GIANT Stick Catching Game with Mommy VS Daddy!

This Ryan's World family challenge video is safe and fun for young children, featuring Ryan, his siblings, and parents playing oversized versions of classic games like Drop Sticks, Kerplunk, and Jenga with silly pranks and prizes. The one thing parents should note is a clearly labeled in-video advertisement for the 'Tag with Ryan' mobile app at the end, though it is disclosed as promotional content.

Content Breakdown · 3 Categories

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA little

The Tag with Ryan app promotion is transparently disclosed as a promotion ('We are promoting Tag with Ryan'), so it does not qualify as hidden advertising; the disclosure is explicit and upfront.

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“'We are promoting Tag with Ryan, an app game from Ryan's World.'”

“'Parents, Tag with Ryan is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.'”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The phrase 'combo crew' is a mild community label used by the Combo Panda character, but it does not rise to the level of guilt-tripping, manufactured drama, or emotional dependence extraction.

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“'What's up, combo crew?'”

“'Catch you later, combo crew.'”

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceA little

The Combo Panda character playfully threatens to 'tag' Ryan in the app promotion ('I mean, I'm going to tag you'), which is entirely stylized, consequence-free, and in the context of a children's chase game — well below any threshold of concern.

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“'Tag with Ryan, where you play as Ryan trying to run away from me.'”

“'I mean, I'm going to tag you.'”

What Parents Need to Know

This video features Ryan's family playing three giant-sized party games together, complete with prank challenges like 'eat a spoonful of mustard' (which they skip for the kids), 'compliment a stranger,' and wearing silly costumes. It models positive family dynamics — parents and kids laughing together, taking turns, and being good sports about losing. The games involve simple math concepts like adding and subtracting points, which can be mildly educational. At the end, there is an explicit advertisement for the 'Tag with Ryan' app game, which is verbally disclosed as a promotion. Parents of younger children may want to be aware that the app is being marketed directly to the video's young audience.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Which game in the video looked the most fun to play — the giant drop sticks, the ball tower, or the brick tower? Why?
2When Mommy got a lot of negative points, she stayed positive and kept playing. How do you feel when things don't go your way in a game?
3The video showed an advertisement for a phone app at the end. How could you tell it was an ad and not part of the regular video?
4If you could design your own giant game with pranks and prizes, what would it look like?

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is suitable for children around age 4 and up. The content is entirely family-friendly, with no scary, violent, or inappropriate moments — just silly family fun with oversized games and light pranks.

Is there any advertising in this video?

Yes, the video ends with a clearly narrated advertisement for 'Tag with Ryan,' a mobile app game from the Ryan's World brand. It is verbally disclosed as a promotion, but parents should be aware it is directly targeting young viewers who are fans of the channel.

Are any of the pranks in this video harmful or scary for young kids?

No, the pranks are very mild and age-appropriate — they include things like wearing a silly costume, quacking like a duck, complimenting a stranger, and attempting to lick your elbow. One challenge involving mustard is skipped out of consideration for the kids.

Does this video have any educational value?

The video lightly touches on basic math skills, as the family adds and subtracts large point values during the games. It also models positive sportsmanship, turn-taking, and cooperative family play throughout.

Is the Ryan's World channel generally safe for young children?

Ryan's World is one of the most popular children's YouTube channels and is generally considered safe for young kids. However, parents should be aware that the channel frequently promotes its own branded toys, apps, and merchandise, which can encourage pester-purchasing behavior in young viewers.

Does this video contain anything violent or frightening?

No, there is nothing violent or frightening in this video. The only physical element is a whipped cream pie to the face during the Jenga game, which is played entirely for laughs and is a classic family-friendly prank.

GIANT Stick Catching Game with Mommy VS Daddy!

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