Nintendo Family Fun and Stuff: Outdoor Challenge & Mystery Giveaway - Helping your kids lead an active life and fuel their imagination, too!

[WE HAVE A WINNER - Congratulations, Shilo!!!]

Outdoor Challenge is scheduled to release, tomorrow (September 10) and is good for 1-2 players.

Using a specially-designed mat and the Wii Remote, players compete in over a dozen single and multi-player events like river rafting, mine-cart adventure, log jumping and more.

Grab a towel, kids - oh, you should also stick around for an extra review and DS game giveaway - this virtual ride into the great outdoors is about to get...um...really, sweaty!

It was a dark and stormy night - yeah, we get that a lot here in Jersey - but, the youngest members of my family didn't seem to mind.

You see, we had just received the new Active Life Outdoor Challenge from Nintendo and - although, the kids were stuck inside - I was surprised that they both still managed to get a little wet.

"Phew, my legs are tired and I need a drink of water!"

Sometimes, getting my kids off the couch is a real challenge - although, getting a Wii really, really DOES help - they just couldn't help but get into the swing of Outdoor Challenge.

Even my oldest daughter (she's 14) found an excuse to ignore the laundry and try her hand (and feet) at rising to the challenge of trying to get both of her feet to move, at the same time and stomp a couple of moles, without falling on her backside, just like her Momma.

[Note:  No animals were hurt in the making of this review and you won't find any pictures of me, either, thankyouverymuch!]

So, what else does it help the kids do, besides get active and perhaps ignore a couple of their chores...I mean?

• Gameplay Variety - Play over a dozen fast-paced games, alone or with friends, that get players' whole bodies into the action.
• Intuitive Gameplay - Simple controls allow for quick pick up and play.  Great for parties!
• Play Together - With both competitive and co-operative challenges.
• Mii Support - Play as your Mii from the very beginning.
• Track Character's Fitness Progress - See your character's body change according to how you play.
• Tremendous Replay Value - Over a dozen games, each with multiple levels of play:  river rafting, mini-cart adventure, log jumping, see-saw, jump rope, water trampoline, to name a few.
• Other Features - Includes training mode to work different body parts and synchronization gauge to check the level of team work in cooperative play.
• The Active Life Mat - The specially-designed mat is bundled with the game so you can jump straight into the action.

I mean - I've jumped better rope here, than in real life - parents should find this game fun, too!

(Retail Value:  $59.99)

FIND IT HERE: Retailer Listing at Nintendo.com

Still finding it hard to get your kids off the couch?

[shrugs]

If you can't beat them - seriously, that would be bad - reach for a Nintendo DS and wrack their brains, instead!

Nintendo has also launched their new Mystery Case Files:  MillioinHeir this week - there's a really cool game demo on Nintendo's site - and we just happened to have one, too!

Want it?

One of our readers will receive the new Mystery Case Files:  MillionHeir for Nintendo DS!

(Retail Value:  $19.99)

Comments

[Nicole (SAHM Ramblings)]

1.

I'll have to look into that game. We thought the girls would enjoy one of the dance revolution type games but the pads are all too spread out for their tiny legs. Maybe this would be a nice Christmas present for them!

[stacy]

2.

This reminds me of a computer game that we played as kids, Mystery in the Museum...or something like that! I bet my nephew would just love this!

[Julie Maloney]

3.

I adore the wii. We are starting a Wii Family bowling league in my cul de sac, each family a team. Should be great once it's too cold to play outside, keep us all active and together where its cozy and warm :)

[rebecca]

4.

I'm a WII fan - I love that people keep active with it. Thanks for teh contest.

[david]

5.

Great giveaway - WII would like to play,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[Roberta]

6.

What a great game - my son loves the WII and I love that all the family get involved. Great give away. Thank you much.

[Noreen]

7.

the wii game looks like so much fun as does the new ds game, I like mysteries

[bunny (3)]

8.

Cool game! I'd love to win this for my cousin! Thanks!

[sena (3)]

9.

Awesome game! I'd love to play it!! Thanks! :D

http://sena91.blogspot.com/2008/09/win-mystery-case-files-millionheir-for.html

[olene mccoy]

10.

This game sounds like fun, would give it to grandchild to use with their ds i bought them last christmas. olene

[Betsy]

11.

My kids would enjoy this game! I would love to have a Wii!

[Gina]

12.

The Wii game looks awesome, we love our Wii Fit but this looks much more fun for indoor exercise. My kids enjoy the mystery games on the computer, I think they would love the DS game.

[hetal g]

13.

my DD would love it.

herry123_us@live.com

[Peter]

14.

Hair problem? Getting older, male - enough said.... :)

Good review of the Wii game, though. I'll keep my eyes out for it.

[sarag]

15.

Hair type and problem? I'm pregnant... so I pretty much get what I get right now! This game looks fun - I'm sure my son would enjoy it, and I can use the exercise too!

[Abby]

16.

I would love to win this for a birthday present for my daughter!

[mannequin]

17.

Specific hair type and problem? Oh well...
My hair is long, thick and tangly; gotta use tons of conditioner.
Both of these games look quite cool; I've got a DS addict here they needs his supply.

