About Tug of War
Oomi grabs one end of the rope and your child's animal friend grabs the other. Every tap on the big button is a tug, while Oomi pulls back in slow waves. When the red ribbon crosses your child's flag the round is won, and the first to win three rounds takes the match.
How to play
- Wait for the 3, 2, 1 countdown before each round.
- Tap the big button again and again, with one or two thumbs.
- On a computer, press Space, or the left and right arrows in turn.
What your child practices
- Fast tapping
- Staying power
- Winning and losing kindly
- Counting down from three
How it grows with your child
TinyAges 2-4
Oomi pulls very gently, so slow and steady taps win the rounds.
LittleAges 4-6
Oomi pulls harder and gets a little stronger with every round.
YoungAges 6-8
Oomi pulls firmly, so it takes about three taps a second to hold even.
Big KidsAges 8-11
Oomi pulls hard, about four taps a second just to hold even, a close fight.
Play together
Have a gentle tug of war with a towel on a soft carpet, and talk about how winning and losing feel.
