Friday, February 25, 2011

Synonyms Board Game Review & Giveaway


In our house its family game night every night. As long as homework and chores are done, I always try to find at least an hour to spend playing board games with the kids.  When we play so often its nice to have a variety of games to choose from. When those games are educational as well as fun, that is a bonus that is definitely worth looking into. One of the games I recently came across is called Synonyms, and its the perfect way to teach your children challenging word play while enjoying a fun and fast paced game.

Synonyms is a challenging word game that requires thought and interactive play.  Players race their pawns around the board and the first to collect all the letters of the word "SYNONYM" will be the winner. Each time a player rolls the dice, they will have to choose a card. Once you have selected your card, the timer is set and you will have to think of the designated number of synonyms to the word you choose.  If you succeed, you've earned a letter.  But there is a twist. A competitor can declare a challenge. If they can name more synonyms that you, they can steal your card.


Synonyms comes with more than 400 word cards, making for hours of game play. My kids loved it and I was amazed at the number of words they were able to come up with. While designed for children ages ten and older, my eight year old was able to play with no problems. Its a great way to keep them on their toes. It will especially come in handy in the summer to keep their minds fresh and active. If you have kids or tweens, this is a great game to add to your collection.

One lucky winner is going to receive their own copy of Synonyms. To enter, just visit their website and tell me something you learned. For additional entries you can do any of the following, but you must complete this initial entry first. Any entries that do not follow these guidelines will be deleted.

1) Subscribe to my blog by email
2) Follow my blog on friend connect
3) Blog about this giveaway with a link to New Age Mama and Snyomyms(5 Entries)
4) Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway using the button at the top of this post (Daily)
5) Become my friend on face book  or a fan of New Age Mama on Face Book (one entry each)
6) Grab my main button and tell me where I can find it
7) Follow New Age Mama on Network Blog
8) Follow my author blog on friend connect, twitter, or  face book (one entry each)
9) Post this giveaway on any sweepstakes site, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (1 entry each)
10) Become a fan of Synonyms on face book
11) Follow Synonyms on twitter

This giveaway will end at midnight on  3/16/11 and is open to the US only. The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Thanks again to Synonyms for offering this great prize!


***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. ***

187 comments:

  1. I can buy it at Amazon
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  4. I learned Derek Gaffney is the co-creator of SYNONYMS

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  9. I learned that the company donates part of the sales from the board game to educational organizations and literacy programs. Very cool.
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  12. I'm a fan on FB
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  13. I like Synonyms on FB
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  15. Earn substantial profits by selling Lindergaff products at specially discounted rates. With more profit per item than most other fund-raising drives, you can maximize your fund-raising efforts and sell products that educate and support the arts.

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  17. Lindergaff, LLc Sells 2 books and this game. They are located in San Jose California. They have in many magizines. They offer low cost items to organization to sell. They donate to literary programs.
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  18. I am an email subscriber. I believe I follow your GFC but my son comes down and uses my computer now and then and I can't get his profile off.
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  27. I learned they try to make education fun

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  40. I learned that it's available on Amazon.com
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  43. I learned that Lindergaff donates a portion of the proceeds to educational organizations

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  58. What a cool game! I learned that this company lets you sell this wonderful game at a discounted price as a fund raiser! :)

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  72. I learned that you can buy the game at Amazon.com.
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  80. they also have cookbooks- Dancing Gourmet Cookbook sounds good

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  83. I learned this is available for purchase on amazon.

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  84. I learned that they also do fundraising.
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  94. i learned they make education fun

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  96. That they sell their game on Amazon.

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  97. I learned you can buy the game on Amazon.com.

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  108. I learned that the game is designed for both younger readers and seasoned game enthusiasts.
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  109. i learned they also offer The Nutcracker Sweet book

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  113. I learned that a portion of the sales of Synonyms Game is donated to educational organizations and literacy programs.

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  114. I learned that it's retail price is $29.99.

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  120. I learned that you can buy it on Amazon. I also learned they sell a book called Nutcracker Sweet...a cookbook!

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  122. it was released on Jan 1 2011
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  126. Lindergaff, LLC is proud to donate a portion of the proceeds of the sales of SYNONYMS to educational organizations and literacy programs.

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  132. I learned they try to make education fun and it can be bought on Amazon. The perfect game for me, as an English teacher.
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