Product Review:  *GUEST POST* by Rob Ridgeway, Inventor of  Spontuneous Board Game (For Ages 9 to Adult and Families) *Local*

SPONTUNEOUS® (spon-TUNE-ee-us) – A Family Party Game for All to Enjoy!

Just a Quick Intro from Momma’s Bacon:  I have to say that guest posts are the best thing ever!  I am so excited to bring you an Austin-based game inventor, Rob Ridgeway, (an Austinite for a year officially!) and his awesome game Spontuneous.  If you love music and love to entertain, this is a perfect combination game that is also multi-generational and great for the holidays.  What’s even better?  Four dollars from every purchase raises money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin.  Awesome.  Take it away, Rob!

Have you ever heard a word that “triggered” you to sing a song?  If so, then YOU are Spontuneous®!  One player says a word and the race is on for the others to sing a song containing that word. Don’t worry though, talent is NOT required!

Spontuneous® is America’s hottest new party game, so if you’re looking for a hilarious game to entertain your family and friends, then it’s time to throw a Spontuneous® party!  It’s fun, fast paced, full of laughs and a perfect game to spice up your next get-together!

The Birth of Spontuneous:

A few years ago, my sister asked if a group of us wanted to go hiking in the mountains the next day.  Immediately someone blurted out, “Ain’t no mountain high enough!”  Everyone laughed at how often we hear a word and burst into a song containing that word.  It was at that moment that I realized how this concept would make a super fun, hilarious board game!  Spontuneous® was officially born!

How to Play:

It’s really this simple:  One player (Tunesmith) says a word and the others race against each other and the clock to try and blurt out a 5-word portion of lyrics from any song containing the given Trigger-Word!  The player who begins singing first, gets to roll the dice and advance around the board!  If nobody can sing a song, the Tunesmith must be able to back it up with a song of their own, or else they roll both dice and move backwards.  As players advance around the board, certain spaces will require them to draw a Spontuneous® Card and attempt the crazy challenge!  Whoever reaches finish first and completes the final challenge, wins the game!

See it Played:

Spontuneous Instructional Video Highlights

Kids and Family Playing at Chicago Toy & Game Fair (5 video clips)

SPONTUNEOUS® Highlights:

• Interactive party game for all ages (recommended age 9 & up, but younger can play)
• Hilarious G- rated fun
• Self-generated words promote thinking/strategy
• Improves word association & memory recall skills
• Encourages social interaction
• Timeless entertainment; every game is unique & never grows old
• Crosses all genres of music; all ages can play together
• Affordable entertainment for the whole family

Award Winning:

• 2012 – The National Parenting Council (TNPC) Seal of Approval
• 2012 – PAL Award –  Play Advances Language (awarded by a speech pathologist of 35 years)
• 2012 – Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval
• 2011 – Dr. Toy’s Best Vacation Products Winner
• 2011 – Creative Child Magazine’s Creative Toy Awards – 2011 Game of the Year
• 2011 – Mom’s Choice – Gold Award

Where to Buy: 

Spontuneous is now available in over 600 stores throughout North America, including many right here in Austin!  Please use our store locator to find the store nearest you.  After moving to Austin just over one year ago, I’m also excited to announce that locally owned Calendar Club / Go Games has partnered with Spontuneous to raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin.    $4 from any game purchased at local Calendar Club / Go Games stores will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin!

Other Ways to Connect:

• www.facebook.com/spontuneous
• www.twitter.com/spontuneous
• www.pinterest.com/spontuneous
• www.youtube.com/spontuneous

Spontuneous Board Game – (For Ages 9 to Adult and Families)

www.spontuneous.com/store-locator/index.html

List Price:  $24.95 per game