Meet Swinxs
If you are looking for something a little different for the holidays this year, this portable “pod” helps up to 10 kids play physical, creative and educational games at home or on the go. It recognizes players through the use of colorful wristbands that communicate with the unit and track scores and profiles. Unlike the Wii, which also allows for some physical play, the Swinx doesn’t use a screen to create the game atmosphere.
Games can be downloaded for free from Swinx.com and are divided by age and type from traditional hide-and-seek to educational quizzes and adventure games and races.
The Swinx was named 2009 Game of the Year from Creative Child Magazine. The unit costs $150 and comes with 4 wristbands, a USB cable, an adaptor and 10 pre-installed games.
