Pumpazing action game from Drumond Park

Frida and her friends were excited when I told them we were going to try a new game.  The very name, Pumpazing caused a few giggles, and the brightly coloured box was opened with enthusiasm.

Pumpazing is an action game from Drumond Park with a rrp of £19.99.  The game is said to be developed for pre-schoolers and above and with that in mind is simple to operate.  There are four coloured heads that are placed on the top of the Zingy, and in a pass-the parcel style approach each child gets to pump the Zing’s arms as fast as they can until Zingy shouts “zing” or “boing” as one of the Zingers comes flying off. 

The next player then pumps as fast as they can. If Zingy says “uh oh” as the Zinger shoots across the room then that player is out (okay you try tell a four year old they are out before a game has started).

We played a few rounds of the game, and once Frida and her friends had worked out was happening they got bored. The first time the head when zinging off they did laugh, but also got frustrated if they had to pump for too long for something to happen. 

There is a longer version of the game involving little cards for older children, but as Pumpazing is limited to “shooting” off “zinger heads” by pumping arms on the zinger I am not sure it would hold the attention of slighter older children.

Personally, I would find paying almost £20 for this game too much. I can see perhaps the value of having it at a picnic, on the beach or just for a party, but as there is no skill involved or learning, I cannot see it been played with again and again.

Fun initially, but not engaging over the long term!

PWT rating:♥♥♥♥♥

Hazel rated this 2.5 but as we don't include half hearts we've been generous and given it three.

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