Vikings of the Northern Lights – The New Way to Play Freeze Tag
Vikings race to collect the glowing gems and return them to the scepter while Ice Dragons try to freeze tag all the players. Designed for both sun and snow, this group game inspires imagination and brings players together for active excitement. It also can be used for pretend play and costumes. Includes one medieval scepter and five glowing gems.
Ages: 8+
Number of Players: 4-10
Batteries: Included and replaceable
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Jennifer F. –
My kids LOVE this game! It gets them and their friends off screens and active! They have played by the written rules but it’s also been fun to see them come up with new ways to play too! If you run into any issues, like a broken piece, Starlux has AMAZING customer service, seriously the best! I highly recommend this game and can’t wait to check out more!!
Bubbalou –
Grandkids love it. Gives parents a break too .
Diane –
I really like that you can play the game and make up your own game as well
Marty F. –
I can’t say enough good things about the Ultimate Freeze Tag Game! It’s been a huge hit in our neighborhood. The kids are obsessed, and it gets them running around and having a blast. When one of our pieces went missing, the company sent a free replacement right away—amazing customer service! Highly recommend this game for endless outdoor fun!
Mandy W. –
I bought this for my kids to play while camping. They had a blast! My kids range in age from 8 to 21, so it’s very hard to find things they all enjoy. They’re looking forward to introducing their friends to the game now. My only concern is that the gems can come out of the end pretty easily.
The R. –
I was watching our grandsons for a week and decided to pick up this game for while they were here. It was just the three of us, so we played I hid the gems and they tried to find them. I had to give them 20-40 seconds head start to look for the gems. I am 65 and not as fast but we all were laughing and having such a good time. It was good when their dad got in the game, we all were laughing. We played outside in a small fenced in yard. We tried to play in the house too, but it got a little too crazy running.
Alexandria –
This game is awesome! Even in thr winter!The customer service is ridiculous fast and helpful.We play this game frequently and are excited for summer so we can play at night.
Cindy H. –
Grandkids from 6-12 yrs old all love glow in dark outdoor games, especially when all 8 cousins are together. They had lots of fun over Christmas when the weather was decent. Honestly, don’t know how often it will be played. Hopefully more this summer.
Whitney –
This game is so cute and fun. I do not recommend playing with children under 6 as it was like herding goats… and they just rammed each other. But us adults and non -kindergarteners had a blast
Dan M. –
I love how this game gives you several options for playing so you can modify it to fit everyone. Keeps the kids outside and off screens. Great customer service when a piece needed replacement!
Kailey –
This is an awesome spin on freeze tag. It’s super simple and the glow crystals come pre-lit with batteries so you just slide them into place into the rod during the game. The directions are right on the box. It’s easy enough for younger kids but also entertaining for older ones.
Barefootbrinlie –
I’ve been missing night games so this was the perfect find! (Especially paired with their other night games). The kids did get somewhat frustrated trying to place the lights back onto the “rod” and didn’t love getting tagged with the rod, but other than that they loved it!!
Jarrod C. –
It was a great game with quality parts, incredible product form an incredible company!
Sara –
My kiddos got this as a Christmas gift and 6 months later they still pick it up to play with. They haven’t used all the features or the app, so I do not have any feedback on that. They have fun just hiding the “gems” and finding them on teams. It has some cool details and is a simple concept for kiddos to have fun with.
Katelin –
My elementary school kids loved the magical feel of this game. So excited to play as summer nights bring warmer weather and later sunsets. Makes me happy to watch.
Linde F. –
If you haven’t noticed, We LOVE STARLUX Games! It keeps my kids active and always thinking of different ways to play with all the games. Sometimes they combine all the games for ultimate excitement.This Septre is so fun. One of my kids hide the glowing gems and then the others run and try to find them before the Trolls get them.My son often pretends he is a King with his Septre. It’s very versatile.The colors are bright and the batteries last for a long time. It is made of good, safe non toxic plastic.
