When you think of collectible card games for kids, what comes to mind is probably games like Yu-Gi-Oh! Pokemon, Zatchball, and other anime inspired games. While these CCGs are fine examples of good card games, they really have an appeal to boys. I'm sure there are plenty of girls who play these these CCGs, but wouldn't it be nice to see a CCG that is made for girls?
Bella Sara is a card game that was invented by a Danish mom inspired by her daughter's love for horses. The cards feature beautiful horses as well as inspiring words of wisdom just for young girls. The positive messages on the cards really make this game special. It was crafted and created with girls in mind.
Each pack of card includes one activity card, five random horse and/or energy cards. Game play is simple. Players will need 4 to 20 horse cards. You can have more than one type of card in your deck. Place your cards facedown. All players reveal the top card of their stack. If your card has the same number of symbols or the same type of symbols, tap the table. The first person to tap the table wins the round. Revealed cards are then place in a faceup bonus pile. Players keep their bonus piles separately as to not mix up each other's cards. When anyone runs out of cards, players then shuffle their bonus pile. Play continues with everyone now using their bonus stack of cards.Once any player has played through their bonus stack three times, the game comes to an end. Count the cards on your bonus pile. The one with the most symbols wins.
There are a few variations to game play and even rules for individual play. It doesn't take that many cards to play, so a few packs will give a girl plenty of cards to use. Bella Sara is in their second expansion set and plan on releasing new cards every three months.
Each card comes with its own activation code. Girls, with their parent's supervision or permission, can go to the Bella Sara website, and enter the code. To sign up for a free account, girls under 13 will need to enter their parent's email to get permission to join Bella Sara. When you sign up for an account, you get one free virtual horse. Girls will be able to play with their horse online and play free games.
Bella Sara is available at local gaming stores as well as major retailers like Toys R Us, Target, Wal-Mart, and Blockbuster.
