Bucky Balls - Reviews
Bucky Balls

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Imagine a Rubik's Cube that actually makes you smarter; an Erector Set that never stops erecting; a Hula Hoop you don't look ridiculous playing with; Silly Putty that isn't silly; cram it all in a jar, turn the fun up to 11, and you've got BuckyBalls! Each set contains 216 small, powerful rare earth magnets that can be shaped, molded, torn apart and snapped together in UNLIMITED WAYS. Make sculptures, puzzles, patterns, shapes, stick stuff to the fridge, invent a new game trying to find something more useful is useless. For ages 12+. PLEASE NOTE: This product contains many very small, powerful magnets. Because of the risk of ingestion of these magnets and their subsequent dangers, we highly discourage their use in households with small children. Adult supervision is recommended.

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By C. A. De Cruz (Orange County,NY)
I got these for my 14 year old son for his birthday and he absolutely loves them! He enjoys making all types of shapes, spheres, squares...they have opposite poles so he has to figure out how they go together. It comes with 216 magnets which sound like a lot, but they are tiny. The only complaint my son has is that he wants more of them. I would suggest buying 2 or more sets or a larger set.

By C. Sakamoto "Hoplow"
I have a set myself that I received as a gift. At first glance they don't seem very impressive...it's a bunch of silver balls in a jar. But then you dump them out and try to pull one off. They are incredibly strong, one ball has enough magnetic energy to hold the rest of the clump.

You can separate them into strands, combine them into form. Since they are balls sometimes they roll and snap into unexpected configurations.

The previous reviewer is right about one thing, don't pay more than $24.99. That's what the price is multiple places on the net.

WARNING: Be carefull around electronics, they are powerful magnets that could damage your computer, tv, watches and other things. Each ball is very small, maybe 1/8 of an inch across and easily swalled individually or in small clumps. The package says not to play with them if you have a pacemaker. Oh and don't take them to work, you will find yourself playing with them instead of doing your reports (Or so I've heard, mine are at home).

By K. Groh (Pennsylvania)
These are the coolest magnetic balls. They are incredibly strong. One ball can hold the weight of the entire 216 ball set. They are great to pass the time and come up with new patterns.

They are polarized (they have a positive and negative) so manipulating them into shapes can take a gentle hand and patience as you work them to rotate around.

I love making the cube but it takes a little practice.

They are a little pricey but they are so much fun in their own quirky way. There is something nice about the way they feel as your hand works them into new shapes.

I would caution that my 10 year-old son had too much fun with them the first day and lost one of the balls. Since they are magnetic and small, it is almost impossible to find - although we did eventually find it stuck to a return vent...


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Zhu Zhu Pets - Funhouse Set with Hamster - Reviews
Zhu Zhu Pets - Funhouse Set with Hamster

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ZhuZhu Pets Patches the motorized hamster loves to scoot, scurry and scamper around the Funhouse environment. Includes large kitchen/living room, connecting hallway and large bathroom areas. This playset habitat has lots of openings for additional playset


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By Steve
We've got it about a month ago. My kids are still playing with zhu zhu pets every day. Amazing! They are having great fun!
We started with funhouse and one hamster, and end up building the whole city.
My little one even sleeps with one of them, so we had to take batteries out of Nugget.
I recommended this toy to all my friends with kids from 3 to 8 y.o.


By P. moore "P" (Mesa, Az)
Bought this for my 5 and 3 year olds. They love the Go Go Pets! The hamsters run around the funhouse and go to all of the attached rooms as shown on the TV commercial. We have all of the attachments (wheel, car, slide, etc) and they work great!! My kids LOVE this toy!


By Donna Edwards (Cody, WY USA)
My daughter got this toy for her 6th birthday. She loves it! Plays with it all of the time. The hamsters are cute and make cute sounds but not too loud. They work great. We do replace the batteries quite often. She now wants accessories and that can be expensive, but overall-a great toy.