Scott B. –
My kids & their friends had fun with it! They liked having teams and hiding & finding gems. They thought it hurt a little to be “unfrozen” since you get tagged with the rod of winter.. but some kids are more rough than others with it. Depends on the kid.The red gem broke off the first time they played with it, so they just didn’t use that one. But the company offers free replacement parts & it was super quick and easy to order that and they ship it right to you for free.The kids all said they would play it again, especially since it’s finally warming up and they like playing night games outside around the neighborhood. Glow in the dark games are fun!!
wwjdctr –
We played this game for our family fun night with our kids and their cousins. We had a blast! It is a fun twist on freeze tag, got the kids moving, and lots of running and giggles. The purple gem was not as bright as the rest, but overall we had no issues. I think it will be a family favorite!
Boymom –
The one con I have is that the gems like to fall out of the staff if it is tipped upside down. We lost one gem for a little while, though thankfully were able to find it. It’s a great take on freeze tag. My kids were playing it with their cousins, and the teams they chose were quite lopsided, young kids against older kids. At first the littles were getting beaten badly and weren’t having fun, but since the kids didn’t want to change teams, they customized the game instead. Each time they found one gem, they were given a special power, which evened it out a lot.
Jaimie G. –
This is unlike any game I’ve ever seen. We have a good chunk of land and lots of trees so it made it more exciting! Very active game, which is great to get the kids out of the house and active! My kids played this over and over. It’s kind of like tag but with a fun twist. The quality and detail is amazing. It’s pretty fun to play in the dark! We love this game!
Susan –
There are so many things to love about this game. The premise of the game is really fun, but the fact that the gems light up (and have batteries that can be changed out) makes it spectacular. The colors are so vibrant in low light and the game is extremely fun to play. I also like that there isn’t a lot of packaging waste and in fact the whole game stores compactly in one piece. As a suggestion, we purchased some wristbands to go along with the game. In lower light, it may not be obvious who is on which team. I got a multi-pack with four colors that were “hot” (pink, orange, red, yellow) and four that were “cool.” There is a lot of flexibility in how you play the game, which I also like. It’s easy to tailor for different situations or different groups of people. I would highly recommend this game and am considering gifting it to several of our friends.
Suzy R. –
We didn’t end up keeping this. Wasn’t really sure how it worked. Instructions were missing.
Megan –
Bought this for the nieces and nephews as a part of their Christmas gifts and the loved it! It was too cold to play outside when we got it, so they played in the house and hit the crystals all around. They thought it was so cool that the gems glowed and it kind of made for a more fun version of hide and seek. Also the adults thought it was a fun game – and if it wasn’t so cold we thought it would be fun to have a few drinks and play outside once the kids went to sleep!
Nita . –
Fun game for a little older kids. My kids had a hard time playing the actual rules but like it’s sister game protectors of the rainbow. It was fun to hide the gems and find them. Both of them wanted to hold take turns holding the rod. We love anything that encourages us to be outside. I could see this being a fun game with kids in neighborhood or over for a play date.
Stephanie –
This game was a hit with my kids! As soon as the box arrived they unboxed it, figured out the instructions and ran outside to play. It was so fun they got all the neighbor kids out playing with them. Now whenever their friends come over, they get another group game going. It’s so great seeing them have the fun outdoors like we did as kids!
J –
My family really enjoyed this game and we had a great work out at the same time. We were laughing and having a good time with ages ranging from 8 to 65. Very exciting game.
Solomon L. –
Finally got a dry weather day to play. Kids loved it! Especially as it got darker, every viking wanted to be the rod bearer because it looks so cool with the light crystals on. Though very cool looking, important to tell vikings ahead of time to tag lightly with the hard plastic rod. Highly recommended
SilverBBs –
We played this with 6 kids but I think it would’ve been more fun with probably 10. Fun activity for a family reunion or bday party. Someone else mentioned this, but we also made a safe space so the kids could catch their breath every so often so it wasn’t constant running. But they all enjoyed it! I love the artistic detail that went into the game and box!
Jenny C. –
I don’t normally write reviews but I had to make the effort for this one as it succeeded in getting my son and all his friends out to play and away from their screens for a couple of hours. They quickly grasped the rules adding a few of their own and played the game twice before unfortunately breaking one of the gems as they threw the rod from one person to another. As it had smashed into pieces I checked the website and was amazed to see they actually offered spare parts. I then re read it and found it was only in the US. On the off-chance they had European suppliers I wrote via the contacts page and received a reply within minutes offering me 3 options to replace. I have to say the customer service was amazing and most unexpected these days! Well done and would highly recommend!
