Kids love games that makes them feel like they're part of their favorite television shows, and the new game that the kids want is Bakugan Battle Arena, based on the popular kids anime show "Bakugan Battle Brawlers." Bakugan Battle Arena is the game that kids want for Christmas this year, and is a great game for the whole family.

It was promoted in Canada next, and is now available in the United States. If you were to do a search on the internet, you would find that leagues are forming in preparation for tournaments. The trading of the various figures is becoming popular, even among young adults.

For the uninitiated, this Arena is the latest accessory in the Bakugan Battle Brawlers line of toys. These are based on the extremely popular Japanese animated series "Bakugan Battle Brawlers." Japanese anime for children has long been popular, and this series was already a hit show in Japan and Canada before it made its American debut.

The series made its first US appearance earlier this year on Cartoon Network and immediately captured the attention and imagination of millions of viewers. The series is similar in style and concept to previous Japanese hits such as Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh. Bolstered by the popularity of "Bakugan Battle Brawlers" the Bakugan Battle Pack, and all of the accessories , are guaranteed to be on many kids' Christmas wish lists this year.

The object of Bakugan Battle Arena is to wage battle against other Bakugan players to score points determined by what's on the playing cards by having the Bakugan land on a card. Kids love pretending that they are one of heroic characters from the cartoon series.

If these land on the cards, the spring-loaded marbles burst open and transform instantly into battling warriors. Players must rely on strategy to place their cards in the arena in the best positions to give them an advantage. The card placement affects the outcome of each Bakugan battle. The players then must use their shooting skills to launch their Bakugan warriors into the brawl and begin the action. Can anyone say Mighty Marble Madness? Up to 4 players can stage battles in the Bakugan Battle Arena at any one time, which allows for a lot of ongoing action. The Battle Arena has a sturdy, black plastic base with red walls, which keep the mighty Bakugan warriors spinning into action instead of getting lost in battle.

The game is recommended for ages four and up, and can be up to four players at a time. Instructions for how to play the game is included with the Battle Arena. Bakugan Battle Arena is available in retail stores, as well as online. Bakugan Brawlers and cards are sold separately.