Thanks for the chance of making a child with less than 30 games happy.

[melanie]

18.

I love our wii, we bought it around christmas last year and we have had so much fun as a family playing it. My son just got a DS, I would love this game to play while he is in school. ;P

http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
http://melaniescrafts.etsy.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com

[Mama Zen]

19.

My specific hair type problem? Getting my daughter to let me fix her hair! Sure, it's not my hair, but it's definitely my problem!

[Liz@thisfullhouse.com]

20.

Dear Readers:

You do NOT have to tell me your hair type, or problem - I accidentally left that part in about the comments from our last giveaway for Suave - thank you and good luck!

Love,

I.M.A. Major Dork!

[Shilo Beedy (3)]

21.

This game would make a great Christmas gift for my daughter.

[Alice Hansen]

22.

Wii is the best - thank you so much for the chance!

[Cindi]

23.

Sounds like fun to me. My youngest son thrives on mystery games! Please enter me in your drawing. I appreciate it! Thanks, Cindi

[sarah b]

24.

looks like a fun game for the kids...and me. :)

[Melissa V]

25.

this game looks really fun! my family would love to play it!

[rockle]

26.

A jump-roping VIDEO GAME? Man, I am SO THERE.

[Kimberly]

27.

This looks like a fun game. My kids would love this. It would make a great holiday gift too.

Thanks for the fun giveaway!

[Layla]

28.

Great review, glad to hear that no animals were hurt:) I think my son would really like the Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir.
laylarenee[at]cfl.rr.com

[Anne L.]

29.

Looks like fun. I might actually stand a chance against the kids with this one.

[Cathy]

30.

If I win it, will my children let me play it? A little?

[Ana]

31.

I'd love to win it. How fun.

[Stacy]

32.

I played the Nancy Drew on Ds, so this would be fun.

[Pat Connors]

33.

These would be fun for our family. Thanks for the contest.

risanjax@metrocast.net

[Bebemiqui]

34.

My daughter loves mysteries, count me in!
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

[Rachel D]

35.

This would make the perfect birthday gift for my nephew. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Linda2000]

36.

I think that my son would really enjoy this game.

[Michelle J]

37.

The game looks like fun for everyone in the family.

[Ann]

38.

I would love to win this for my kids (and also a little bit for myself). It looks like a great, fun game to play. Thanks for the giveaway!

[Jessica C]

39.

This look so fun.

[Chrysa]

40.

This looks like a really fun game!

[Claudia]

41.

Wii would love to win :) thanks!

[Janet F (3)]

42.

I would love to win this fun game!

Thank you!

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

[Kathy Conley]

43.

What fantastic games - these would be fun!

[Tamara Bennington]

44.

My children's Nintendo DS systems have been a life saver for us when traveling they just love playing theirs. Wii who doesn't love the Wii. Great game formats for al ages.

[rebeccaaaa. < 3]

45.

hheey,
sounds like a fun game.
ive played games like it on the computer.
please enter me in the drawing. :)(L)

[Ilissa H.]

46.

Looks like a fun game. Thanks for the chance.

[AnneMarie D.]

47.

My daughters love solving mysteries, they have done all the Nancy Drew PC games. They have DS and Wii and would love a new game like this!!

[Geri]

48.

My hair is- oh, wait, haha. Anyway, both games look awesome but the mystery game looks really intriguing.
I blogged about it too:
agathacraxie.blogspot.com/2008/09/check-this-out.html

[kerri]

49.

i LOVE THE WII THIS IS SO GREAT TO COME UP WITH A GAME LIKE THAT MY KIDS WOULD LOVE IT AND THE DS GAMES ARE SO FUN THEY BOTH SOUND TRULY GREAT

[lorene]

50.

my 8 year old would go crazy for this, thanks

[Sandra Williams]

51.

I would love to try this item

[Amy]

52.

These look like soo much fun. I would love to win!

[Barbara Baker]

53.

Sorry about that last empty post. I went to comment and it just submitted (don't know what happened).

Anyways, I would love to try the game, please disregard the last post and count me in for the giveaway with this post...pretty, pretty please!!!!

Thanks!

[Nancy]

54.

What a fun and creative game! Thanks for the chance to win one!

[Cathy Kent]

55.

We just bought a Wii console from Target and I'll cross my fingers to win this one (it would be our first wii game).

[Diana Corlett]

56.

I have no doubt I'd easily find takers amongst my grandchildren for this great prize! Thanks for the opportunity!

dlcwin[at]gmail[dot]com

[Teresa Hoyt]

57.

This game looks great! Now maybe old mom(that would be me)could have something that she would enjoy playing! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Daniel M]

58.

looks like a good one

[Michele]

59.

I'd love to win this for my niece and nephew!! I think mystery games are fun and are a good way to get the brain working!! :-)

Thanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com

[Brooke]

60.

Cool giveaway!

[Betty Shoemaker]

61.

I have A DS and would love eto have this game. It would be a perfect gift for my hubby

[sandra]

62.

sounds like fun!

[kathy pease]

63.

PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY :)