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My Mama is terrified of popping balloons. Which provides some foundation for the reason that my siblings and I are all jumpy and nervous at the sound of balloons popping.
But it makes you ponder why, oh why, my little ones did not inherit this nervousness? I must have done too good of a job at hiding my fear, because goodness did they adore this family game, You’re Busted!
You’re Busted is SUCH a fun family game. Especially if a Mama is nervous of the sound of balloons popping (kids tend to find it hilarious).
This game is for ages 8 and up, but my whole family played it – even my 5 year old – easily. I assume the age restriction is because of the popping balloons, which many little ones might find spooky.
But for some crazy reason, not my little ones.
You’re Busted comes with playing cards, oodles of balloons, a balloon popping timer, and an I’m Busted Hat.
The playing cards contain fun and easy activities to do – such as:
Hop on one foot ten times,
Close your eyes and do 5 jumping jacks,
Or give the person beside you a piggy back ride!
I loved these activities. So fun and simple for the whole family. HOWEVER, here’s the catch.
You have to do them while holding a balloon.
What’s the big deal with that? You are asking (I can hear you from here)
The balloon is strapped into the timer and with every second that passes it is getting closer and closer and closer to popping!
Ahhh!
I tell you, this game was not made for me (or my Mama) but was it ever made for my kiddos. They adore it. They adore it so much more when Mama plays too. Sigh.
The game is nice and simple. You hold the balloon, pick up a card from the deck, complete the activity mentioned on the card, and pass the balloon to the next person. Should the balloon break on your turn, you need to wear the I’m Busted hat making it even trickier when it is your next turn (since you have to keep the hat on your head)
My little ones didn’t wear the hat, but they certainly enforced that Mom or Dad wear the hat when the balloon popped with us!
To make this game go nice and smooth, you begin by blowing up a bunch of the balloons. That way, when the balloon pops, you simply put another balloon in the timer.
OR you could not pre-fill the balloons so you had a few moments to recoup after the POP!
You know … either way.
All joking aside, this was a super fun and simple family game that is sure to add some excitement to your family game night.
You can find You’re Busted: A ticking time bomb family game on Amazon.
But since it is our 3 Days of Giveaways, you have a chance to win it first!
To be entered to win You’re Busted simply leave a comment below.
I can’t wait to hear from you. Winners will be selected on Sunday. Be sure to come back tomorrow for the third day of our Giveaway!
Thank you so much for reading friends. I hope you are having a fabulous week!
Shirley Gilchrist says
Hmmmmmmmmmmm…..this sounds like it might liven up our annual Christmas eve get together.
Sarah says
Liven it up it certainly would! Good luck Shirley, thank you for entering!
Lynnette Thacker says
That sounds like such a hoot!
Sarah says
Absolutely! Thank you for entering Lynette! Good luck!
Deborah Reed Nolan says
The more the parents act scared, the more hilarious the kids think it is!
Sarah says
Yes, “act” I was “acting”:) Thanks for entering Deborah! Good luck!
Lori says
Sounds like a unique game! Fun!
Sarah says
It certainly is. Thank you for entering Lori! Good luck!
sari shepard says
sounds like a great game for the grandkiddos!
Sarah says
You’d be the coolest grandparent ever! Good luck Sari
Melanie Sanchez says
I would love to play this game with our older kids and cousins at our New Years Party.
Sarah says
Good luck Melanie! Thank you for entering.
Redeemed says
Lol, Im all jumpy around baloons… Well tbe poping of them anyway?.
For some reason a long, loud scream seams in order.. Of course, everyone thinks its the funniest thing?, after a scare them screaming.
Sarah says
SO funny! Good luck!
Dawn says
This would be a fun game to play with family, but even more fun to play with my school kids/ I am an Occupational Therapist working with kids grades Pre K to 8th grade. It is always hard to find challenging things to do with the older kids.
