With Spring Break right around the corner, you may be wondering how to keep your children from going stir crazy.  While taking a family vacation is great, the fact is, once all of the expenses for a short getaway are added up, traveling can quickly break the bank.  This Spring Break, check out xPirate, the world's first board game which combines mobile technology for the ultimate in adventure.

Don't blow your budget on Spring Break entertainment this month.  With xPirate, up to 8 people can join in on a bounty of fun in the comfort and convenience of your own home!

Come set sail with xPirate - the world's first-ever game that combines a traditional game board with the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad!

Object of the Game:
Travel across dangerous waters on the hunt for 4 hidden treasures before sailing back home for victory.  xPirate is designed to be an interactive game through the use of an integrated iPhone, iPod touch or iPad along with the xPirate app, available at the iTunes store.  The app is what actually controls game play and tracks progress.

• Treasures - include gold, jewels, supplies & secret treasures.
• Islands - while searching for treasure, you can trade on the island markets - buying and selling what you need to survive your journey.
• Beware - you'll encounter raging typhoons, dangerous krakens, deadly ship attacks, skeleton armies and even attacks from your fellow players!

Technology:

• Multiple Apps - are being developed for the same game board.
• Unique Base - fully rotates around the board for easy game play.
• Power - base allows for any mobile power cord to be connected.

The xPirate game is designed for children ages 8 years old and up and can accommodate up to 8 players.  Although my daughter is too young to take part just yet, my husband and I had a blast while playing this unique board game.  First, I love the endless variety and versatility that comes from playing a board game which uses an integrated app.  I also think it's a great idea that the creators of xPirate plan to incorporate more than one app to be used with this same game board and player pieces.  That definitely gives a family much more bang for their buck versus traditional board games.

Video components are just so much more exciting and the xPirate takes this feature to the next level.  I used to think board games which included a DVD were cool, but let's face it, you're then limited to when and where you can play a game like this.  With an app incorporated game, your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad is just as mobile as you are for fun anytime, anywhere!

Disclosure: I received the xPirate game from Exim Games in order to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received. This product review is based on my own personal experiences with this item and is completely honest and objective.