Surprise free game from Nintendo revives the thrill of jumping rope

If staying at home all day has made you long for the childhood whimsies of running around outside, a free Nintendo Switch download can bring the fun of recess to your living room.

Jump Rope Challenge brings all the fun of jump rope without the hassle of actually having a jump rope. Just by using a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controller, you can simulate the feeling of jumping rope, without the rope whipping at your ankles or getting snagged on a valuable vase. And what’s more, if you can’t jump — be it because of annoyed downstairs neighbors or your own physical limitations — all you need to do is bend your knees or move your arms. Technology!

Jump Rope Challenge is designed to help you set customizable activity goals and get off your butt. Two people can even jump at the same time, with each holding a Joy-Con.

The game is available on Nintendo Switch for free. Be sure it grab it sooner rather than later, as it appears the game will be removed from the eShop at the end of September.

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Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons

• $80

Prices taken at time of publishing.

An extra pair of Joy-Cons comes in handy for local multiplayer gaming. They come in a variety of color combinations.

• $80 at Amazon

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