Cranium Balloon Lagoon

by Cranium

Product Features

• Games are packed with giggly fun and last about 15 minutes, perfect for young attention spans (reading not required)
• It's the only game for young children that combines four unique activities that provide a mix of cognitive and physical challenges
• Kids practice letter recognition, counting, matching, and more while also sharpening basic motor skills
• Game includes board, musical merry-go-round timer, (4) carnival games, (4) player movers, scoring balloons and a balloon bag

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 12.5 x 16.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001NE85Y
• Item model number: 103050000.100E
• Our recommended age: 5 - 7 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 years and up
• Batteries: 3 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,095 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Cranium Balloon Lagoon (2004 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Gold Level Best Toy Award) gets kids thinking, matching, flipping, and fishing at a carnival rich with imaginative illustrations, a lively musical merry-go-round, and colorful, three-dimensional activities.

Product Description

Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, step right up to Balloon Lagoon, the amazing 4-in-1 carnival game created especially for kids. Players giggle with delight as they race to complete each fun-filled carnival activity before the merry-go-round music comes to an end. Kids fish for letters at Letter Lake, match tasty treats at Snack Hut, spin a picture puzzle at Tumble Tides, and flip frogs back home at Frog Pond. Every catch, roll, spin, or flip is a chance to cheer and get more balloons. The first player to collect 15 balloons is the winner! Each game lasts about 15 minutes, but kids will want to play again and again!

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great game for all, October 24, 2004

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nh mom "nhonlinemom" (Portsmouth, NH USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Cranium Balloon Lagoon (Toy)

We're not big game folks, but this one is well made and fun. each turn you spin the wheel to determine your challenge. press the timer and do the challenge. when the timer stops, you recieve one balloon for each challenge won. my son got this for his fourth birthday and can play it easily. seven year old friend loved it too. you'll be happy with this game.

76 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captures the fun of a carnival, November 17, 2004

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NYer family (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Cranium Balloon Lagoon (Toy)

A great game for the family--especially with mixed ages. My 4 yr old, 9 yr. old and I all enjoy playing and have an equal chance of winning. THe other day, I had to pull away two 9 year olds from playing it. Great design and graphics. It sounds like a cliche, but it's FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fun for 3 year olds, too, November 16, 2004

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Lila Hope "lilaetc" (Palo Alto, CA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Cranium Balloon Lagoon (Toy)

I agree with the other reviewers on how much fun 5 year olds can have with this game. Just wanted to add that my 3.5 year old loves it, too. She plays by herself without the timer for half an hour at a time. The challenge is much reduced if the time pressure is gone, and therefore the game is no longer frustrating for younger kids. When she plays with her almost 5 year old sister she is given "double allowance" for time to complete the tasks and she actually managed to win some games. The game is not that "academic" but then not all games need to be. Instead, it trains coordination and quick responses. It does have many small pieces to lose, but then, it may be used as an example to teach children to be mindful about their toys.