Hobbies And Interests
Races
Races with Air Hogs vehicles would most inherently be a two-player game unless one child is dexterous enough to control two remotes at one time. Many of the Air Hogs models are designed to move in a forward motion, although a few do hover. Children can set up a ground obstacle course made out of small items from around the home, like plastic cups, and race their stunt vehicles or mini zero gravity cars. Less-skilled children can race in a straight line rather than a course. Air vehicles may be slightly more difficult to race, although an open outdoor area can be manipulated to provide a safe start and finish spot.
Battle
Battling with Air Hogs should not involve crashing the vehicles into each other, as this may destroy the toy. Instead, encourage the child to use other available toys, such as Lego's or Lincoln logs to create a city or castle. Insert some small plastic army men, or use pieces from other games to represent people (for example, the figures from candy land). Many of the Air Hogs flying vehicles include a sharp shooter function that shoots missiles that fire independently. This function allows the user to lock in on a target before shooting. Whoever shoots a pre-selected figure in the opposite child's kingdom first is the winner.
Target Practice
The missiles on the Air Hogs sharp-shooting vehicles can also be used for target practice outdoors. Due to the nature of the missiles, choose targets that are lightweight, such as empty milk or juice jugs. On a mid-level table outdoors, align a selection of milk cartons at least six to eight inches apart and attempt to shoot down each target from various angles while flying the aircraft. This game can be played alone or can be a competition with separate target areas set up to see who can shoot all of her targets first.