Becca –
This is such a fun take on freeze tag. It has it’s own names for the different teams (the Vikings and the Ice Dragons) and each team has different challenges. The Vikings are trying to gather up the crystals (which light up- super fun!) and put them into the Rod of Winter (it is the wand and the crystals slide into the top of it). The Ice Dragons are trying to tag the Vikings and freeze them all before they are able to attach all of the crystals to the wand. We played this as a family and had so much fun. This game would work better with a bigger group and area because you scatter the crystals and have to run around to pick them up. I can’t wait to have the kids in the neighborhood come and play with us! The fun things about this too is that the crystals light up so this can be a fun summer night game. For sure worth the money. Such a creative spin on the game of freeze tag.
Customer –
This is the coolest looking toy! It has a marvel vibe, but could also be Anna/Elsa Nordic vibes. My kids couldn’t wait to open and play this game just based in the way it looks. Since we didn’t have a big group of kids, I (an adult) played as the freeze tagger while the 4 kids ran around trying to get the gems and unfreezing each other when I tagged the kids. We all had a blast and I love that my kiddos got to run around and play outside in the winter.The product seems really sturdy, so I don’t know if past reviews that mentioned broken sceptors were from a previous manufacturing batch, or what.We will play again and again!
Customer –
My son received Vikings of the Northern Lights for Christmas. Today we took it to the park to play with friends, 3-4 players this time around. Laughing and running becomes very hard when you aren’t in shape, this game will fix that if we keep playing, everyone was worn out. Very light weight, I was nervous that it would break when the kids threw to get away from the ice dragon, it held up this time. I will be adding other Starlux games to our wish list. Update: We have always had a blast playing this game. When we took it camping with us, we lost a gem. I was able to get a replacement easily, within a week. Starlux went above and beyond to keep us playing. I will be purchasing more products from Starlux.
Customer –
So much fun playing this with my children and my parents. Great exercise and fantastic twist on freeze tag. Lovely for getting outside and obtaining some fresh air. Good for team spirit and having lots of fun. We split into two teams and everyone was able to play from 4 years up to 62! A perfect family friendly game for anyone who needs to get outside and play with the children and forget their woes!
C A. –
This is a Christmas presentfor 7 year old so not used properly however, upon checking it is very light to hold and cheap looking so unsure how long this will last. On a positive note it does work and each colour individually lights up when switched on. Should be fun to play with.
LTenney77 –
We love outdoor games and are always looking for ways to keep the kids active. We brought this camping with several other families and the kids loved it. I love that the games “adjusts” to whatever size group you have so we had a large group one night and a smaller group the next night and the game was perfect both nights. Its also great that it is compact and easy to pack for camping or day trips to the park or beach. It is just the wand and the gems that attach/store on it. Perfect! Finally, their customer service was awesome! They went above and beyond to help us with our issue. I don’t write a lot of reviews, because I just don’t have the time. But in this case, I felt like I needed to make the time.
Matthew S. –
Got this for my son and we love it. We hide the gems around the house and he goes around and finds them, he also thinks it’s fun hiding them and making us find them. It will be fun to play outside too when the weather is warmer.
Toni C. –
Was a fun winter outside game!
Customer –
We love it. Great using as the game outlined, but we also find ways to turn some of the games I played growing up with a new glowing upgrade. The customer service (I ordered extra parts) is amazing and unlike anything you find with other toy brands.
Alli402 –
This is a cute and unique game. The wand does feel very light and cheap but hasn’t fallen apart yet. Two of the gems fell apart within 30 minutes of opening the game. The screws just seemed too short and the flat, back side fell off. I emailed the company and got an IMMEDIATE response. I mean, late in evening. They instructed me on how to receive replacements and I got them ordered in minutes. Free replacements were shipped within 2 days and I received them right away. I am VERY impressed and that, in itself, has made me respect the company. I will definitely look into some of their other games. My son is 6 and loves the game, even though he hasn’t played it the way the instructions say to. He uses for all sorts of make-believe play. He’s even snuck the gems to school to show his friends. Definitely a great purchase!
