U-Dance Game

Have you ever been frustrated by the current crop of dance mat games where you learn to dance by placing your feet on marks on a mat? You call that dancing? Now, with the new U-Dance game you can get off the mat and learn to dance and move like a real dancer. Sure to be one of the top christmas toys this year.

In no time you will be moving and dancing like a pro, not looking like a puppet on a string like traditional dance mat games do. For instance, when was the last time a dance mat game allowed you to jump?

The U-Dance interactive video game encourages your child to get off the couch and practice real dance moves like sweeps, jumps, slides, and crossovers without the need for a mat or any other game controller. Instead, the U-Dance uses lightweight Motion Tags that slip over your child's shoes. The reflective surface on the Motion Tags is read by the Motion Tower placed next to your television and follows the movements of your child's feet.

How The U-Dance Game Works

The U-Dance game provides three modes of dance-oriented game play for one or two players. In the beginning, your child may find the foot-eye coordination a little difficult to get used to. So, to warm up and get familiar with the game, your child may want to start with one of two mini-game modes.

In the Lounge mode your child can practice moving with the Motion Tags by kicking lounge lizards out of the spotlight indicated on the screen. In the Workout mode they must step on diamonds while avoiding hazards on a moving treadmill. While both of the mini-game modes are entertaining, neither is as fun and exciting as the main game mode, the Dance Floor.

In this mode, your child may choose to warm up with a basic tutorial provided at the beginning of the game. Once your child has completed the tutorial they will be sent back to the main Dance Floor menu where they can choose from three difficulty levels and several upbeat songs before heading to the dance floor. On the dance floor the goal is to match foot movements with the target feet on the screen. As the song progresses, your child's progress is scored for accuracy and timing by the Dance Meter. If they successfully dance their way through a song, they will have their overall performance scored by the judges. If not, they may choose to repeat the same song or choose another from the U-Dance game main menu. As your child makes their way through the various songs and different levels of difficulty their performance can be saved so they can review their progress.

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Change your living room into a music-filled dance floor with the motion-based U-Dance game. This high-energy dance game challenges kids ages 8 and over to follow fast-paced dance moves that are set to a variety of fun, upbeat songs. Whether they're practicing in the Lounge, warming up in the Workout area, or struttin' their stuff on the Dance Floor, this entertaining game will get the whole family moving! Sure to be one of the top christmas toys this year for just that reason.

• Challenging and entertaining
• Accommodates a variety of player levels
• No controller needed. The U-Dance game uses Motion Tags that slip over your shoes.
• Fun
• Gets your whole body moving

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