The popular and fun anime TV series "Bakugan Battle Brawlers" has spawned this strategic game that pits a variety of "Bakugan warriors"--such as "Juggernoids," "Fear rippers," and "Robatallians"--against each other for points. With this Bakugan Battle Arena, kids ages 4 and above will enjoy the challenge of earning points in the large black arena by rolling their Bakugan (or shooting them from a launcher) onto magnetic cards where the plastic spheres burst open to reveal the fearsome warrior apparatus inside. For kids who love to play Bakugan Battle Brawlers, this fun-filled accessory will make their game play more enjoyable and feel more "professional."

What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Makes Bakugan game play more enjoyable The Bad: No specific instructions about how to use arena In a Nutshell: Great for kids who are already Bakugan devotees and have a collection of Bakugan warriors At a Glance Ages: 4 and older

The Bakugan Arena is ready for Battle. View larger.

There are lots of different warriors to collect (not included). View Larger.

Ready, Set, Play!
The mission of Bakugan game play is to battle against other Bakugan to win the points awarded on the cards by getting your Bakugan to land on the cards. Players will love pretending to be one of the various characters in the show, such as the fiery 12-year-old leader "Dan" or the wise "Marucho," and they gain a deeper understanding of the cards and warriors as they play.

The Battle Arena is easy to set up and use. Simply unfold the black plastic arena, and erect the red walls by using slots on the side. The walls prevent the spherical Bakugan from rolling away. Up to four players can battle it out in the arena. There are no instructions included about how to use the Battle Arena specifically, although there are instructions about how to play the game.

Note: This accessory does not include any Bakugan warriors or cards, which must be purchased separately.

Adding Fun and Excitement to Bakugan Battles
This easy-to-use accessory adds an entirely new element of fun and excitement to your child's Bakugan play--especially if he is already a devotee of the game. We would have liked to see some instructions about the Battle Arena itself, including a description of what the various markings on the floor of the arena represent. We can only assume that kids who are fans of the Bakugan Battle Brawlers TV show will understand the arena and won't need the instructions. But even if kids don't watch the show, they can still enjoy this accessory--they simply set it up, get out their cards and Bakugan, and play!

What's in the Box
Bakugan Battle Arena with walls.