It can be used both indoors and outdoors, you just need a big enough indoor area for them to use while jumping. Although we’ve had very mild weather for October, the game is a good way to keep them busy active when it’s wet and miserable outside. Staying active is important for everyone, but it is especially important for children and teenagers. Not only does it help improve physical health, but it can also improve mental well-being. Staying active can increase movement, balance, co-ordination and reaction time, as well as social skills, self esteem and confidence. It is also a great way to prevent childhood obesity. There's also a range of Tom Gates items, including games, puzzles and greeting cards at major retailers.⁠ Challenge – Things really heat up here and as you jump the speed increases a little bit more each time. Ethan kept saying Who will be crowned the “ Ultimate Jump It – Wipeout winner?” like he was on the TV Show and they even debated if they need a winners medal. My kids don’t do things by halves now a days. What batteries does the Jump It – Wipeout require?

You do need a decent size flat space to play. The instructions suggest at least 2.5 metres squared so this might not be suitable for inside use in all homes (we only have one location in the house with enough space without moving furniture). If you are playing with it outside you need a flat surface so the arm can move freely and to ensure you land safely. The arm is raised a couple of inches off the ground so you could play on grass as long as it has recently been cut.The different settings and modes mean you can adjust this for younger kids to play or ramp it for older kids who really want a challenge. It can be used both indoors and outdoors, you just need a big enough indoor area for them to use while jumping. Although we’ve had very mild weather for October, the game is a good way to keep them busy active when it’s wet and miserable outside. This game requires the players to have a basic level of fitness and coordination to play, although it’s pretty amusing even if you only last a few rounds. Definitely start at the slowest speed and work on building up how long you can last for. The Stay Active Jump-it Wipeout is a musical jump challenge where you try to beat the rotating soft foam jump bar. The aim is to either jump until the time is up or until you Wipeout! Great for competing with family and friends of all ages, Jump-It Wipeout will test your timing, reactions, agility and fitness.

M has been living in his @TheRealTomGates pyjamas recently, and I think he might wear these when his World Book Day dress-up day comes around (the school celebrate with Book Week rather than just Book Day)⁠ Reverse Mode: how good are your reflexes? You’ll need them in reverse mode as the sweep jump bar will randomly change direction. Best to visit by car, nearest stations are 3/4 miles away (Boxhill & Westhumble, Bookham and Dorking)⁠ Even on the slowest mode it’s pretty fast so you need to focus. There are different settings which mean you can change the speed for more of a challenge if you need it. We call them fast, faster and super speed, but on the device they are called L, M and H or low, medium and high. You can also change the maximum duration of the game from 1 minute to 2 or 3 minutes. Finally to mix it up there are 3 different game modes: Normal (N), Challenge (C) and Reverse (R). In the challenge mode the speed gradually increases, in reverse mode the arm briefly stops and then moves in the other direction. You can play on your own or with others and the instructions suggest trying in teams, ‘best of’ or elimination versions.The boys were really excited to be testing out Jump-It Wipeout – it’s right up their street. They love the larger-scale version of this at our local trampoline park, so being able to have their own version is a dream come true. Reverse – The jump bar will change direction from time to time to keep you on your toes and to create an even harder challenge.

The unit talks to you at points in the game and it also plays music, but we found this a little bit muffled on our carpet and we were generally too focused on the game to listen. The beat of the music probably helps you find a rhythm if you listen though. Great for competing with family and friends of all ages, Jump-It Wipeout will test your timing, reactions, agility and fitness. Jump-It Wipeout is a great game that has provided so much fun for the boys and their friends. They have both loved competing to see who can outjump the foam bar. It’s kept them away from screens over half-term, which is always a good thing.AD] As Stay Active Ambassadors, the boys have been testing out another one of @CharacterToys products this month. We took M there for his birthday and he was heaven. He spent his time running around not knowing what to look at first. DISCLAIMER: This item has been gifted to us but our opinions do not reflect on the products company, or the thoughts of any social media companies we have shared this review on. Jump-It Wipeout consists of a sweep arm which is rotated by a central motorised unit. The aim is to jump, skip or hop over the arm as it comes round and avoid being ‘wiped out’.

As soon as the arm hits you the game stops. Even on the fastest speed it doesn’t hurt because the arm is covered in pool noodle type material. The way the arm is attached to the unit means it is easy to remove for storage, but it also means that if you accidentally land on the arm it will disconnect and shouldn’t be damaged. Challenge Mode - Things begin to heat up, as you jump the sweep jump bar speed increases faster and faster!A lot of fun, the Jump-It Wipe-Out had us big kids laughing and the kids squealing in delight. And trust me, after 20 minutes jumping over that bar, your legs and bum will feel it!