Guess Who Extra
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Product Summary
Brand: Milton BradleyRelease Date: 2008-07-24
Model: 14635
Product features:
- It's the same classic game of "Guess Who" but with tons of fun extras
- This deluxe version of Guess Who has 6 different character themes and 120 new characters to play with
- An electric timer, light, and sounds also accompany the fun
- All game pieces are contained in the new compact case so kids can bring their gaming fun on the go
- Contents: Portable case, 6 character sheets, 8 guessing pegs and instructions; two 1.5V AAA or R03 batteries not included
Toys and Games Reviews of Guess Who Extra
Customer Review: Great fun for range of age groups
Summary: 5 Stars
When my son turned 5, his daycare sometimes placed him with the "before and after school" kids, all aged 6-12 years. And very soon I noticed that these visits would become the highlight of his day, largely due to the fact that the older kids had the Guess Who game and were willing to play this with him.
Now the very notion of a 12-year old and a 5-year old being able to play a board game together, should give anyone enough grounds for a 5-star rating! But I'm glad to say that there is much more to the product that deserves praises.
Here is my review based on my "what makes a good toy" rules:
A good toy...
*is safe and durable
Well, it's made of plastic. And it has a myriad of little windows, all of which come off really easily. I'm sure it's designed that way, as you can simply click the windows back in again. If it was affixed in a sturdier way, it would snap off and break. But my son couldn't put it together by himself, so I have to help every time. Note that these little windows certainly present a choking hazard for little kids. I do love the fact, however, that everything is contained in one little suitcase, including the game sheets. It's perfect to travel with, and even to pack in the bottom of a suitcase without taking up any space.
Also, after 6 months of heavy use, the sheets are showing no signs of wear. This is due to the fact they do not slide into anything, but simply lays in place under the game window.
*is fun to use
Judging by the cackles of laughter every time we play this game, it certainly is fun. This is also where the electronic version adds the fun-factor ... yes, there is nothing wrong with simply saying yes and no, but having some wacky sound effects adds to the fun, especially for the younger player.
*is interesting to the child
The included game sheets are all appealing to kids, with whimsical drawings, appliances with faces, monsters, etc.
*stimulates creativity and imagination,and requires child interaction
It is totally up to child to design a question that will eliminate some of the choices left on their side. Kids will have to draw very much on their sense of colors, number and shapes to advance in the game.
*encourages inquisitiveness and resourcefulness
The whole point of the game is to ask meaningful questions - a skill that will stand them in good stead for many school years (and life years!) to come.
*is a tool for learning
Kids have to pay attention to colors, shapes, numbers, uses, etc. I believe it develops the ability to pay attention to detail. Most of all, though, is the logical thought that is required to play this game, e.g. "If my opponent tells me the monster is orange, it is not green or blue and I can close all the windows of blue and green monsters on my side". I'm sure many algebra teachers will be happy if we can send our kids to them slightly better prepared!
*is challenging, yet not frustrating
My son has never been frustrated with this game, even when he doesn't win (and he is competitive by nature). I've noticed that he is totally consumed with the gameplay, and whoever wins in the end is almost irrelevant, as he is already teeing up the next sheet for the next round.
Two problems that I have found is that in some sheets, especially the appliances one, it can be difficult to find an unambiguous question. For example, asking "Would you find it in the kitchen", is easy when the object is a toilet, but not so easy when the object is a telephone!
The other problem is with the coloring on some sheets, specifically with red and orange. The colors are so close that it's hard to discern which one it is, especially in soft light conditions.
*invites repeated use
Well, it's 6 months later, and this toy has actually become part of the bedtime routine at least 3 times a week. To be honest, sometimes I am the one asking "Can we play Guess Who tonight ... ! Best thing ever is that this toy does not become useless when the batteries run out. It will function just perfectly with yes and no answers given verbally by the players.
Bottom line - great product, no issues that are deal-breakers. Age range is extensive, and even really young players will have fun if assisted by an older player.
Description of Guess Who Extra
It's the same classic "Guess Who" fun, but with tons of fun extras. This deluxe version of Guess Who has six total themes and more than one hundred characters to play with. An electric timer, lights and sounds also accompany the fun. All game pieces are contained in the new compact case, so kids can bring their gaming fun on the go. Requires two "LR03" batteries, not included.Board Games Toys
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