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A parent's guide to Skylanders and Redakai games

Redakai is a 3-D and animated trading card

Photo credit: Handout | Redakai is a 3-D and animated trading card game, in the tradition of Pokemon or Yugi-Oh but moving to the next level of innovation. Each plastic card has 3-D images that allow players to see character, attack method or monster move.

Sometimes, parents need a "101" primer on kids' video games and trading cards.

Coveted items this holiday season include the video game Skylanders Spyro's Adventure and the Redakai Trading Card Game.

Skylanders

Skylanders is targeted to kids 6 to 12. Kids play with the action figures in the real world using their imaginations. Choices include Spyro, a purple fire-breathing dragon,...

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