Talicor Totika

by TaliCor

Product Features

• A game of fun, skill and communication
• Players ask questions focused on building self-esteem
• Strengthens social skills
• Communication game
• 2 or more players

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 3 x 10.5 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000JVWPL2
• Item model number: 4102403
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,178 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Totika is a wood stacking game like no other. While trying to keep the stack from falling over, players draw cards and answer questions to promote personal growth, self-esteem and life skills.  Totika comes with the self-esteem question deck.

Product Description

Totika, a Maori word meaning "well balanced," is a wood block stacking game unlike any other. As players pull blocks from the stack, being careful not to let it topple, they ask each other questions that focus on building self-esteem, social skills and coping strategies. As they concentrate on removing the blocks, players tend to relax, allowing them to open up and talk more freely with one another. Playing Totika will encourage people of all ages to set and achieve goals, motivate themselves, identify strong role models and form healthy relationships. Totika includes the Self-Esteem deck of questions but may be played with any card deck made by Open Spaces, LLC. Measures 3.25" x 10.5" x 3.13".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clinician loves this game, March 19, 2008

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J. L. Hadden "bookaholic" (Kenai, AK, USA) - See all my reviews
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= 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: Talicor Totika (Toy)

I use this game in counseling sessions with adolscents and adults. The game engages them in the process and the cards provide useful questions to help them explore a variety of topics. I bought all the additional sets of cards available and have found the Teen-Adult set to be the most enjoyable. In addition, the questions are not so "therapeutic" that it would exclude families from playing. The Self-Esteem card deck would be a good conversation starter for talking with your children. I highly recommend this product.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Therapists, Counselors and Families, June 12, 2008

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J. Parson (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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= 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: Talicor Totika (Toy)

I purchased this game to use with children and their parents or siblings during home-based social work services. It is a great tool. It is much like the "Jenga" game in building a tower and removing individual blocks, but it differs in that there are several optional decks of cards with questions that are asked during each person's turn. The card decks can emphasize things like self esteem and social skills. I've used it with one of my families so far and even the adults had fun. Most important was the way family members were learning from each other about their perspectives and experiences. Of course, the fact that I was there to hear their responses helped me to gain more insight about how to help the family or an individual child. Well worth the money to me. It would also be great just to use with your own family. It opens up conversation and creates lots of opportunities for laughter.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good for 3-5 graders, November 29, 2008

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

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This review is from: Talicor Totika (Toy)

I use this as part of the counseling lesson with 3-5 graders--they are more willing to open up and share feelings and thoughts when they control the color they pick and then can read the question. It isn't something you'd use weekly but use 1-2 times a month for 15 minutes as part of the counseling lesson.