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Transformers Movie 2 Leader Jetfire - Reviews
Transformers Movie 2  Leader Jetfire
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JETFIRE grew tired of war a long time ago. The reckless ambition of the DECEPTICONS®*, and the senseless violence of their war sickened him, and so he left CYBERTRONâ¢* to go into hiding. The form he eventually chose on Earth seemed appropriate for one who wished to remain unseen. He slumbered in peace for years. Now, reawakened by the arrival of the war on Earth, he decides once again to enter the fight â this time on the side of the AUTOBOTS®*, and this time to end it for good, whatever the cost. Prepare for battle with this AUTOBOT® warrior by your side! In robot mode, this mighty ally features electronic speech and light-up eyes and chest that are sure to discourage enemy attackers! This good guy is ready to take on DECEPTICON® forces once and for all! In SR-71 Blackbird jet mode, get in gear with combat and cool conversion sounds that let you know this hero means business! MECH ALIVE gearing reveals moving armor panels and internal gears that let you recreate some of your favorite movie scenes â or create your own! Team up with this awesome ally and roll out!

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By Mastercard "Ty ." (Oakdale, california, USA)
I really like this toy! I would highly recommend this for any one who loves Transformers! I saw Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen & thought that Jetfire was Awesome, even when he combined with Optimus Prime it was awesome! He Kind of has 3 buttons, 1. on his chest, you press that down he says "I am Jetfire". 2. press the button on the back of his jet mode, he really sounds like a jet. 3. in combine mode press the hidden button he sounds completely different.. Overall, like I said, I would recommend this product for all Transformers Fans alike!!!!!!!!

By Joseph Gormley
this toy is alot of fun i recommend this i was lucky to get it real ceap on amazon instead of paying over $[...] for this toy its very cool how it combines with leader class optimus prime to form power up optimus prime; get this toy before its gone im looking foward to getting devistator next ill be getting him at the end of the month

By joeaux (Central Florida USA)
Hasbro has done a good job with the latest toys in the Transformers line. The ROTF line is no exception. These toys are awesome. Very complex for the most part and loads of fun for all ages. Leader Jetfire absolutely rocks. Nice mid-level complexity. Very good Alt Mode. The SR-71 is an awesome sight on your shelf. The paint app is wonderful (especially like the little Northrup Skunk Works logo). In Robot Mode he's pretty movie accurate. Like other reviewers have said there is lots of room for you to mod or change things to get him just the way you want him. But the cream here for me is his Combiner mode. It's great. Very "heavy" and powerful looking. It's an awesome display mode. Last thing, do not pay the scalper prices for this guy. Yeah he's kinda hard to find right now but he's out there for the normal Hasbro retail price, just keep looking.

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Operation - Reviews

Operation
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This Operation silly skill game features bells, burps, barks and more. Grab your tweezers and hold your hand steady. What do you hear? It sounds like a toilet flushing…looks like Cavity Sam has a case of bad plumbing, Eeeeeek. Can you "operate" and help him out? Press his nose to find out if your operation was a success, then listen up and the game will tell you what to grab next. Will you be the top doc?

Beep, beep! Tweet-tweet! Ribbet! This all-new game of Operation offers a full multi-sensory experience like never before. In this game of silly skills, it's all about the senses. Hilarious sound effects are sure to tickle your funny bone, and new funatomy parts include textured, gooey parts. There is also a success button on the patient's nose. Rather than cards or money, the game now prompts players on which part to remove next. Features 2 skill levels and a storage drawer for all the funatomy parts. For one or more player. Requires 4 "AAA" batteries, not included.