Pamela G. –
Kids liked
Sandi –
Not the quality I expected
Amanda –
We haven’t actually played the game suggested but my 3 kids have just had fun hiding the glowing gems around the house for each other. Can’t wait to try it outside in the snow.
BroMom –
My kids love it!!!Ours came with a gemstone that was broken. I called the customer service phone# in the box. They couldn’t have been nicer, and immediately shipped out replacement!
J D. –
Gift for grandson & he loved it! Waving it around vigorously however it would lose a gem or two. Need to have extra batteries on hand since he uses it soooo much! Great fun!
Serenity S. –
We had one snap open and another start blinking like battery is low. Sounds like a connection is lose. I shook it gently to hear it.Each crystal is made of 2 pieces with very small screws with small threads. The bays you slide the crystals into fits snugly but lands right on a join of the crystals if you miss sightly. Turning the bay into a nut cracker. 50/50 chance that you crack the nut if this happens I’d guess. I saved one but the other is broken.So if you plan to play for multiple rounds, expect crystal decay.Also, tell kids to track where tget hide them unless they are into “kinda win and never play again”. Lights were lighting up snow units buried more than a couple inches or of hole was covered. Chucking into the air into snow gently (not far) might hide mode of your tracks to the position, but might bury deeper than you expect. By round 5 footsteps are everywhere and therefore path to hiding spot isn’t obvious.
Steve G. –
I’m a dad, daughter received as a gift and it’s fun for just 2 but can be played with more.
Sara –
The kids love this toy. It was the focus of the last birthday party we hosted. We didn’t play it like the instructions said, but the kids love making up their own games and hiding and finding the gems.It is pretty cheaply made though and one of the sides of the wand falls out already and will need to be glued. Since the kids love hiding the gems, it would definitely be nice to be able to get extras in case the kids do their job too well. 😉 But still, it was a worthwhile purchase.FYI, the gems are hard plastic and have a tiny switch on the bottom to turn on/off. A couple are already dim but all worked out of the box.
Shanna –
We used it for a birthday party. The kids loved it. But slowly within the day the wand gem holders detached from the wand. They are not broken. Just poor bonding. A tube of super glue will go a long way in allowing the fun to continue.
Amanda T. –
My nephews absolutely loved this game! They had so much fun running around and thought the scepter was really cool. I played with them too and I have to say, I also had a blast! It’s a really fun and easy way to bond with the kids, so definitely worth getting and will love playing again at the Xmas party.
Amanda –
I knew my kids would love this the second that I saw it but I didn’t know they would love it this much! This has hands down made their summer nights so much more fun! Can’t wait to buy more products from this company!!
Nicole –
I was looking for a fun outdoor game for all ages, and I found it! This game is so fun and creative. I love how it really gets us moving and laughing. My kids of every age love to play! Perfect for kids parties, family camping trips or events. I look forward to playing this with a bigger group when we go camping! I like that the gems use those disk batteries, they last a long time.
Sassy –
Bought for my 4 nephews, only down sides the size of batteries and you have to have a small screwdriver to change them. Ended up buying extra batteries ( conveniently on ) and a mini screw driver ( also ) to make sure they could change the batteries. The instructions for play is killing the box so they’ll have to keep it around.
Branden –
Ok this thing is fun. Engage everyone in a freeze tag/easter egg hunt. Indoors or outdoors. Also a roleplay prop or night light. Physically the wand is a bit fragile. So no rough play. But otherwise a great toy.
Jonathan O. –
Such a fun prop to hold. I will say it feels kind of cheap, but fun nonetheless.
melissa j. –
Unique outdoor game for all seasons and all ages
Tori –
Bought this on a whim because I thought it was something Thanos/End Game related. I was wrong but we ended up playing this in the snow with the kids and it was wayyyy more fun than expected! Definitely a pleasant surprise and it gets everyone out of the house! This could be played indoors too though!
