Starting Today – June 25, 2025 – It's Here: BinGO!
An interactive outdoor play app that challenges kids (and their parents!) to explore the outside world in a playful, engaging way. Say goodbye to screen time indoors and hello to real playtime outside – with a game element that gets children moving and observing the world around them.
???? What is BinGO?
BinGO is not your average bingo game. Instead of crossing off numbers or letters, players search for real outdoor objects: from pinecones to birds, or from cracked paving stones to a swing in the park. Each season features its own themed bingo cards, filled with items and scenes that match the spirit of spring, summer, fall, or winter.
Players can play solo or in pairs, adjust the level of difficulty, and choose the setting they want to explore: a city park, a forest, a playground – you name it. This makes every play session different, and tailored to where you are and what your child is ready for.
???? Why BinGO?
We created BinGO with a clear mission: to make outdoor play exciting again in a world where many kids are spending more time inside – often with screens or technology that leans more toward passive than active use.
On May 19, 2025, Dutch news outlet NOS published a concerning report about the rising use of smartwatches among young children. While parents are focused on safety, experts are worried:
"Tracking children limits their self-confidence, exploration, and social skills,"
said developmental psychologists.
BinGO is the positive alternative. Instead of tracking kids, we give them space to explore on their own – in a playful, guided way. The app encourages independence, creativity, and observation skills, without surveillance or screen-based restriction.
???? For Every Season, Every Age
With our seasonal bingo cards, BinGO stays fresh and surprising all year round. In spring, you'll be spotting blossoms and baby animals; in autumn, colorful leaves and mushrooms. The game grows with your child: younger kids get simpler challenges, while older children can choose more advanced missions.
And no – you don't need to be a forest ranger to join in. BinGO works just as well in your neighborhood, on the school playground, or at your local city park.
✅ Play. Discover. Win.
Found all 9 items on your card? That's BINGO – you win!
Not with a screen-based reward, but with something far more valuable: fresh air, physical activity, wonder, and shared memories.
BinGO is available for free starting today in the Rebel Cactus AppStore, in the parent app for the Rebel Cactus GO kids GPS smartwatch.
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???? Curious why we believe it's not about control, but about freedom with a safety net? Read our earlier blog post:
"Exploring Outdoors with Confidence (and a Touch of Tech)".