Sarah says
Oh this would be a fun motivator for sure – good luck Dawn!
jenny says
This looks like a blast- it would be so much fun with my kids!
Sarah says
It would be! Thank you for entering Jenny! Good luck!
Lissa Crane says
My kiddos have this on the top of their family game list for the holidays! We are huge family game night fans, having one every Saturday night and this would be the perfect addition!
Sarah says
I so admire families that do this! Good luck Lissa!
Audra says
My daughter would love this game
Sarah says
Oh good luck then! Thanks for entering Audra!
MaryAnn says
Thanks for the giveaway.
Sarah says
My pleasure – good luck MaryAnn!
Nicole Martin says
This looks fun!!
Sarah says
Super fun – good luck Nicole!
Kelly M. says
How fun!!!
Sarah says
Thanks for entering Kelly! Good Luck!
Heather says
This would be great for my family. Thanks for the chance!
Sarah says
Good luck Heather!
Sunnie says
This does sound like fun, my girls and I love playing board games.
Darlene Owen says
My grandchildren love balloons and the is a game any age can play, sounds like fun.
Donna L says
Sounds like a fun game. Love to win it for my grandkids.
Sarah says
Thanks Donna- good luck!
haley says
This looks super cute
Sarah says
Thank you for entering! Good luck!
Gail Fernandez says
This game looks like a lot of fun! I think my kids would love it.
Sarah says
Thank you for entering! Good luck!
Connie Tillman says
This sounds like a fun game! We are always looking for new games to try.
Thanks for the chance.
Sarah says
Thank you for entering! Good luck!
Leela says
That looks like so much fun.
Nicole Lancaster says
You’re Busted sound like fun game everyone in the family. I know my kids would love it. Thanks.
Lucia Godfrey says
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Tim says
This looks like a fun game. This is kind of like a combination of hot potato and musical chairs. Like you, I have a sister with a fear of balloons popping. I used to torture her as a kid squeaking balloons Wouldn’t this be a great gift for her kids!!
Sarah says
Oh no! Poor sister! Good luck Tim!
jacob weiss says
Hahahah! This is certainly my kind of game! I would not only let my kids play but I would probably get my wife too haha!
Sarah says
Good luck!
Kris Mihalov says
I can see the kids having a blast with this game!
Eileen Boyce says
This looks like a to of fun! Merry Christmas!
Sarah says
Merry Christmas! Good luck Eileen!
Gabrielly says
Sounds like a great game. Love it.
Linda W says
We got Boom Boom Balloon this fall. Instant hit with our 7 y.o.
Sarah says
I’ll have to check that one out! Thank you for entering Linda, good luck!
Sarah says
Congratulations Linda! You WON! I have sent you an email.
Sandy H says
Sounds like it would be fun.
Jennifer C. says
We are a game loving family and this looks like high hootin’ fun…my Granddaughter would love playing this~!!
Jeremy McLaughlin says
This looks like a lot of fun, my nephew would love it.
Debbie Lewis says
This would be so much fun playing with the Grandkids He He He
Suzanne H says
This would be an awesome game to play with my son. Thanks for the giveaway. Happy Holidays
golden storm says
looks interesting,,especially fun for the whole family
Kimberly Frazee says
I sure do appreciate you doing all this for us out here. Merry Christmas ALL!!! Im so happy to be back I have a computer agian. My mom got her a new one and gave me her old one. Christmas came early now that I can get back on here and hang out with you all!!!!
Laurie Emerson says
This looks like so much fun. I love finding new things to do with my son and daughter!
Amanda Hoffman says
I have never seen this because looks like a cool idea
MaryAnn says
This looks perfect for a family game night.
Julie Terry says
This looks like great fun
Lisa Brooks says
Thanks for the chance to win i enjoy entering and really enjoy winning thank you so do much
Juanita May says
This sounds like so much fun!
Kelley H says
Sounds like so much fun!!
Mandy Rowland says
I’d love to win this!