Amable J. –
I got this for my nephew as something different from the usual toy cars, board games, and transformers. He and his cousins liked it, but it is a new game concept, so they’re working on it. Lost interest for a couple days, but I’ll get them back on it. It looks like a fun game, but with more people.
vicky –
Des pièces se sont détachées la première soirée que les enfants ont joué avec, sans l’avoir échappé par terre, très décevant.
Cheryl V. –
I got this game for my 3 boys 12,8,5. It was a last minute gift and I was on the fence about weather or not they would like it. I’m happy to report it was a favorite! They love playing out in the yard with this game. It has brought lots of fun during the cold winter. I will say it’s not a great quality it easily falls apart. We have had to glue all the wand pieces back together. The kid wish we could buy replacement jem’s as well. All and all its a fun game that help keeps their imagination going. I would buy this game again.
Ryan F. –
My kids love this game. Got them excited to play outside.
MaMa H. –
Best holiday gift of the 2020 season! Our young teens actually BEGGED to go outside to PLAY… as in, wanted to do something physically ACTIVE during the pandemic with FAMILY… not on screens. The wand and light-up gems were the perfect inspiration for outdoor games. Hooray for Starlux!Note that I’d originally given 4 stars because we had one of the panels holding a gem fall off during normal play. Wow, Starlux Games was SO responsive! They sent a replacement ASAP and have followed up multiple times to confirm. GREAT service… very impressed.
CMG –
Gift
Laura –
The idea behind this is great, and there are many possible ways to play beyond freeze tag. My two are eight and five, so we used this as an Easter egg sort of hunt with the idea of it being a race against a clock to find all the pieces. The kids loved it and played happily outside in the snow with this (and later inside).The gems take CR 1220 button batteries and they are kind of a pain to remove so you will want to make sure the gems aren’t left on. You will also need a very small philips head screwdriver to remove them.The issue with the game comes down to the construction of the rod. Other reviewers have noted that the gems can easily slide out if the rod is tilted the wrong way, and that was our experience too. The kids would find a gem and slide it on only to have it slip off as they ran on to gather the next (see the picture of the kids by the tree with a lost yellow gem in the foreground). It would be nice if there was a child-friendly way to clock the gems in place. However, that is not the issue we had.The rod we had ended up having the plastic parts fall off of the rod (see picture). It should be easy to fix once I find my hot glue gun, but it really shouldn’t have come apart in the first place! This is my reason for the lower rating.
Mich h. –
Lights work. I thought there were 4 stones, but there are 5. Super cute idea for a game. Takes freeze tag to the next level.
Jami L. –
Each crystal has it’s own on and off switch and it fits neatly into the wand – also very cool looking. The game is okay, but needs people to get really into it to make it fun. Not so much for individual play, except to activate the imagination. The crystals do come out easily – and all flew down the stairs when my kiddo swung it around on his way down. The lights are awesome and add a mysterious element to the game. My kiddo is having fun pretending to be a Viking. Overall, I do like the wand and crystals – I will like the game more when my son has friends over to play, but it is a nicely made product that is very sturdy.
catherine y. –
SO FUN!!! my kids (ages 10-17) love this game. it’s easy to learn and it gets them out moving and exercising while having fun! our whole family plays it and we recommend it to all of our friends!
LR66b –
I picked up Vikings of The Northern Lights from Starlux Games for my family to enjoy while we are home quarantining! It’s a really cool wand and you kind of feel like Thor when you get to hoist it! The gems glow brightly and are small enough to hide almost anywhere! We have played by the rules, but we also have had fun making up our own games and side stories to further the adventure. We even played inside in the dark during a power outage and it was really cool! When I first saw the game advertised, I hesitated getting it because at 10 & 12 I thought my kids might be too old for this, but I was wrong! They both love it and so do we! We are looking forward to playing this with more friends someday soon, but for now my family of 4 will continue to enjoy just us! We all consider this another winner from Starlux, we also have their Capture the Flag glow game and have enjoyed that for years!
Kindle C. –
This is a good game. Surprising it holds up pretty well. All the peices are big and easy to hold, find and fun to plug in! Great concept and totally entertains the kids for hours.
Edward Y. –
We love this game! The scepter is so much fun and so bright! Our baby absolutely loves the bright lights. I’m so excited for our younger siblings to play this game, we know they will love it.
