Bop It

Friday, December 4, 2009

Posted by Papao at 5:15 AM

Bop It Review

5.0 from 5

Moms, dads, Santa, and anyone looking to buy a dandy-but-addictive children's gift this season should check Bop It! out. It's kind of a Simon Says game that features snarky comments from the toy, with players required to "bop it," "twist it," and "pull it" depending on the machine's infernal commands. It gets faster as the game progresses, and eventual success adds levels of difficulty. It's hard to explain, easy to learn, durable, and fun to play.

Bop It Features

All new Bop It calls out commands and you react fast
Turn on the Bop It game unit and get ready to Bop, Pull, and Twist your way to victory
Choose to play alone or invite your friends for a game of Party Bop
The better you get, the more skill levels you unlock so think fast and be the BOP IT master. There is even a new 'Yell It!' command to keep you guessing
Play alone or with a group of friends in the new 'Party Bop' mode

Bop It Overviews

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Bop it, baby! With bop it!, you never know what's coming next. Can you react to the commands quickly enough to beat your high score? Three different orders come at you fast, and there's even a new 'Yell It!' command to keep you guessing. Play the game alone or with a group of friends in the new 'Party Bop' mode!

Bop It Specifications

Fun for the whole family, Bop It is like a modern-day, handheld "Simon Says." After pulling the blue knob to activate the game, just follow the voiced directions and get ready to bop it, twist it, pull it, or shout it! But make sure you do it before the buzzer sounds! Designed for ages eight and up, the game will have you showing off your bopping talent by being the first to "stay alive."

Bop It!

Ages:

Requires:

3 "AAA" batteries (included)
Phillips screwdriver to replace batteries
No assembly required

What We Think

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The Good: Offers variety of games depending on expertise level or number of players.

The Challenging: High scores are reset when batteries are changed.

In a Nutshell: Travel-friendly, interactive hand-held game that's great for solo or group play.

Be the first to bop it and "stay alive!"
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Colorful, Interactive, and Easy to Carry
Bop It is the same size of a small, hand-held car vacuum, and is very light--weighing under a pound--making it easy to travel with. The toy is made up of four main components--a large button in the middle to bop, a blue gadget to pull, a yellow gadget to twist, and a green lever to move sideways for shouting.

Once the game is activated, simply follow the voiced directions before the buzzer sounds. As the game goes on, you will take less time with each turn to complete the actions. So be prepared to "bop it" or "pull it" quickly!

Bop It features useful rubber grips around the "twisting" and "pulling" gadgets to prevent it from slipping out of your hands. The bright, primary colors of the gadgets also add to the fun and goofiness of the game itself.

Fun, Competitive Play or Solo Mode
Bop It can be played by one person in solo mode or in a group/party setting. The toy is interactive and mentally stimulating--which keeps the game interesting and challenging for players of all ages. Bop It promotes responsive reflexes and good listening skills, along with lots of twisting, bopping family fun.

What's in the Box
Bop It, three "AAA" batteries and instructions.