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Something like bop-it, but not bop-it

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Simd1 · 18/11/2023 10:07

DS1 is 9.5 and I'm nearly finished for him- however I think his presents are lacking some addictive, perhaps electronic type game that he can play with on Christmas morning. Last year I got him Bop-it (older version on Vinted that had more functions), which was a big hit. I don't know if I'm explaining this very well, but something that's a bit of a novelty with immediate play value, as his other presents are either a big complicated set with a lot of pieces that is too full on to be doing on Christmas day (Haynes build your own engine), or a board game or football kit, that kind of thing. He absolutely loves gadgets which is why I'm thinking something electronic. Any ideas?!

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Nochoiceleft · 18/11/2023 10:12

Is Simon too similar?

Simd1 · 18/11/2023 10:18

Simon is a great idea and I nearly bought it yesterday, but I remembered he has a small version called Memory Maze that is otherwise exactly the same concept as Simon. Thanks though!

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GameOverBoys · 18/11/2023 10:20

I’ve bought my DS of the same age a Brio pinball game. Not electronic but hopefully a similar play value.

AndSoFinally · 18/11/2023 10:33

www.studio.co.uk/shop/toys-games/toys-jigsaws-puzzles/board-game/beat-blast

This is like a dance move sword game where you have to do the correct moves to music

AndSoFinally · 18/11/2023 10:35

Don't forget lots of batteries!

frozendaisy · 18/11/2023 11:12

Simon air is great

Simd1 · 18/11/2023 11:12

Nochoiceleft · 18/11/2023 10:17

Had a quick google and there is a range of arcade stuff that looks quite fun.
https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/games-puzzles-and-books/tabletop-arcade-games/c/SM06010601

Oh gosh he would probably want every single one of these (as would his dad). I'll definitely keep these in mind!

@GameOverBoys his brother has a pinball machine already unfortunately.

@AndSoFinally I think this could be exactly what I am looking for! it looks really fun and is exercise too so ticks a few boxes. It was made by the inventer of bop it too apparently. I had not seen this toy somehow despite trawling so many websites so thanks for bringing it to my attention. Will definitely stock up on the batteries!

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Simd1 · 18/11/2023 11:27

frozendaisy · 18/11/2023 11:12

Simon air is great

Simon air also looks like exactly what I'm looking for so now I am stuck between two options, this and Beat Blast, with one of those arcade things maybe for birthday. You have all been so helpful!

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PawnsRooksKnight · 18/11/2023 12:21

We have something called a Silly Sausage which my DSs are 15, 10 and 8 all play with. Totally addictive.

popandchoc · 18/11/2023 12:25

My daughter has rubix revolution with is quite good.

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