Tuesday, August 9, 2011

"Survivor" for kids? (And a fun giveaway)

Photo on 2011-08-09 at 13.06
MomSelect and  Time Island recently asked me to check out the new website for kids, Time Island. They also sent me a fun package with bracelets, tattoos, a bandana and a backpack, all with a "survivor" "Time Island" theme. (Keep reading for your chance to win a similar package).

Time Island "fishing" game
Time Island barren hut
Initial Hut
What exactly IS Time Island?
  • A "Community" oriented game, where kids create a player who is trying to "survive" on Time Island. 
  • They need to be cared for (Food, Hygiene, Clean hut~ important concepts! ;) )
  • They can "improve" their living situation by playing games and earning currency to purchase items for their huts. 
  • The children can invite others to be a part of their "Tribe", where they can play games together and chat. This is an introduction  to "Social Media" in a safer environment. Rules are in place to protect your child, and you can opt to keep their social activity set to "Limited chat" option


Here's a little video that will give you more information.
As with many BETA programs, there are limitations to playing on Time Island. There are games that are difficult to figure out exactly "how" to play. There are games that seem "Required" but frustrating, as one can't go far enough to "Earn" the object needed, due to this being the Beta version.

However, there are some neat aspects: Graphics are nice, tribe option is interesting, and there are some unique games. Once some of the "Bugs" are figured out, this should be a fun option for computer-time play.

If you are interested in checking it out, please use our link (the mom/child team who drives the most traffic to Time Island will receive a gift).

Now~ on to the giveaway~
The fine folks at Time Island and MomSelect are going to send the winner of my giveaway a fun package similar to ours (pictured at the top of this post)

The details~ Update~ I am extending the entry period to August 22, 11:59 EST, as I had a question for the sponsor (International entries allowed, or not). I will keep it open until I hear back.
Giveaway ends on August 19, 11:59pm EST

Mandatory entry:
  • Tell me how you heard about this giveaway
Optional entries~
  • Follow my blog via GFC (Left sidebar)
  • Visit the Time Island website and leave me a comment telling something you learned there. 
  • Tweet about this giveaway~ including the following information: Visit @acornsofgold to enter #giveaway (Ends 8/19) for a #timeisland #funpack http://acornsnuggetsofgold.blogspot.com/ and leave me a comment with the link to your tweet (Can be done once daily)
  • "like" the Time Island Facebook fan page and write a comment on their wall(leave me a comment here with a link to your FB comment)
  • "like" my Facebook Fan Page  and leave me a comment here.
  • Join me via Blog Frog (Right sidebar)
Alright that sounds about right~ 
Thank you once again to Momselect and Time Island for the fun package, and the introduction to the Time Island website. All viewpoints in this review are my own.

Blessings~

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