Josephine H. –
We love this game, I love the look of it and it’s brightly lit gems and my older kids love how active the game is. Anything involving dragons is a win in our book!
Gear R. –
I ordered this game for my niece and nephew who are 7 and 9 years old and are big fans of Frozen and How to Train Your Dragon. They love the specter and that the gems light up. Their parents like that this is an outdoor game where they can use their imagination and get exercise.They played the game according to the directions a couple of times and then made a game of their own using the scepter. This is an active family game that leads children to use their imagination. I recommend it!
Michael J. –
Starlux Games continues to reinvent tag with a dash of technology. This latest version pits vikings against dragons.Like Starlux’s other games, each “gem” is a different color and is battery powered. Turn on the switch and then hide the gem. Ice dragons play defense while vikings play offense, attempting to place the crystal into the rod of winter. If the dragons freeze-tag all the vikings, they win; if the vikings collect all the gems, they win.Really, the best part of this set is the Rod of Winter, which makes for a great prop and looks nifty with the gems in it. that said, the gems work best at night or in dark conditions indoors, and the gems don’t sit very well in the Rod so be careful when running with it!
Marius D. –
Vikings of the Northern Lights is an action-packed tag game, played best with 3-10 players. The instructions are easy to follow and make for a fun game for everyone, whether you are a kid or an adult looking to have some fun. Inside the box there is a magical medieval scepter and five glow-up gems, the colors being red, blue, green, purple and yellow. And honestly, the scepter looks really cool and gives a powerful feeling when you hold it. The lights in the gems are very bright, while making for long battery life. The kids in our neighborhood have played with these for almost a week and the batteries don’t need to be replaced. This game is great for birthday parties and outdoor events, like camping and backyard play. Also, the best part for me, my kids stopped playing video or shooter games and started playing outside more, made new friends with the kids in the neighborhood while playing with this toy. Definitely a good way to get your kids to get outside and off of technology. One perk of this game is that you can put your own twist on the rules and make your own games with the gems. My kids and their friends played capture the flag with the gems in the dark. The best time to play is at dusk, as the gems are very bright and visible in the dark. We also tried playing in the day and it worked well. You can play pretty much anywhere, we played in the streets of our neighborhood, in the woods, and an empty backyard; all of them were equally fun, but the woods were more challenging as there were more hiding spots. And even with all this play and abuse one big thing that we noticed was that the gems are surprisingly strong and have been dropped and thrown many times and survived, still in great shape, which speaks to the durability. Our only complaint was that in our experience the red gem seemed to slide off easily and fall out, even though the other gems did not (which did not affect our game) Pro’s• Easy to learn• Great for all ages• Gems have good battery life and are very bright• You can play it anywhere• Gems can handle some abuse Con’s• In our experience, the red gem slid off easily and was prone to fall out. This did not affect our game and might be a specific only to the set we receivedOverall, this seems like a great game for the money and it’s loads of fun; I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an outdoor game.
Amanda H. –
What you get: a plastic wand with five different colored lights attached to the top. Each light has a switch on the underside and can be inserted either way, there’s no right-side up. It comes with batteries already installed. The wand looks cool. The surface has a worn metal appearance. But it feels light and hollow like fairly cheap plastic. It does work. The handle is easy to grab and carry and the lights seem secure. If you think you or your kids have the imagination to make a game (or games) out of that, it’s a very nice prop.
Heidi A. –
So this is really a toy with removeable glowing gems that can be used to inspire an Easter Egg style hunt game, outdoors or indoors if you allow that kind of indoor activity which we do. And we all enjoyed it. The jewels come already battery powered and worked well. So far, none have burned out despite being on for quite a while. Everyone of all ages–1.75 years to 74 years old–kept playing with the gems. The toddler really had fun finding these and carried the green around (his favorite color) for quite a while. The jewels are large enough to not be any sort of choking hazard. Overall, a cool looking toy that has entertained us longer than several others have.
William –
My 11yo daughter and three friends created their own game variation for a smaller group indoors and had a blast. They played for hours and then played it again the next night. The game play is clever and simple, which is a perfect start for them to create their own variations.
