LOVE Thomas & they are just starting to learn letters, numbers, and colors!
My one year old love's trains and especially Thomas the train!
Ryanwithballard@hotmail.com
we are Thomas fans over here too- we'd love this game :)
Our kiddies are starting to sound words out and anything Thomas will add that extra incentive! :)
My son, Casey, would love this because he is obsessed with ALL THINGS TRAIN!!!
My boys love anything and everything that involves Thomas. My alomst 3 yr old will really love this, since he's just starting to get into playing games.
slpwriting at gmail dot com
My daughter loves Thomas! So this game will definitely be a hit!
Ethan loves games- this one is a little older than what he usually plays, but he's getting bored of his baby games!
adorablyconfused at hotmail dot com
My son loves Thomas and this would be a wonderful early bday gift.
actsm AT hotmail DOT com
My boys love trains. This game would be so fun to play with them. Our oldest is 4.5 and is loving the new game playing phase he is in! Thanks for the chance.
we love love thomas and all trains at our house! please enter us. thanks!
he'll love this. he is a big thomas the train fan
great giveaway! i hope i'm the lucky winner!
My 5 yr old and 3 yr old both love Thomas! They would love this!
jls_wss2003 at yahoo dot com
my son just loves Thomas and he is only 9 months!
I saw this and HAD to enter because my godson is in LOVE with everything Thomas!! He has been since he was tiny! I didn't know this game was out there!
~melody~
melody (at) penniesinmypocket (dot) net
My son loves Thomas, and he'd love this! Thanks for the giveaway
My son loves all things Thomas -- he's a huge fan and would love the game :-)
vmlay@artsci.wustl.edu
My daughter loves Thomas and would love to play this with her friends.
Thank you!
art and nature *at* juno [dot] com
I have twin 3 year olds who adore Thomas. And they are always begging me to play games with them. I think they would really like it!
MY little Zac is 3 and of course he loves Thomas, but our family is also BIG into playing games together for family night. We'd lvoe this to add to our collection. Thanks!
efuson_2000 at yahoo dot com
We have 3 girls and then #4 was a boy, so we have tons of girly stuff. He would love this Thomas game!
sj3girls AT hotmail DOT com
Please enter me for the games. Thanks for the opportunity.
My son is ALL ABOUT Thomas...this is totally up his alley!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
My child will like this game because he LOVES anything THOMAS! ;)
readingtoknow (at) gmail (dot) com
My son adores Thomas the train and would love this!
My adorable nephew loves trains. His dad is a railroad engineer! Briarpatch has such a wonderful assortment of fun games. Please enter me in your drawing. I really appreciate it! Thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
My daughter likes Thomas the Train. She has a DVD of Thomas that we bought her used from GameStop. I wasn't sure if she would like it, but the DVDs were buy 2 get 3 free and I couldn't find anything else for the third free one.
My son is obssessed with Thomas. He is starting to get into games too. Thanks!
Mesargent813@yahoo.com
My son is obsessed with Thomas. He is starting to get into games too. Thanks!
Mesargent813@yahoo.com
Ethan loves Thomas the Tank Engine. He knows all the characters.
My Grandson luvs Thomas! This would be great..learning while having Fun!
Thanks :)
My godson is a Thomas fanatic and I would love to gift him with this for Christmas!!! He thinks all trains are Thomas!!!
sherri419 at gmail dot com
I have a friend whose kids would love this. She has two boys who watch Thomas.
the_other_alice_(at)yahoo.com
My nephew loves ALL things Thomas
my boys love thomas and games- great combo! daisy_collections(at)yahoo(dot)com
My son loves anything with Thomas the train...he even has Thomas underwear lol. And he's just now starting to like games too.
My sons both love Thomas the Train!! This game would be perfect for them!
Thank you for the great giveaway!
kerin0874 (at) yahoo (dot) com
My son is into Thomas and is just starting to play games. This would be perfect for him and would help him with counting and matching. And it looks like it would be fun for the adult too!
Thanks for entering me!
Jennifer
jhayes0611(at)yahoo(dot)com
Looks like a lot of fun!
-Lisa
My kids would love this game because they love Thomas the Tank Engine and trains...esp. my boys.
websurfergirl19 AT hotmail DOT com
My son loves trains and is learning to count, so this would be great for him.
My son has been a Thomas and friends fan since he turned 2 and would love to play this game!
treflea4 at gmail dot com
My boys love Thomas and they LOVE games!
This contest is now closed.
Congrats to Elizabeth F. for winning this fab contest!
Elizabeth F. said...
MY little Zac is 3 and of course he loves Thomas, but our family is also BIG into playing games together for family night. We'd love this to add to our collection. Thanks!
efuson_2000 at yahoo dot com
Thank you all for entering in this fab contest. :)
I am soooo excited about winning this one for my little boy. I just emailed you my address so if you don't get it check your spam or let me know! Thanks a bunch for hosting this giveaway and so many other great ones as well!!
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