Play Online Oobi Rhyme
Have you ever tried turning your fingers into characters? That’s basically what Oobi Rhyme lets you do, except it takes those goofy little puppet shows to the next level. You slip on these soft, stretchy finger sleeves that have cute faces printed on them, and then you’re guided through a series of rhymes and mini-stories. It feels surprisingly magical when you’re struggling through “Twinkle, Twinkle” on your own, but suddenly your thumb is a star and your pinky is a moon, and the words just flow.
What’s cool is that it’s not just for kids—there’s something oddly soothing about reciting nursery rhymes with these cozy sleeves. The game comes with a deck of rhyme cards, each one prompting a scene: maybe it’s counting sheep, or sailing boats, or having a silly tea party. You pick a card, slip on the sleeves that match the characters, and follow the little rhyme printed underneath. If you want to get fancy, you can mix and match cards to create your own mash-ups, so one minute you’re a pirate duckling and the next you’re hopping down the bunny trail.
Oobi Rhyme has become my go-to icebreaker at family gatherings. Watching grown-ups get overly dramatic about “Five Little Monkeys” never gets old. It’s tactile without being tedious, and there’s a nice dose of nostalgia that sneaks in when you hear a rhyme you haven’t thought about since you were five. Plus, those stretchy sleeves are just plain fun to fidget with—even if you’re not reciting lines, there’s something oddly calming about poking at those little faces.