A.Mom –
The kids are having a blast playing with this toy!!! I’d highly recommend it.It’s fall of 2020, our schools are closed and we’re still heavily social distancing. Like most people, it’s been a boring 8 months already. So this outdoor hide and seek game has been a great addition to our outside fun. It really helped get the kids interested in playing outside again, plus gives them good exercise. This game includes plenty of running around and lots of moving.I think the kids like hiding the gems more than the like finding them, lol. The battery life seems to be good so far and so much more fun to play at night. And the toy feels durable. We all had fun!!! I’m looking forward to buying the kids another Starlux light up toy for xmas this year!
Anonymous –
Such a fun gift for my kids! What I loved most is that it got all four of my kids (ages 5-12) playing together! They’ve been using it inside and out, but really can’t wait to try playing it in the snow! The lights all work great and it was easy for us to figure out. My kids just finished learning about the Vikings and Norway which made this even more fun for them! I might need a few more to give as family Christmas presents!
Mandy M. –
So far this game seems amazing, especially for getting the kids outside during longer hours of darkness. My 8 year old just liked having the brightly colored wand!
Poz –
Really cute game, kids seemed to love it’s great for outdoors!
MJBurroughs –
This is a neat concept for a game. Sort of like a fantasy based Easter egg hunt for the kids who might be outgrowing that sort of thing. The box has everything including the simple to follow rules. Once the game has been mastered the toy itself is really neat and could be used for cosplay or just good old fashioned make-believe. A great gift.
Krystal –
Even though it is starting to get cooler outside, my kids have loved playing this Vikings game. It’s so cool with the staff and how it talks and changes colors. I mean, it’s such an interactive and fun game. They have so much fun running around and play fighting so this was something that just added so much more fun to their playdates. It’s such a cool game and they are loving it.
Lorinda A. –
It is like capture the flag meets freeze tag with no team boundaries. We add a safe base so the small viking kids don’t have to continuously run the entire game. The kids are assigned to offensive or defensive roles in the game and can’t switch back and forth like normal capture the flag. (unless you make up some house rules.) It can make it more boring for some kids and help others focus. Using any glowing piece makes the game way more fun especially in the dark. This product has great quality. They are sturdy pieces that have been thrown and dropped and don’t show any wear. My kids love finding jewles!!! The viking stick is cool for just pretend play!!!! My kids love carrying it around.Con: The viking stick looks SO cool. However, you have to point it gently (which kids don’t do) or the jewels come flying out and unintentionally injure other children.
Deanna K. –
Overall we’ve had a lot of fun with this toy. My 5yr old likes to use it as a staff or sword and play pretend with it. My older two kids have had fun taking turns hiding the glowing gems inside or outside and finding them. They used the gems to play a fun game of Red Light/Green Light at dusk with cousins. My kids haven’t really liked to play the game that came with it however. It’s a version of freeze tag or sharks & minnows. My kids didn’t like that only one team got to use the staff and they found it a little confusing. So instead, they like to play where one person hides the gems and the teams have to race to find as many as they can and put them in the staff before the other team. Kids ten and older might do better with the included game instructions. My kids liked that it lit up and was something different.
Wulfstan –
This add a bunch to the age-old game of tag, in that the “Vikings” are searching for the glowing “gems” and then the other side are tagging them, stopping them.I wish the gems were transparent, looked more like gems, but this is a fun little games for a group of kids.Not to mention they will design their own games around the Sceptre.
Lindsay –
This game is really fun! My kids love playing it in the dark. The light up concept brings a whole new level of fun to family games and encourages kids to get off of video games! We look forward to trying out more games from Starlux Games!
Patti H. –
First of all, the game pieces are fantastic! Each gem lights up individually and slides into the Rod of Winter. My kids couldn’t wait to play, so they invited a few of their friends over and played in our backyard. The instructions were so easy to explain and perfect for our variety of aged kids. The best part was seeing them running around, hiding and chasing and being active and not on screens. It kept them outside and entertained for hours, and the glowing game pieces allowed them to play into the night. Now, they are excited for the first snow so that they can hide the gems and play it in the snow! I’m going to check out the other games that Starlux has to offer.