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By vgsprincess (las vegas, nv)
Great family game!
I love this game! I got it for my sons 7th birthday and we play it all the time. Its great to play on play dates and sleepovers. My three year old even trys to play it! He loves the buzzer. I totally recommend this game!
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By Deborah D. Maute "ainsmom" (Edgewood, WA)
Still a great game.,
My 6 year old daughter loves this. I thought she would have a hard time getting the pieces out but she does a great job. I don't remember it being 'easy' for me when I was a kid but maybe she has better coordination than I did or maybe the holes are a little bit bigger? It has a tray that pulls out to store the pieces in and that's a nice feature. All in all, it's easy to understand why this game has been around for so long and is still fun to play.
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By Tricia N. Adams "Trish" (Indiana!)
Always fun - matter your age ,
I got this game as a gift after having not played it for years. It is just as fun now as ever. If you have kids that you want to introduce to a game that you used to love, this is the one to get for them. They will love it, and it will probably bring back a lot of fond memories for you too!
It doesn't come with batteries, so make sure you have some on hand so you can play right away!
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Electronic Catch Phrase - Reviews
Electronic Catch Phrase
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Classic Electronic Catch Phrase with all new phrases to play. Say it fast, play it fast, it's a blast. How quickly can you get your teammates to say "backseat driver"? "Pay through the nos"? "Strong, silent type"? You can do or say just about anything to

For 4 or more players in teams, Electronic Catch Phrase is the game of 10,000 words and a million laughs. The self-contained electronic unit has words, categories and a timer and scorekeeper. Perfect for taking on vacation. Requires 3 "AAA" alkaline batteries (not included).

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By Steve T. (Red Bank, NJ USA)
Great fun!,
We have given this toy as gifts and played with it with many friends and everybody has appreciated and enjoyed playing with it. We have an older version and a new one. The older one has easier words but the buttons were not labeled well. The newer version has more phrases so it is a little more difficult but the problem is that the tiny electronic screen is hard to see unless the machine is held right in front of you. This does prevent your neighbors on either side "accidentally" seeing the word or phrase. The buttons on the new one are very clearly marked so mistakes don't happen. The older one had a voice that would announce the score of each team and at the end would exclaim "team 1 (or 2) wins!". The new one just displays this information on the previously mentioned tiny screen. Overall this is a game that is well worth having at home.
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By Kadey girl 3 (Tonawanda, NY)
Great all-in-one game!,
I love this game! The words are lit up so even my older relatives can see them and makes a great game for around the campfire. It's a perfect size to bring to a friends house and simple to use buttons.
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By Busy Mom (Central Illinois)
Love this game!,
We have a great time playing this game with friends and family. Very fast-paced, fun, and the electronic version is much better than the other one. Great choice!
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Fisher-Price Rock, Roll 'n Ride Trike - Reviews
Fisher-Price Rock, Roll 'n Ride Trike

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New for 2009-2010! Three grow-with-me stages let kids rock, roll, and ride from as young as 1½…all the way to 5! The youngest of riders can enjoy indoor/outdoor fun on the stationary rocker base. When they're ready to roll, it's quick and easy to remove and convert the base into an extra-long push handle for parents. Before they can pedal, toddlers can learn to steer as you help them roll along! Then, when they're ready for big-kid pedaling fun, simply remove the handle, fold-up the footrest, and they're off—with durable tires, easy-grip handlebars, chunky foot pedals and an adjustable "grow-with-me" seat. Trike easily converts from one stage to another and back again, no tools required. Ages 1 ½ - 5 years; Max. weight 50 lbs. (23 kg).

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By myamazingkids (USA)
Best tricycle out there,
My son received this as a gift for his 2nd birthday, and he has used it ever since. He is now 5 1/2, and can barely fit on it (he's big for his age) but still loves to ride it. Compared to other trikes out there, it is very easy to pedal and is very easy to steer. it also is relatively safer than other trikes, because it is next to impossible to tip over. My only complaint is that we've had lots of fights over who gets to ride this trike, so I wish it came in pairs!

