What is the Bakugan game? Bakugan is the latest toy craze. It is based on a show on Cartoon Network and is about a game where players roll Bakugan toys onto metal “gate cards” that then transform into monsters that do battle. Think Transformers, Pokemon on steroids and a sprinking of Magic: The Gathering and you’ll get the idea. No surprises as to who’s going to go nuts about it.

Where can I buy Bakugan online? Most large online retailers like Target, Toys’r'Us and Amazon will sell them. Only buy from reputable online retailers or established vendors. There are some fake Bakugan out there so do be careful (Find out how to identify fake bakugan).
Here are two guides to buy Bakugan online.
Buy Bakugan - eBay
Buy Bakugan - Amazon
and some advice on whether it’s worth your time to buy Bakugan online or go trawl the shops.

Who is the Bakugan game aimed at? It’s aimed at 6-12 year old boys. The concept, cartoon and all the marketing is all geared towards this age group and great lengths have been gone to to ensure that the game plays very much like it looks in the cartoon.

Tell me more about the TV series: The series debuted in Japan on TV Tokyo on 5th April 2007, North America in July 2007 and on Cartoon Network on February 24 2008. It also airs in Australia on Network Ten’s Toasted TV and in the UK on the Cartoon Network. (source wikipedia page on bakugan) All the Bakugan toys you see in the series are identical to the ones you buy in the shops.

Tell me more about the Bakugan game: The game itself appears to have sufficient depth to keep this age group more than adequately occupied. It is simple enough for younger players to understand quickly and play, but has enough complexity to keep older players interested. At advanced levels of the Bakugan game, you need strategic thinking, a good memory, quick mental math and good skills at rolling Bakugan to win. If you’re a curious parent, you can find a copy of the Bakugan game rules here

In a nutshell, it essentially entails playing for “Gate cards” by rolling Bakugan marbles onto the cards. When two Bakugan from opposing players stand on the same “Gate card” they fight it out by comparing “G Power” which is adjusted by different values listed on the card being played for. The first to capture three “Gate Cards” wins. What it’s like is a combination of Pokemon, marbles and a trading card game.

Here’s a quick Youtube video of a Bakugan game.

I’m a Parent, is Bakugan bad for kids? Ever the burning question. Should you buy Bakugan toys for your kids? The Bakugan game has a lot of scope for imaginative and creatvie play, certainly Bakugan strategies can be pretty elaborate. Playing the Bakugan game requires a good memory, mental math and reasonable hand-eye co-ordination. Rolling Bakugan marbles is not as easy as one might think. You can find a here and also another article on a parent’s perspective of Bakugan. We don’t recommend Bakugan toys for very young children who are likely to put them in their mouth. The Bakugan marbles themselves are fairly small and are a choking hazard. The target age range is 6-12.

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