Better quality and still fun!

If you've ever played with this style of toy before, you'll know already that they're an absolute blast, but you might be wondering why you would pay more, since these can be found very cheaply. The answer to that really comes down to quality and these are much better quality. The game itself is really fun and something that amuses younger kids and kids who are getting a little older too. It's a classic two player catch game that works great when playing with two different aged siblings, or just Mom vs kid.

So where does this version stand out? It takes that basic premise and improves on the tools for it. Simply put, it's cuter, safer and better quality. The plastic discs on this are sturdy and take a beating, as well as being shaped cutely like frogs they are two different colours so you don't get mixed up. The ball is a cute 'bug' design too. I've played the Dollar store version of this and it didn't last a season, certainly not in the pool...this is much better quality. Everything about it is thicker, better and put together well. You can see that the edges are not peeling up and it's not cheap cardboard.

One really good decision was making the ball 'soft'. I've played harder ball versions of this and I'm always worried about someone getting hit in the eye. The ball here is so squishy that even throwing it your hardest, it's impossible to hurt someone. You trade a little distance because of this, but the ball can still be thrown far enough (the length of a good sized yard without problems) and it's worth it for the increased safety. The ball still sticks really well and I like that it can be popped in the wash if it lands in the dirt or something foul!

My only complaint is the handholders are quite small. They are adjustable and at their biggest they just fit grown-up hands, but it could be a little larger to allow all family members to take turns playing together.

It makes a nice gift too, the packaging is brown, rustic and looks pretty cute and fancy. It's relatively easy to take out, just clip the plastic restraints (I recommend pet nail clippers for this) and you're ready to go. When I compare this to the cheaper version I own, it's miles ahead and a nice change from just playing frisbee again!