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By F. Sparks "FINS" (Las Vegas, USA)
no design flaw at all - need power screw driver,
This is a great toy. We gave it to my best friend's daughter for her 2nd birthday and she loved it instantly. There is NO design flaw. What people have trouble with is that when you screw together the wheel fork & steering wheel, the hole is only pre-drilled to a certain point. The other 3/4" you need to drill in yourself-into the plastic so that it stays secure. If it were pre-drilled all the way in, it would fall out. It's like that on purpose!

That said, the a power screw driver or drill with a screwdriver bit worked great. You also need a hammer to tap in some pieces on the wheels. It was easy to assemble.

I was a little worried about the handle height. I'm 5'8" and I could easily push it without bending over. I think people over 5'10" would have to bend down. Since the mom is going to be doing most of the pushing, and she's shorter than me, it won't be a problem. I hear the XL version of this trike has a longer handle.

It's really easy to convert from rocker to trike, and her 5-year-old cousin figured it out in under 5 minutes. The seat is adjustable to accommodate growth.

Hope this helps!

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By jeffrey r (USA)
Versatile Trike, I felt the urge to review this trike, if for no other reason than to counteract the negative reviews that have nothing to do with the usefulness of the toy itself, only assembly problems. This is just the newest edition of this trike. It has been around for awhile, and the older version has plenty of reviews.

As to the assembly, having put together many toys for my 2 boys over the years, I found the assembly of this trike to be quite routine--no big deal. Probably took no more than 30 minutes.

As to the bike itself, I got it very cheap during a lightning deal. At that price, it was no-brainer. At regular price, I'd say it is still a good value. It is basically 3 bikes in one. First, it can be a rocker, where it is mounted on what would otherwise be the handle you would use to push your little one around. It is in a fixed position, and is a nice little rocker. Or you can mount the handle as a pusher/steerer, for the little ones who can't quite ride on their own yet. And last, you can remove the handle and it just becomes a regular trike for the kids to ride around on.
All in all, I am pleased with this toy, and I expect several years of good use out of it.
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Snap Circuits SC-300 - Reviews
Snap Circuits SC-300
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Electronic Snap Circuits by Elenco is an award-winning toy for budding engineers eight years old and above. The SC-300 model includes over 60 parts for creating more than 300 exciting projects. With lights, sounds, motors, and more, you'll not only enjoy creating beeping games, but also learn about basic electronics as well!

Making Electronics Fun and Easy

The included instruction manual offers 305 projects ranging from a simple light switch to a noise-activated burglar alarm. We found the color-coded instruction manual clear and easy to understand, and we had no problems creating any of the projects we tried. The projects are organized by levels of difficulty, and each project teaches an objective such as "To show how electricity can only pass in one direction through an LED."

We definitely experienced a sense of satisfaction as we completed each project, and we definitely learned about electronics concepts. The manufacturer recommends the set for ages 8-108; younger engineers should be able to easily follow the diagrams for each project, but will probably require their parents to help explain how everything works. So a word of warning to parents: Brush up on your high school physics! Although the instruction offers some good information, we found that we still needed to brush up on the physics we learned years ago so we could understand concepts such as the difference between a circuit in parallel and in series.

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By A Customer
Wow! Learning Is Fun
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My 9 year old nephew opened the box and within 5 minutes had completed 2 experiments and learned the meanings of open and closed circuits and the necessity of a complete circuit. The parts snap together. The directions are clear and easily followed. The pieces all fit. So far the favorite is the flying saucer launcher. In the past, the problem with electrical projects was the difficulty of making all the connections good at the same time. This kit eliminates that issue. My nephew was excited. The whole family was impressed. Wow!

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By A Customer
Likes to tinker,
I bought this for my grandson's birthday. He is 10 years old and ADHD. When he would visit me, he always wanted to start tinkering with something, either a clock or an old radio. This gift is perfect for him, it is not in the least frustrating and the outcome is very rewarding for him. He will sit and work with the set for an hour at a time.I have recommended this set to many of my friends.

