Playing Anigal - 1 (available for purchase)
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The widespread use of electronic devices such as cellular phones and laptops could be detrimental to the development of a child's motor skills. This development is based on motions of the child's hands, limbs and body in three-dimensional space. The game of Anigal helps to develop important fine motor skills, especially hand-eye coordination, in both children and adults. There is a strong reciprocal relationship between motor development and emotional, educational and social development in children. The game of Anigal creatively supports the development of these motor skills in children six years and older, and allows therapeutic benefits for adults, in a playful and enjoyable way.
How to play:
The aim of the game is to move one of the sticks with the wheels along the two long rods held by your hands, from one end of the rod and back. The game includes three sticks of varying lengths for additional balancing challenges. The game may be played singly of competitively in a group with any agreeable system of scoring.
There are multiple ways of playing the game. The classic way is to use two rods angled upward: hold a rod by its handle in each hand, parallel and slightly less than the width of the chosen stick. Rest the stick on the rods near your hands. Slowly lower the far end of both rods until the stick starts to roll. Continue the motion toward the end, then lift the rods in order to roll the stick back to the starting point. Try holding the rods angled downward or sideways, held together (played with either hand) or using just one rod (played with either hand). Experiment with other ways of playing Anigal!