A Happy Granny in Michigan

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By Christopher P. Moran "Chris Moran" (Georgia, USA)
Fun easy safe learning,
My seven year old was very enthusiastic about snap circuits after I made the first one.
The circuits are fairly easy to make from the instructions and it quickly teaches a basic understanding of electicity.
I have not seen this toy for sale in stores.
I would highly recommend this toy for this age and above
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LEGO Duplo 5380 Building Set - 71 Pieces - Reviwes
LEGO Duplo 5380 Building Set - 71 Pieces

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Little builders with big imaginations will love diving into this tub of colorful LEGO bricks. Comes with building plate, wagon base and figure to help inspire role-play fun. New container allows for easy clean-up and efficient storage. The transparent lid lets little builders display their models. 71 pieces. Tub measures 7.56"H x 15.12"W x 7.56".

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By Fiona Bessey-Bushnell "tnsconz" (VA USA)
This bucket of Legos/Duplos is great for starting out. We have slowly added to this collection. There are just so many things you can DO with Legos! Sort by color, and shape! Oh, and take apart and build! We build not only buildings, but cars, roads, bridges, and even pretend food (we have rectangular apples in our house) and they know not to eat them! If your kids are into a lot of building, or you have more than one child,

By sucheng (Silicon Valley)
My son got this last Christmas when he was 15 months old, and loved it immediately. He didn't "build" much with it at first (I've heard from other parents that kids don't really have the hand strength and coordination at that age) but enjoyed sorting the blocks and taking apart things that I made for him. Now, at 23 months, he is more into both building things - mostly towers or "helping" me build a house- as well as taking them apart. He likes naming all the colors of the blocks, and also puts the "car" in the garage and puts "George" (our name for the little guy) to bed in his house. I expect we'll get a lot of play out of this set for some years, though we may need to buy another set or two so he can build more complex things. then you may need to get another base plate to supplement this set. To qwell the demolition side of your kids, building towers and other structures and then crashing into them with various vehicles is also big entertainment. Additionally, this really helps children with fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and even foundations for geometry concepts!
I do think this set is a little pricy on Amazon - we got ours as a gift that was purchased at Wal-Mart


By Jean M. Curtacci (Summerville, SC United States)
My three year old daughter loves these blocks. I like them because they are compatable with the Lego Quatro, which have been her favorites for the last two years. They won't build the big structures you are used to building with quatro, but they have more variety to spark the imagination. My only complaint is there doesn't seem to be enough, they could have put twice as many blocks in this bucket!



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Trouble Board Game Reviwes
Trouble Board Game

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Trouble is a board game with a simple concept: Be the first player to send your four game pieces all the way around the board, moving spaces determined by rolls of the dice. The "trouble" of the title comes when an opponent's piece lands on a space occupied by your piece, thus sending yours back to the beginning. Parents will likely remember the game from their youth, or at least remember the game's signature gimmick, the pop-o-matic dice roller. The Pop-o-matic is a dome-shaped clear plastic housing for the dice in the center of the board game that automatically tumbles the dice when pressed down and released. This feature, plus the board's plastic slots that hold the game pieces in place, make Trouble a perfect travel game--car or boat motion won't upset the game's progress. It is indeed satisfying to press, slap, or pound the pop-o-matic. It's strong enough to withstand the frustration of the losing player(s). The game's simplicity makes it easy to jump into without elaborate explanations or practice games for new players, but it's utter lack of strategy will likely limit interest to just a few rounds. --Porter B. Hall

It's the classic race-and-chase game with the PopoMatic die-rolling bubble! Pop the bubble and hop your pegs around the track. Land on an opponent's peg to bump it back home! But don't you get bumped back, or you're in Trouble! Keep poppin' and hoppin' to get all 4 of your pegs to the finish line first, and you win! Trouble includes plastic game unit with PopoMatic die roller, gameboard, 16 plastic playing pegs, and 4 rubber feet.

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By M. H. Bayliss "book queen"
I think even young children will enjoy this game. My daughter was under 4 when we started, but she loves the counting aspect of the game. It's great for number recognition skills because you make them say the number on the die outloud as they "roll." The only rule I don't like is that you need a "6" to start. Often that makes the beginning a bit slow if no one gets a 6. Once things get going, it's a lot of fun and easy to play. The thing in the middle is harder to push than it looks, so for very young children, they may not be strong enough to push it. 3-4 year olds should have no problem though and it makes a satisfying pop. A fun and easy game -- avoid if your child still puts small plastic pieces in his mouth though.


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I have a hard time finding a game my daughters will both agree on. When I found Trouble, I found relief! It's one game they agree on and the whole family can get into the action. The die helped my youngest learn to recognize her numbers. What a wonderful family game. My hat's off to you Amazon for selling this game and thank you Hasbro for making such a wonderful family game!

By CMBohn "cmb" (Orem, UT USA)
This is a fun game that's easy for little ones to play, too. It's very much like Sorry, except that instead of cards you have a dome with a die inside that you "pop" on your turn. The only problem with the game is that it isn't very sturdy. My husband compared it with the one he played as a little boy and he was disappointed. And you definitely have to keep it picked up, otherwise all the little pegs will get lost. But my kids like it and I don't mind playing it with them.

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Twister
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Over forty years old and going strong! Soon after its release in 1966, Twister was made instantly popular when Johnny Carson and Eva Gabor played it on The Tonight Show. Such a simple concept, with so much potential for hilarity. The game includes a plastic mat with red, blue, yellow, and green spots; a spinner; and instructions. To play (as if you didn’t already know…), two to four players face each other, with the plastic mat in the center. A referee spins the spinner, then calls out the body part and the color the arrow points to ("Left foot, blue," "Right hand, yellow"). All players, at the same time, follow the directions, placing the appropriate body part on a vacant circle. Players become increasingly entangled, until someone (or everyone) finally topples, and is eliminated. The last person standing—er, crouching—wins. If this doesn’t bring families and friends (and celebrities) closer together, we don’t know what does! Out-and-out fun. --Emilie Coulter

Twister is the game that ties you up in knots. Spin the dial and move a hand or foot to the colored circle on the floor mat. Can you get there' dont touch the mat with anything but a hand or foot. It is for 2 or 4 players. It includes a spinner, a mat and instructions. Instructions are available in English and Spanish.

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By Gwyneth Calvetti (West Salem, WI United States)
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My 14 year old son constantly berides us for remaining Nintendo-free. So imagine his surprise, when at his 14th birthday party his like-minded guests discovered "Twister," declaring it an "awesome" game.

We all know this goofy game, the one that "ties you up in knots." The boomer-echo kids haven't had the same experience with these silly games, and it is a real novelty to them. The funniest photos from said birthday party show these hip kids dissolving into giggles as the pile collapses on the mat.

There is even somewhat of an educational aspect to this game. To be successful, some advance planning and spatial relations skills are helpful in avoiding the inevitable collapse. This generation of kids has not always had the same level of hands-on spatial experience we enjoyed when tearing apart items from the junk heap. "Twister" is a fun way for kids to get some of this experience for themselves. As for their parents, I move MUCH more slowly with my 40-something muscles, but it's still a blast to play with the kids!

By PianoPlayer8816 (WA USA)
I have played this for years at birthday parties, but finally got one of my own last summer. So I took it to a Summer Youth Camp with me...and about 25 of us teens took turns on there. It was such a blast!
The only thing I would say is, if you have back or neck problems, you might want to skip this one. Or you could always be the spinner person. Either way, this one's tons of fun!

By Susan (Raleigh, NC United States)
Everyone is a winner playing Twister. My husband and I took this to a school for at risk kids in Peru. There is nothing like a little fun to break through cultural barriers. They rather enjoyed watching us trying to beat each other along with them. We're buying extras to send back to the school. Classic games like Twister take you right back to childhood as you watch new generations give the spinner a try.

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